Efficacy of levetiracetam for migraine prophylaxis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2020.08.020
Abstract: BACKGROUND Migraine is characterized by moderate to severe recurrent headache lasting for 4-72 h. Cortical hyperexcitability may play a crucial role in migraine onset. Therefore, antiepileptic drugs, such as levetiracetam, may be beneficial. METHODS We performed… read more here.
Keywords: migraine; headache frequency; headache; migraine prophylaxis ... See more keywords
Atogepant: an emerging treatment for migraine.
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DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2022.2057221
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Until recently, only non-specific and not always well-tolerated medications were available for migraine prophylaxis. Currently, specific drugs such as calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibodies and second-generation gepants are marketed for migraine treatment. Atogepant,… read more here.
Keywords: episodic migraine; migraine prophylaxis; atogepant; migraine ... See more keywords
Recently approved and emerging drug options for migraine prophylaxis
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DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2022.2102420
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Migraine occupies the first position regarding the disability caused in female working population (15–49 years). Research in the field of prophylaxis in this pathology has made enormous strides in recent years. Areas covered… read more here.
Keywords: drug options; recently approved; migraine prophylaxis; approved emerging ... See more keywords
Erenumab for episodic migraine prophylaxis
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DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2019.1565996
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: This paper reviews placebo-controlled randomized double-blind studies with erenumab for the prevention of migraine. Erenumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody (mAb), which specifically blocks the calcitonin gene-related peptide (GGRP) receptor. Areas covered:… read more here.
Keywords: episodic migraine; migraine; erenumab episodic; migraine prophylaxis ... See more keywords
Cinnarizine as an alternative recommendation for migraine prophylaxis: a narrative review
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DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2020.1787834
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Despite the available prophylactic and acute drugs for migraine management, this disabling disorder remains undertreated especially among pediatrics. In this review, the authors aim at assessing the preventive role cinnarizine plays in treating… read more here.
Keywords: migraine; migraine prophylaxis; cinnarizine; review ... See more keywords
A Randomized Clinical Trial on Acupuncture Versus Best Medical Therapy in Episodic Migraine Prophylaxis: The ACUMIGRAN Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.570335
Abstract: Introduction: A large corpus of evidence has reported encouraging results for acupuncture as a prophylaxis therapy for migraine. However, trials that investigated the efficacy of acupuncture in comparison with pharmacological treatment in episodic migraine showed… read more here.
Keywords: migraine; migraine prophylaxis; acupuncture; treatment ... See more keywords
Modifiable factors for migraine prophylaxis: A mendelian randomization analysis
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1010996
Abstract: Objective: To examine the causal effect of potentially modifiable risk factors contributing to migraine pathogenesis. Methods: We performed Mendelian randomization analyses and acquired data from United Kingdom Biobank, FinnGen Biobank, and the MRC IEU OpenGWAS… read more here.
Keywords: mendelian randomization; modifiable factors; factors migraine; migraine prophylaxis ... See more keywords