A recent study led by the University of Oxford found that a group of drugs called triptans are the most effective medicine for adults who experience acute migraines. The study was recently ...

Amitriptyline has long been used for migraine prevention. Discover how this antidepressant works, its side effects, and why it's still being prescribed.

Drugs currently used for treating chronic tension-type headache only reduce headache frequency by about a third and are associated with side effects. Topiramate, an antiepileptic drug with ...

“With many current drugs to prevent migraine, it takes time to find the right dosage for the individual and it can take weeks ...

Atogepant, a recently approved drug for migraine, may start working as soon as day 1 of treatment, according to a recent study published in Neurology. "With many current drugs to prevent migraine, it ...

Chronic migraine becomes “refractory” when preventive treatments don’t work to reduce the frequency of episodes. Treatment may include complementary therapies like neuromodulation.

Barbara has a migraine about four times a month and it leaves her completely bedbound A treatment for migraine attacks which dissolves under the tongue will soon be available on the NHS in what ...

Headaches can be complicated. Different kinds can have their own set of symptoms, causes, and need different treatments. Where your head hurts isn't a foolproof way to diagnose, but the location ...

Researchers conducted a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis of 64 randomized controlled trials from MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science databases from inception to February 9, 2024.

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The drug would only be available in secondary care settings at first, rather than from GPs The first oral treatment for preventing both chronic and episodic migraines could soon be available on ...