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[Beta-blockers and migraine].

H Massiou1, M G Bousser

  • 1Service de Neurologie, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Paris, France.

Pathologie-Biologie
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
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Certain beta-blocking agents, like propranolol, are effective for long-term migraine prevention. Drugs without intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (ISA) show the most promise for migraine prophylaxis.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Migraine is a common neurological disorder.
  • Prophylactic treatments are essential for managing chronic migraine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the efficacy of beta-blocking agents in migraine prophylaxis.
  • To identify characteristics of beta-blockers associated with migraine prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of controlled trials on beta-blockers for migraine.
  • Analysis of drug properties, specifically intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (ISA).

Main Results:

  • Five beta-blockers (propranolol, metoprolol, timolol, atenolol, nadolol) are effective for long-term migraine prophylaxis.
  • Propranolol demonstrated high efficacy across multiple trials.

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  • Effectiveness is negatively correlated with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (ISA); drugs without ISA are more effective.

    • Conclusions:

    • Beta-blockers without ISA are effective for migraine prophylaxis.
    • The mechanism may involve reducing brain catecholaminergic hyperactivity.