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Werner J Becker1, Marek Gawel, Gordon Mackie

  • 1Division of Neurology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.

The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. Le Journal Canadien Des Sciences Neurologiques
|December 8, 2007
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Canadian migraine patients face challenges with treatment access and underutilization of therapies. Improving migraine care requires better education, medication overuse management, and multidisciplinary approaches.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pharmacology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Migraine significantly impacts Canadians, leading to disability and frustration with current healthcare.
  • Underutilization of migraine-specific medications and preventative treatments is common.
  • Symptomatic medication overuse presents a substantial challenge in migraine management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and discuss various aspects of migraine treatment in Canada.
  • To identify gaps and propose solutions for improving migraine care.
  • To address challenges in symptomatic therapy, prophylaxis, and medication overuse.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and expert discussion on current migraine treatment strategies.
  • Analysis of treatment gaps, including underutilization of medications and behavioral interventions.

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  • Examination of medication overuse issues and potential management paradigms.

    • Main Results:

    • Migraine-specific medications and available preventative drugs are underutilized.
    • Non-pharmacological interventions show promise but lack widespread availability and research.
    • Symptomatic medication overuse is a significant problem requiring better treatment programs.

    Conclusions:

    • Improved public, patient, and health professional education is crucial.
    • Development of defined treatment paradigms for medication overuse is needed.
    • Multidisciplinary team approaches, similar to other chronic disorders, could optimize care for severe migraine.