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Migraine-preventive medications: ensuring their appropriate use
1Diamond Headache Clinic Inpatient Unit, Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL 60657, USA. rwenz@hotmail.com
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : Japha
|October 2, 2008
Summary
Migraine is a disabling neurologic condition often undertreated, with preventive medications underused. Pharmacists can significantly improve patient care by identifying needs and educating on migraine prevention and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Migraine is a prevalent, chronic neurologic disorder causing significant disability and reduced quality of life.
- Despite its impact, migraine is frequently underrecognized, misdiagnosed, and inadequately treated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the burden of migraine.
- To underscore the underutilization of migraine-preventive medications.
- To define the role of pharmacists in migraine prevention and management.
Main Methods:
- Literature searches of PubMed and Medline were performed.
- Searches focused on the need for migraine prevention, current treatments, and pharmacist roles.
- Included recent articles (6 years) and historical context.
Main Results:
- Migraine preventive medications are significantly underused, contributing to preventable patient disability.
- Community pharmacists can identify patients needing care, refer them to providers, and counsel on treatments.
- Pharmacists are crucial in educating patients about the benefits and use of preventive migraine therapies.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to enhance migraine management, especially concerning preventive medications.
- Patient education on migraine prevention and treatment by pharmacists can improve outcomes.
- Pharmacist involvement can measurably improve the quality of life for migraine sufferers.
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