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Comorbidity of migraine with ADHD
Ole Bernt Fasmer1, Trond Riise, Anders Lund
1Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway. ole.fasmer@psyk.uib.no
Journal of Attention Disorders
|December 22, 2010
Summary
Migraine and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently co-occur in adults. This study found a significant association between prescriptions for antimigraine and anti-ADHD medications, suggesting comorbidity.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Migraine and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are common neurological conditions.
- Comorbidity between these disorders is suspected but not well-established through prescription data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the comorbidity of migraine and ADHD by analyzing prescription patterns of related medications.
- To assess the frequency of co-prescription for antimigraine and anti-ADHD drugs in a large population.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Norwegian prescription database for the year 2006.
- Included the entire Norwegian population (N = 4,640,219) in the analysis.
Main Results:
- 1.75% of the population received antimigraine drugs, and 0.40% received anti-ADHD drugs.
- 284 individuals were prescribed both drug types, indicating a significant positive association.
- Odds ratios for co-prescription ranged from 1.76 to 2.81 across age groups (20-50) and genders.
Conclusions:
- Prescription patterns suggest a significant comorbidity between migraine and ADHD in adult patients.
- The findings support the need for further research into the shared mechanisms and clinical implications of these co-occurring conditions.
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