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Published on: June 2, 2014
Migraine prophylaxis: what is new and what we need?
P Barbanti1, C Aurilia, G Egeo
1Department of Neurological, Motor and Sensorial Sciences, Headache and Pain Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Pisana, via della Pisana 235, 00163 Rome, Italy. piero.barbanti@sanraffaele.it
Abstract:
A wide array of options are now available for migraine prophylaxis. Conventional treatments include beta-blockers, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, calcium antagonists and antiserotoninergic drugs. Emerging medications such as ACE inhibitors, sartans and nutritional supplements are gaining favour for migraine prophylaxis. Botulinum toxin type A is a promising therapeutic tool for chronic migraine. Tonabersat is likely to be a step forward for the treatment of migraine with aura. However, much work is needed to identify predictive clinical features of successful responsiveness and to better define the duration of prophylaxis.
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