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Preventive pharmacotherapy in migraine.

¹John R. Graham Headache Center, Department of Neurology, Brigham & Women's/ Faulkner Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.

|November 23, 2013

Summary

Migraine prevention is underused but crucial for managing this debilitating condition. This review guides providers in selecting, initiating, and adjusting preventive treatments for better patient outcomes.

Keywords:

methysergide migraine migraine therapy pharmacotherapy prevention therapeutic alliance

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Neurology
Headache Medicine

Background:

Migraine is a common, chronic, and debilitating condition.
Migraine prevention is underutilized in patient management.
The development of methysergide marked a shift in understanding migraine as a medical condition.

Purpose of the Study:

To guide healthcare providers in selecting appropriate patients for migraine prevention.
To provide a framework for initiating, monitoring, and adjusting preventive treatments.
To enhance provider confidence and familiarity with migraine preventive therapies.

Main Methods:

Review of current understanding of migraine prevention.
Discussion of medication options for migraine prophylaxis.
Guidance on patient selection and treatment adjustment.

Main Results:

Effective migraine prevention can significantly reduce headache-related disability.
A strong therapeutic alliance is key to optimal treatment success.
Educational initiatives are needed to improve treatment utilization.

Conclusions:

Migraine prevention is instrumental in effective patient management.
Improved provider education and patient engagement can enhance treatment outcomes.
Addressing migraine as a legitimate medical condition is essential.