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3D-Neuronavigation In Vivo Through a Patient's Brain During a Spontaneous Migraine Headache
Published on: June 2, 2014
Advances in topiramate as prophylactic treatment for migraine
Chuan Hu1, Yixin Zhang1, Ge Tan1
1Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Abstract:
It is well-known that topiramate as a kind of antiepileptic drug has been proved effective for migraine prevention in North America and Europe. However, topiramate is still viewed as an off-label medication for migraine treatment in China, partly because of the limited evidence in Chinese patients. We summarize the effects of topiramate on the frequency, severity, quality-of-life, and adverse event among migraine patients, including children and adolescent in this review, so as to provide reference for Chinese doctors.
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