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Recurrent migraine after propranolol

R H Robson

    British Heart Journal
    |October 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Propranolol, a medication for angina, can trigger migraine headaches in some patients. This drug-induced headache was confirmed when symptoms returned upon re-administration of propranolol.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Angina pectoris is a common cardiovascular condition.
    • Propranolol is a beta-blocker frequently prescribed for angina.
    • Migraine headaches can have various triggers.

    Observation:

    • A 70-year-old female patient with angina pectoris experienced a new onset of migrainous headaches.
    • The headaches began three days after initiating oral propranolol therapy.
    • The patient had a history of occasional migraines in her youth but had been headache-free for decades.

    Findings:

    • A likely causal link was established between propranolol use and the onset of migrainous headaches.
    • Re-administration of propranolol in the patient led to the recurrence of her headaches, confirming the drug's role.

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    Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider propranolol as a potential trigger for new-onset or recurrent migraines in patients.
    • This case highlights the importance of detailed medication history and patient-reported symptoms in diagnosing adverse drug reactions.
    • Further investigation into the mechanisms by which beta-blockers may precipitate migraines is warranted.