Long-Term Use and Safety of Migraine Preventive Medications

Juliana VanderPluym; Randolph W. Evans; Amaal J. Starling

doi:10.1111/head.12891

Long-Term Use and Safety of Migraine Preventive Medications

Juliana VanderPluym, Randolph W. Evans, Amaal J. Starling

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Abstract

Migraine preventive medications are used to reduce the frequency, severity, and disability of migraine attacks. Once migraine preventive therapy is initiated, the question of how long to maintain this therapy arises. This article will explore the literature pertaining to the long-term use of migraine preventive medications, including length of treatment and safety with long-term exposure.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1335-1343
Number of pages	9
Journal	Headache
Volume	56
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/head.12891
State	Published - 2016

Keywords

anticonvulsants
antidepressants
beta blockers
headache
migraine
preventive therapy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Neurology
Clinical Neurology

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