«This report focusing on
acute migraine treatment reflects the changing nature of guidelines toward evidence - based treatment rather than expert opinion,» said Dr. Marmura.
The authors, who are members of the Guidelines Section of AHS, updated
the acute migraine treatment guidelines published in 2000 by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the AHS.
Not exact matches
«Several large, randomized
acute pharmacological
migraine treatment trials have been conducted since release of the 2000 AAN / AHS guidelines, so it was important that we update our guidelines to reflect the latest evidence.»
«This review focuses on the
treatment of
acute migraine attacks, rather than long - term outcomes,» Dr. Marmura noted.
CGRP receptor antagonists have already been developed for the
treatment of
acute migraine and prevention.
For
treatment of
acute migraine headaches, ginger was found to be effective when combined with feverfew and administered under the tongue.
These preventative
treatments are distinctly different from the therapies that should be used during an
acute migraine attack.
It isn't an
acute treatment for symptom relief, but the studies indicate that those who have optimal levels of cellular magnesium have fewer instances of headaches and
migraines.