Headache and Migraine

Survey results addressed connections between migraine and mental health, stigma, and treatment preferences.

Understanding headaches and their various treatment options can help pharmacists counsel patients at the counter.

Current migraine care recommendations do not reflect recent advances in the scientific understanding of migraine disease.

Pharmacists can be a helpful resource in counseling patients about the acute treatment of migraine. Patients often have questions about the best options for treating a migraine attack.

Migraines can be disabling for those affected, but various pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies are available.

A recent study examined whether individuals with migraine are at increased risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Migraine sufferers reported worsened symptoms during social distancing, which may be attributed to reduced sleep quality and physical activity.

Migraines are the leading cause of days lost due to disability, yet many individuals with migraines do not seek care.

The development of a new combination drug can be a more potent and safe therapy for migraine prophylaxis.

A study presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 73rd Annual Meeting aimed to identify predictors of acute treatment optimization in individuals with migraine

Real-world data comparing erenumab with oral preventive medications was presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 73rd Annual Meeting.

A study presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 73rd Annual Meeting explored the fundamental barriers to good medical outcomes in migraine.

A 25-year study examines triptan use as an acute treatment strategy for migraines in a Danish population.

Experts discussed clinical questions regarding migraine treatments and COVID-19 vaccines.

Investigators offer a review of the most recent literature depicting the relationship between estrogen and the incidence of migraine headache.

If approved, atogepant will be the first oral CGRP receptor specifically developed for the preventive treatment of migraine.

A recent analysis evaluated the role of dietary magnesium consumption for migraine.

Research presented during the APhA 2021 Annual Meeting and Exposition examined the clinical use of ketamine as an abortive therapy for migraines and primary headaches.

The study findings will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 73rd Annual Meeting.

Migraine is frequently comorbid with asthma. A new analysis examines whether there is a direct relationship between the 2 diseases.

In a systematic review, investigators aim to understand the mechanisms for comorbid bipolar disorder and migraine, as well as therapeutic targets.

In addition to reducing the frequency of migraine days, galcanezumab may also potentially decrease disabling non-pain symptoms of migraine on days when migraine is present.

The relatively new biologic therapies for migraine demonstrated low immunogenicity rates and rare adverse events.

Pharmacists are well positioned to support the care of patients with migraines and offer advice on treatments.

Patients reported more frequent and severe migraines, along with overuse of analgesics.

A study observed gaps in migraine knowledge in women’s health care providers. Pharmacists can play a role in provider education on prophylaxis and treatment.

Investigators observed that about half of patients treated with rimegepant showed a 50% or greater reduction in how many moderate-to-severe migraine days they experienced per month.

Pharmacists can provide education on migraine prophylaxis for better outcomes.

Researchers examined the 3 debated strategies for treating medication overuse headache.

A poster presented at the ASHP 2020 Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition indicated opportunities for community pharmacists to improve outcomes for patients with migraines.