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Migraine Disorders (Migraine) Summary

Description: A class of disabling primary headache disorders, characterized by recurrent unilateral pulsatile headaches. The two major subtypes are common migraine (without aura) and classic migraine (with aura or neurological symptoms). (International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd ed. Cephalalgia 2004: suppl 1)

Also Known As: Migraine; Migraines; Migraine Headache; Migraine Headaches; Headaches, Migraine Show All >>

Networked: 9777 relevant articles (1534 outcomes, 2294 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Migraine Disorders

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Sumatriptan (Imigran) : 244 outcomes 277 studies in 927 results : FDA 32 Generic
  2. topiramate (Topamax) : 114 outcomes 136 studies in 428 results : FDA 28 Generic
  3. Tryptamines (Triptans) : 107 outcomes 109 studies in 725 results : IBA
  4. Serotonin (5 Hydroxytryptamine) : 57 outcomes 58 studies in 593 results : IBA
  5. Valproic Acid (Valproate, Semisodium) : 55 outcomes 60 studies in 275 results : FDA 51 Generic
  6. zolmitriptan (Zomig) : 53 outcomes 82 studies in 191 results : FDA 3
  7. rizatriptan (Maxalt) : 50 outcomes 89 studies in 200 results : FDA 6
  8. Propranolol (Inderal) : 45 outcomes 57 studies in 239 results : FDA 158 Generic
  9. almotriptan (Axert) : 44 outcomes 72 studies in 138 results : FDA 2
  10. Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Receptors (Calcitonin-Gene Related Peptide Receptor) : 41 outcomes 29 studies in 176 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Migraine Disorders

  1. Headache (Headaches)
  2. Pain (Aches)
  3. Migraine Disorders (Migraine)
  4. Epilepsy (Aura)
  5. Tension-Type Headache (Tension Headache)
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Key Therapies for Migraine Disorders

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  1. Psychology Biofeedback (Biofeedback) : 34 outcomes 23 studies in 142 results
  2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) : 18 outcomes 18 studies in 187 results
  3. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 14 outcomes 10 studies in 105 results
  4. Injections : 13 outcomes 26 studies in 88 results
  5. Acupuncture Points (Acupuncture Point) : 9 outcomes 13 studies in 36 results
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