Semin Neurol 2022; 42(05): 558-570
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1758781
Review Article

Prevention of Migraine

1   Department of Neurology and Headache, Advocate Aurora HealthCare, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
,
Jennifer Buczyner
2   Department of Neurology, First Choice Neurology, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
,
Cristina Cabret Aymat
3   Department of Neurology and Headache, Ochsner Health Center – Covington, Covington, Louisiana
,
Ariel Le
2   Department of Neurology, First Choice Neurology, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
› Author Affiliations

Abstract

Migraine, a primary headache disorder is a chronic and complex neurological disease that affects millions of people worldwide, impacting their quality of life. It is one of the most common reasons why individuals seek the advice of their physician, and is one of the most common referrals seen in the offices of general neurologists and headache specialists. In the past decade, there has been robust research on not only the pathophysiology of migraine but in the efforts to treat and, importantly, prevent. The introduction of calcitonin gene related peptide antagonists (CGRP-A) have opened new doors for preventive treatment options. OnabotulinumtoxinA (BoNTA) has remained a staple in the treatment of chronic migraine with data emerging with combination therapy. Neurostimulation has offered additional nonpharmacologic approaches to migraine treatment. In addition to lifestyle and behavioral modifications, these have changed the landscape of migraine prevention.



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13 December 2022

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