New drugs with improved efficacy and reduced side effects are needed for effective treatment and prevention of migraine. This article describes the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying ...

Dr Shobha concluded, "A deeper understanding of migraine mechanisms has led to the development of targeted therapies, Triptans, serotonin receptor agonists, ditans, gepants, CGRP receptor ...

University of Kansas study finds BPA in plastic containers may trigger migraines. Learn how this common chemical affects your ...

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Neuromodulation devices such as Nerivio use electrical or magnetic currents to interrupt the migraine mechanism without drugs. FDA-approved devices for migraine include: Nerivio is indicated for ...

Topamax (topiramate) is a prescription drug that treats epilepsy and helps prevent migraine episodes. Its mechanism of action is blocking nerve signals in your brain. The effectiveness of this ...

Cortical spreading depression is now widely accepted as the underlying mechanism of migraine aura, and disruption of this wave of neural excitation and inhibition could prevent aura and headache.

Lasmiditan is a promising treatment for menstrual migraine, offering sustained pain relief comparable to or exceeding that of triptans. However, further research is needed to fully assess its safety ...

However, thecarbonic anhydrase inhibition is likely the mechanism of action that reduces the propagation of migraine, said Kelley. “The drug stops the migraine at the source even before it ...

On the basis of the assumption that vasodilatation of intracranial blood vessels is part of the pathologic mechanism underlying migraine headaches, many current antimigraine treatments include ...