Neurológia pre prax 5/2020

The most common errors in current migraine prophylaxis: case reports

Prophylactic treatment is administered in order to reduce the frequency, duration, and severity of migraine attacks. The treatment is typically initiated with antiepileptic drugs or beta blockers; it is further based on the presence of other conditions, for example psychiatric ones, risks of adverse effects, and contraindications, if any. The article uses case reports to discuss the most common errors in choosing a prophylactic agent with respect to comorbidities, the timing and duration of the treatment.

Keywords: migraine, prophylaxis, topiramate, beta blockers, antidepressants