Analgesics
- 1 January 2001
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Current Medical Research and Opinion
- Vol. 17 (sup1) , s13-16
- https://doi.org/10.1185/0300799039117014
Abstract
SUMMARYAnalgesics such as acetaminophen (paracetamol), acetylsalicyclic acid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are effective in the treatment of migraine attacks. Comparative studies indicate that their efficacy is similar or slightly inferior to sumatriptan, a specific antimigraine drug. Few data on the efficacy of opioid drugs in the treatment of migraine are available. They seem to be effective but carry the risk of dependency and may cause drug-induced headache.Keywords
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