Headache
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Comparative Study
Naratriptan in the preventive treatment of refractory chronic migraine: a review of 27 cases.
To review the efficacy of naratriptan as preventive treatment in 27 patients with chronic migraine refractory to other commonly used preventive therapies. ⋯ Naratriptan may have a role in the preventive treatment of intractable chronic migraine. Prospective, controlled studies should be considered.
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To determine the sensitivity and specificity of a brief headache screening paradigm for primary care clinicians. ⋯ The frequency of severe (disabling) and mild headaches and use of symptomatic medications, rapidly and sensitively screens for migraine, daily headache syndromes, and medication overuse. The use of this paradigm in primary care settings may improve the recognition of these important headache syndromes.