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Review
. 2011 May:32 Suppl 1:S111-5.
doi: 10.1007/s10072-011-0526-3.

Migraine prophylaxis: what is new and what we need?

P Barbanti  1 , C Aurilia, G Egeo, L Fofi
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Review

Migraine prophylaxis: what is new and what we need?

P Barbanti et al. Neurol Sci. 2011 May.

Abstract

A wide array of options are now available for migraine prophylaxis. Conventional treatments include beta-blockers, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, calcium antagonists and antiserotoninergic drugs. Emerging medications such as ACE inhibitors, sartans and nutritional supplements are gaining favour for migraine prophylaxis. Botulinum toxin type A is a promising therapeutic tool for chronic migraine. Tonabersat is likely to be a step forward for the treatment of migraine with aura. However, much work is needed to identify predictive clinical features of successful responsiveness and to better define the duration of prophylaxis.

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