Management of Migraine: An Overview
Journal Title: Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Migraine headache is an episodic headache disorder. Most people who suffer from migraines get headaches that can be quite severe. The pain usually begins in the morning, on one side of the head. The word migraine is derived from a Greek word that means “half-head”. Less frequently, the entire head is swallowed up by pain. It is a common condition with a prevalence of 17.6% in females and 5.7% in males. About three out of four people who have migraines are women. Migraines are most common in women between the ages of 20 and 45. At this time of life women often have more job, family, and social duties. Migraines can significantly hinder one’s work performance. Medications from several different drug classes may be useful prophylactic agents.
Authors and Affiliations
Gaurav Singh*| Department of Pharmacology, Himalayan Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Rajawala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India-248007., Prof. Satyanand Tyagi| President & Founder, Tyagi Pharmacy Association (TPA) & Scientific Writer (Pharmacy), Chattarpur, New Delhi, India-110074.
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