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Migraine treatment “tweak” could reduce office visits
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/10355/5438
| Title: | Migraine treatment “tweak” could reduce office visits |
| Author: | Wells, Jack; Stevermer, James J.; Ewigman, Bernard |
| Keywords: |
acute migraine
dexamethasone medication overuse |
| Date: | 2009-07 |
| Publisher: | Family Physicians Inquiries Network |
| Citation: | Journal of Family Practice, 58(7) 2009: 362+. |
| Abstract: | Add dexamethasone to the standard treatment of moderate to severe migraine headache; a single dose (8-24 mg) may prevent short-term recurrence, resulting in less need for medication and fewer repeat visits to the office or emergency department. Strength of recommendation: A: A meta-analysis. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10355/5438 |
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