title: Prophylactic pharmacotherapy of migraine. Some practical guidelines.
abstract: Despite the recent advantages in abortive treatment of migraine, a significant group of patients still needs prophylactic treatment. A general checklist for prophylactic pharmacotherapy of migraine is provided. The use of the diagnostic headache diary is emphasized. Some practical guidelines of the prophylactic treatment of migraine are listed, taking the benefit-risk ratio into account.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tfelt-Hansen
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012702:Serotonin Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D012702:Serotonin Antagonists