Migraine in special populations. Treatment strategies for children and adolescents, pregnant women, and the elderly.
Although migraine is a common occurrence in children and adolescents, its diagnosis and treatment present unique challenges. Migraine management in pregnant women and the elderly can also be difficult and requires selection of appropriate and safe medications for patients in these special circumstances. In this article, Drs Gladstone, Eross, and Dodick provide pearls for both abortive and prophylactic treatments for migraine in these populations.
Gladstone
Jonathan P
JP
Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA. gladstone.jonathan@mayo.edu
Eross
Eric J
EJ
Dodick
David W
DW
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000932:Antiemetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000175:diagnosis; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D018579:Patient Selection; D011247:Pregnancy; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D012449:Safety; D017366:Serotonin Receptor Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000700:Analgesics; D000932:Antiemetics; D017366:Serotonin Receptor Agonists