Significance of migrainous features in cluster headache: divalproex responsiveness.
Two patients with cluster headache and prominent migrainous features are described and a shared migraine and cluster headache pathophysiology is discussed. Both patients failed routine cluster headache pharmacotherapy, one failed multiple operative interventions; however, both remitted on divalproex. It is suggested that migrainous features be assessed in cluster headache and divalproex initiated before pursuing invasive procedures.
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Neurologic Center of South Florida, Miami, FL 33176, USA.
D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003027:Cluster Headache / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D014635:Valproic Acid