Becker's Healthcare September 23, 2024
A new study suggests that some recently marketed migraine medications may not be more effective than standard painkillers for treating acute migraine episodes.
The study analyzed 137 trials with 89,445 adults, testing 17 different migraine drugs. Researchers then compared how well these treatments relieved pain within two hours and sustained relief for up to 24 hours, according to the analysis published Sept. 18 in The BJM.
The results showed that traditional...