New Review Evaluates Non-Oral Medications to Treat Acute Migraine

Many non-oral agents, such as NSAIDS, opioids, and triptans, appear to be effective at treating acute migraine headache when compared with placebo for patients seeking treatment at the emergency department, a new research review from AHRQ finds. However, evidence is insufficient to show that any one treatment is better than another. The review compares the effectiveness of non-oral medications versus standard care, placebo, or other treatments. Nine different classes of drugs are reviewed: antiemetics (metoclopramide), neuroleptics, ergotamines, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, corticosteroids, triptans, magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), and antihistamines. Select to read the findings in the full research review, Acute Migraine Treatment in Emergency Setting.

Acute Migraine Treatment in Emergency Settings - Research Review - Final | AHRQ Effective Health Care Program