Beta-Blockers for Migraine Prevention: a Review Article
- 23 March 2019
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Nature in Current Treatment Options in Neurology
- Vol. 21 (4) , 20
Abstract
This review seeks to establish the role of beta-blockers (B-adrenergic receptor antagonists) in the pathophysiology of migraine prophylaxis, compare the efficacy of this group of medications with other common prophylactic agents, and also explore the relative benefits of using individual beta-blockers compared with others.Keywords
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