Preventive migraine treatment with eptinezumab reduced acute headache medication and headache frequency to below diagnostic thresholds in patients with chronic migraine and medication-overuse headache.

Author: BrevigThomas, CadyRoger, CowanRobert P, DiamondMerle L, DienerHans-Christoph, HirmanJoe, MarmuraMichael J, MehtaLahar, StarlingAmaal J, TepperStewart J

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This post hoc analysis in patients medically diagnosed with chronic migraine (CM) and medication-overuse headache (MOH) evaluated reductions in the use of acute headache medication (AHM) and sustained changes in the diagnostic status of CM and MOH following eptinezumab treatment in the PROMISE-2 stu...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9291601/

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Eptinezumab: A New Hope for Chronic Migraine

This research explores the world of [neurology], specifically focusing on the treatment of chronic migraine, a debilitating condition that affects millions worldwide. The study examines the effectiveness of eptinezumab, a monoclonal antibody that targets the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) pathway, in reducing acute headache medication use and headache frequency in patients with chronic migraine and medication-overuse headache. It's like exploring a new frontier in migraine treatment, seeking to discover effective and lasting solutions.

The authors conducted a [post hoc analysis] of data from the PROMISE-2 study, evaluating the impact of eptinezumab treatment on acute headache medication use and headache frequency in patients with chronic migraine and medication-overuse headache. This study is like examining a detailed map of a previously uncharted territory, seeking to understand the effects of a new medication on a chronic condition.

The study found that eptinezumab treatment significantly reduced acute headache medication use and headache frequency in patients with chronic migraine and medication-overuse headache, leading to sustained changes in the diagnostic status of these conditions. It's like discovering a hidden oasis of relief in the desert of chronic migraine, offering a path to a more manageable and less debilitating experience.

A Promising New Treatment for Chronic Migraine

This research suggests that eptinezumab can be an effective treatment for chronic migraine and medication-overuse headache, potentially leading to significant reductions in headache frequency and medication use. It's like finding a new and effective irrigation system in the desert of chronic migraine, providing a sustainable source of relief and improved quality of life for those affected.

Navigating the Desert of Chronic Migraine

This study highlights the importance of ongoing research and innovation in finding effective treatments for chronic migraine. It's like searching for a new and more reliable path through the desert of chronic migraine, seeking to find solutions that provide lasting relief and improved quality of life.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This research offers a glimmer of hope for those suffering from chronic migraine and medication-overuse headache, suggesting that eptinezumab may be a promising new treatment option. It's like finding a hidden oasis of relief in the desert of chronic migraine, providing a path to a more manageable and less debilitating experience.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2022-02-14
  2. Date Revised 2022-07-21
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

34551130

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC9291601

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