Botulinum toxin: A lift for chronic migraines. Issue 6 (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sanassi, Lorraine A.
• Is Part Of: JAAPA. Volume 29:Issue 6(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: chronic migraine -- botulinum toxin -- headache -- onabotulinumtoxin A -- injection -- ptosis; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians' assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physician Assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine; Physicians' assistants; Periodicals; 610.7372069
• DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000483100.19759.ed
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0893-7400

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Chronic migraines are a common condition among patients seen in primary care and management often is a challenge. Despite existing therapies to help manage this condition, many patients continue to experience undue stress and diminished quality of life secondary to pain. This article briefly reviews treatments for migraine and introduces the role of onabotulinumtoxin A (Botox A) in improving the management of chronic migraines.