Pharmacological and behavioral treatment of pediatric migraine and tension-type headache

Ital J Neurol Sci. 1998 Apr;19(2):59-64. doi: 10.1007/BF02427557.

Abstract

The problem concerning the treatment of pediatric headache has been the object of several recent reports. Some of the same medications used to treat adult headache problems are also utilized with children but usually at smaller dosages and in different combinations. The recent application of behavioral approaches, in particular biofeedback, for treatment of children's headaches has been an effective alternative to drugs without the problematic and dangerous side effects of pharmacological treatments. The purpose of this review is to give some indications about the most common pharmacological therapies for migraine and tension-type headache in children, and also to discuss the use of behavioral therapies, in particular biofeedback, as excellent alternatives to drugs.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use*
  • Behavior Therapy*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Migraine Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Migraine Disorders / prevention & control
  • Migraine Disorders / psychology
  • Tension-Type Headache / drug therapy*
  • Tension-Type Headache / prevention & control
  • Tension-Type Headache / psychology

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal