Botulinum toxin for the treatment of chronic migraine: the placebo effect

Headache. 2011 Jun;51(6):980-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2011.01915.x.

Abstract

Botulinum toxin A used to treat headache evokes prominent placebo effects and it is likely that these effects are solely responsible for its apparent effectiveness.

MeSH terms

  • Botulinum Toxins / administration & dosage
  • Botulinum Toxins / therapeutic use*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Migraine Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Neuromuscular Agents / administration & dosage
  • Neuromuscular Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Placebo Effect

Substances

  • Neuromuscular Agents
  • Botulinum Toxins