DHE retard for prophylactic therapy of migraine: efficacy and tolerability

Cephalalgia. 1983 Aug:3 Suppl 1:179-84. doi: 10.1177/03331024830030S131.

Abstract

The authors evaluated the efficacy of a DHE methanesulphonate for migraine attacks and its tolerability on liver, gallbladder and cardiovascular system functions. Twenty-eight patients affected by migraine were studied. They were withdrawn from preventive therapy for at least one month and treated for three months. The drug showed a good efficacy with a statistical significant reduction of severity and duration of attacks. No variation of the biochemical and morphological parameters of liver, gallbladder and cardiovascular function were found throughout the treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Dihydroergotamine / analogs & derivatives*
  • Dihydroergotamine / pharmacology
  • Dihydroergotamine / therapeutic use
  • Drug Tolerance
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Migraine Disorders / drug therapy
  • Migraine Disorders / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Dihydroergotamine