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amitriptyline and Common Migraine

amitriptyline has been researched along with Common Migraine in 4 studies

Amitriptyline: Tricyclic antidepressant with anticholinergic and sedative properties. It appears to prevent the re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at nerve terminals, thus potentiating the action of these neurotransmitters. Amitriptyline also appears to antagonize cholinergic and alpha-1 adrenergic responses to bioactive amines.
amitriptyline : An organic tricyclic compound that is 10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d][7]annulene substituted by a 3-(dimethylamino)propylidene group at position 5.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"However, migraine remains underdiagnosed, and patients with migraine remain undertreated."2.44Diagnosing and managing migraine headache. ( Mueller, LL, 2007)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's3 (75.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Molyneux, PD1
Jordan, K1
Maggioni, F1
Ruffatti, S1
Dainese, F1
Mainardi, F1
Zanchin, G1
Matta, AP1
Ribas, MC1
Moreira Filho, PF1
Mueller, LL1

Reviews

1 review available for amitriptyline and Common Migraine

ArticleYear
Diagnosing and managing migraine headache.
    The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 2007, Volume: 107, Issue:10 Suppl 6

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Caffeine; Food; Humans; Migraine Disorders; Migraine withou

2007

Trials

1 trial available for amitriptyline and Common Migraine

ArticleYear
Weight variations in the prophylactic therapy of primary headaches: 6-month follow-up.
    The journal of headache and pain, 2005, Volume: 6, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Amines; Amitriptyline; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anticonvulsants

2005

Other Studies

2 other studies available for amitriptyline and Common Migraine

ArticleYear
Migraine, an open and shut case?
    Practical neurology, 2010, Volume: 10, Issue:3

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Glaucoma, Angle-Cl

2010
Postmeningitis headache: case report.
    Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria, 2007, Volume: 65, Issue:2B

    Topics: Adolescent; Amitriptyline; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Atenolol; Female; Humans; Meningitis, Meningoco

2007