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fenfluramine and Migraine Disorders

fenfluramine has been researched along with Migraine Disorders in 5 studies

Fenfluramine: A centrally active drug that apparently both blocks serotonin uptake and provokes transport-mediated serotonin release.
fenfluramine : A secondary amino compound that is 1-phenyl-propan-2-amine in which one of the meta-hydrogens is substituted by trifluoromethyl, and one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is substituted by an ethyl group. It binds to the serotonin reuptake pump, causing inhbition of serotonin uptake and release of serotonin. The resulting increased levels of serotonin lead to greater serotonin receptor activation which in turn lead to enhancement of serotoninergic transmission in the centres of feeding behavior located in the hypothalamus. This suppresses the appetite for carbohydrates. Fenfluramine was used as the hydrochloride for treatment of diabetes and obesity. It was withdrawn worldwide after reports of heart valve disease and pulmonary hypertension.

Migraine Disorders: A class of disabling primary headache disorders, characterized by recurrent unilateral pulsatile headaches. The two major subtypes are common migraine (without aura) and classic migraine (with aura or neurological symptoms). (International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd ed. Cephalalgia 2004: suppl 1)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"It is concluded that retinal migraines occurring during oral contraceptive treatment must be considered as a warning sign, that may precede the onset of serious and irreversible disorders."1.25[Retinal artery complications caused by oral contraceptives]. ( Jamotton, L; Michiels, J, 1972)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (60.00)18.7374
1990's1 (20.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bhattacharyya, S1
Schapira, AH1
Mikhailidis, DP1
Davar, J1
Mira, E1
Piacentino, G1
Lanzi, G2
Balottin, U2
Fazzi, E1
Arisi, D1
Frigo, GM1
Salmon, S1
Curradi, C1
Del Bene, E1
Sicuteri, F1
Jamotton, L1
Michiels, J1

Reviews

1 review available for fenfluramine and Migraine Disorders

ArticleYear
Drug-induced fibrotic valvular heart disease.
    Lancet (London, England), 2009, Aug-15, Volume: 374, Issue:9689

    Topics: Antiparkinson Agents; Appetite Depressants; Cabergoline; Dexfenfluramine; Dopamine Agonists; Drug Mo

2009

Other Studies

4 other studies available for fenfluramine and Migraine Disorders

ArticleYear
Benign paroxysmal vertigo in childhood: a migraine equivalent.
    ORL; journal for oto-rhino-laryngology and its related specialties, 1984, Volume: 46, Issue:2

    Topics: Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Fenfluramine; Histamine; Humans; Male; Migraine Disorders; Nitrogly

1984
Iris adrenergic sensitivity and migraine in pediatric patients.
    Headache, 1983, Volume: 23, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Child; Child, Preschool; Fenfluramine; Humans; Iris; Migraine Disorders; Phenylephrine;

1983
The possible role of tryptophan in migraine.
    Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 1996, Volume: 398

    Topics: Adult; Blood Platelets; Female; Fenfluramine; Humans; Male; Migraine Disorders; Regression Analysis;

1996
[Retinal artery complications caused by oral contraceptives].
    Bulletin de la Societe belge d'ophtalmologie, 1972, Volume: 161

    Topics: Adult; Ethinyl Estradiol; Eye; Female; Fenfluramine; Humans; Lynestrenol; Migraine Disorders; Norges

1972