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ibuprofen and Migraine Disorders

ibuprofen has been researched along with Migraine Disorders in 71 studies

Midol: combination of cinnamedrine, phenacetin, aspirin & caffeine

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
" Additional studies are needed to assess the relationship between caffeine dosing and clinical benefits in patients with TTH and migraine."6.55Caffeine in the management of patients with headache. ( Diener, HC; Garas, SY; Lipton, RB; Patel, K; Robbins, MS, 2017)
"Sodium valproate and ibuprofen are drugs with known efficacy in the treatment of headache associated with acute migraine attacks."5.51Intravenous ibuprofen versus sodium valproate in acute migraine attacks in the emergency department: A randomized clinical trial. ( Akbas, I; Ceylan, M; Dogruyol, S; Gur, STA; Kocak, AO; Kocak, MB; Tekyol, D, 2022)
" In allodynic patients with moderate-to-severe headache, rizatriptan resulted in greater pain relief compared with ibuprofen."5.14A comparison of migraine patients with and without allodynic symptoms. ( Kalita, J; Misra, UK; Yadav, RK, 2009)
" For the acute treatment of migraine attacks or tension-type headache, ibuprofen (10 mg per kg body weight) or acetaminophen (15 mg per kg body weight) are recommended with highest evidence, intranasal sumatriptan (10 to 20 mg) can be given as second choice."4.81[Treatment of idiopathic headache in childhood - recommendations of the German Migraine and Headache Society (DMKG)]. ( Evers, S; Gerber, WD; Naumann, E; Pothmann, R; Uberall, M, 2002)
"In the present population recruited at specialized headache centers, patients rated triptans as more effective than non-opioid analgesics, naproxen as more effective than ibuprofen, and acute medication efficacy decreased with increasing headache frequency."4.31What do patients' efficacy and tolerability ratings of acute migraine medication tell us? Cross-sectional data from the DMKG Headache Registry. ( Dresler, T; Förderreuther, S; Gaul, C; Gossrau, G; Jürgens, TP; Ruscheweyh, R; Ruschil, V; Scheidt, J; Straube, A, 2023)
"Individuals with episodic migraine were screened at the Jefferson Headache Center."3.01Intravenous ibuprofen for acute treatment of migraine: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study. ( Curran, JG; Hopkins, MM; Keith, SW; Silberstein, SD; Yuan, H, 2021)
"In patients with severe baseline migraine pain, AAC and IB are significantly more effective than PLA, and AAC provides significantly faster and more effective pain relief than IB."2.79Results of a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled, single-dose study comparing the fixed combination of acetaminophen, acetylsalicylic acid, and caffeine with ibuprofen for acute treatment of patients with severe migra ( Gold, M; Goldstein, J; Hagen, M, 2014)
"Telcagepant is an oral calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist which is being evaluated for the acute treatment of migraine."2.76Randomized controlled study of telcagepant plus ibuprofen or acetaminophen in migraine. ( Brandes, J; Ceesay, P; Gottwald, R; Hewitt, DJ; Ho, TW; Lines, C; Lipton, RB; Martin, V; Schaefer, E, 2011)
"Rizatriptan was superior to ibuprofen and placebo in relieving headache at 2 h but not at 24 h."2.73Rizatriptan vs. ibuprofen in migraine: a randomised placebo-controlled trial. ( Kalita, J; Misra, UK; Yadav, RK, 2007)
"A total of 1555 migraineurs were included in the analysis."2.72Acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine in combination versus ibuprofen for acute migraine: results from a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, single-dose, placebo-controlled study. ( Goldstein, J; Lipton, RB; Ryan, RE; Saper, JR; Silberstein, SD, 2006)
"Adult migraineurs (n = 783) treated one migraine attack with either rofecoxib (25 or 50 mg), ibuprofen 400 mg, or placebo in a randomized, double-blind study."2.72Rofecoxib in the acute treatment of migraine: a randomized controlled clinical trial. ( Barraclough, E; Dahlof, C; Klipfel, M; Lines, C; Loeys, T; Malbecq, W; Reines, S; Saper, J; So, Y; Tfelt-Hansen, P; Visser, H; Yuen, E, 2006)
"Both ibuprofen and rofecoxib were superior to placebo in aborting an acute migraine attack, and there was no significant difference in their efficacy in an acute migraine attack."2.71Rofecoxib versus ibuprofen for acute treatment of migraine: a randomised placebo controlled trial. ( Jose, M; Kalita, J; Misra, UK, 2004)
"A total of 729 migraine sufferers with moderate to severe baseline pain evaluated a single 200, 400 or 600 mg dose of a new liquigel formulation of ibuprofen over 8 h."2.69Evaluation of a novel solubilized formulation of ibuprofen in the treatment of migraine headache: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging study. ( Cooper, SA; Evans, FT; Furey, SA; Geetha, R; Kellstein, DE; Koronkiewicz, K; Lipton, RB; Stewart, WF; Subramanian, T; Wilkes, K, 2000)
"Forty migraine patients participated in this multicenter, double-blind, crossover, randomized, placebo-controlled trial."2.69Effectiveness of ibuprofen-arginine in the treatment of acute migraine attacks. ( Franchini, S; Granella, F; Lanfranchi, S; Manzoni, GC; Nappi, G; Sandrini, G, 1998)
"Ibuprofen was twice as likely as acetaminophen to abort migraine within 2 hours."2.68Ibuprofen or acetaminophen for the acute treatment of migraine in children: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study. ( Hämäläinen, ML; Hoppu, K; Santavuori, P; Valkeila, E, 1997)
"Ibuprofen was well tolerated and no marked side effects were reported during the trial."2.66Treatment of acute migraine attack: ibuprofen and placebo compared. ( Havanka-Kanniainen, H, 1989)
" Additional studies are needed to assess the relationship between caffeine dosing and clinical benefits in patients with TTH and migraine."2.55Caffeine in the management of patients with headache. ( Diener, HC; Garas, SY; Lipton, RB; Patel, K; Robbins, MS, 2017)
"Migraine is a neurological disorder resulting in large socioeconomic burden."2.53Network meta-analysis of migraine disorder treatment by NSAIDs and triptans. ( Han, W; Li, M; Wang, J; Xu, H, 2016)
"Oral dihydroergotamine was not superior to placebo in one small study involving 13 children."2.53Drugs for the acute treatment of migraine in children and adolescents. ( Billinghurst, L; Crumley, ET; Durec, T; Hartling, L; Klassen, TP; Linsdell, MA; Richer, L; Russell, K; Vandermeer, B, 2016)
"Ibuprofen is an effective treatment for acute migraine headaches, providing pain relief in about half of sufferers, but complete relief from pain and associated symptoms for only a minority."2.49Ibuprofen with or without an antiemetic for acute migraine headaches in adults. ( Derry, S; Moore, RA; Rabbie, R, 2013)
"For the acute treatment of migraine, we recommend the use of ibuprofen or acetaminophen for mild, moderate or severe headache."2.48Treating pediatric migraine: an expert opinion. ( Hershey, AD; Kabbouche, MA; O'Brien, HL, 2012)
"Ibuprofen is an effective treatment for acute migraine headaches, providing pain relief in about half of sufferers, but complete relief from pain and associated symptoms for only a minority."2.46Ibuprofen with or without an antiemetic for acute migraine headaches in adults. ( Derry, S; McQuay, HJ; Moore, RA; Rabbie, R, 2010)
"The MeSH search terms used were migraine disorders, headache, vascular headache, ibuprofen, adult, and clinical trial."2.44Efficacy of low-dose ibuprofen in acute migraine treatment: systematic review and meta-analysis. ( Kittikulsuth, W; Poolsup, N; Pudchakan, P; Suthisisang, C; Wiwatpanich, P, 2007)
"In the acute migraine attack, a single dose of either ibuprofen 10 mg/kg or paracetamol 15 mg/kg has been shown to be effective, with only a few adverse effects."2.43[Pharmacologic treatment of acute migraine attack in children]. ( Auvin, S; Cuvellier, JC; Joriot, S; Vallée, L, 2005)
"Treatment of pediatric migraine includes an individually tailored regimen of both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic measures."2.43Symptomatic treatment of migraine in children: a systematic review of medication trials. ( Berger, MY; Bruijn, JK; Damen, L; Koes, BW; Passchier, J; Verhagen, AP, 2005)
"Most headaches are benign, but all require appropriate assessment."2.41"Nurse, my head hurts": a review of childhood headaches. ( Fisher, W; Gordon, V; Kolar, KR, 2001)
"The most detailed posts on headache or migraine were from Germany."1.91Social Media Listening and Digital Profiling Study of People With Headache and Migraine: Retrospective Infodemiology Study. ( Amand, C; Constantin, L; Goadsby, P; Ruiz de la Torre, E, 2023)
"Fifty children, with 116 migraine attacks, were included in the study (30 females; mean age 12; range 6-18)."1.72Migraine abortive treatment in children and adolescents in Israel. ( Cohen, R; Genizi, J; Lahoud, D, 2022)
"There were 207 children with migraine over a 1 year period."1.72Intravenous chlorpromazine for acute paediatric migraine. ( Babl, FE; Hill, A; Löllgen, RM; Mackay, MT; Palmer, GM, 2022)
"These drugs can be categorized into migraine-specific and migraine-non-specific."1.722022 Taiwan Guidelines for Acute Treatment of Migraine. ( Lau, CI; Wang, YF, 2022)
"Migraines are a broad spectrum of disorders classified by the type of aura with some requiring attentive treatment."1.56Clinical Features and Burden Scores in Japanese Pediatric Migraines With Brainstem Aura, Hemiplegic Migraine, and Retinal Migraine. ( Daida, A; Go, S; Ishida, Y; Kashiwagi, Y; Kasuga, A; Kawashima, H; Morichi, S; Morishita, N; Nagao, R; Oana, S; Suganami, Y; Suzuki, S; Takeshita, M; Tomoko, T; Yamanaka, G, 2020)
"When ibuprofen alone was administered, pain scores equal to or lower than 5/10 were associated with the greatest sensitivity and specificity for discharge."1.46Factors Associated With Discharge After Initial Emergency Treatment of Pediatric Migraine. ( Aravamuthan, BR; Mar, SS; Williams, KG, 2017)
"The triggers in the Indian migraine patients are similar to other populations but for dietary factors."1.36A study of triggers of migraine in India. ( Kalita, J; Misra, UK; Yadav, RK, 2010)
"Although migraine is the main chronic headache in childhood and adolescence, it remains extensively misdiagnosed."1.31[Migraine, misunderstood pathology in children]. ( Annequin, D; Dumas, C; Tourniaire, B, 2000)

Research

Studies (71)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (4.23)18.7374
1990's5 (7.04)18.2507
2000's30 (42.25)29.6817
2010's19 (26.76)24.3611
2020's14 (19.72)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Yuan, H1
Curran, JG1
Keith, SW1
Hopkins, MM1
Silberstein, SD2
Dogruyol, S1
Gur, STA1
Akbas, I1
Kocak, MB1
Kocak, AO1
Ceylan, M1
Tekyol, D1
Genizi, J1
Lahoud, D1
Cohen, R1
Löllgen, RM1
Babl, FE1
Mackay, MT1
Hill, A1
Palmer, GM1
Suda, C1
Kondo, Y1
Kanaoka, K1
Watanabe, J1
Lau, CI1
Wang, YF1
Chang, WJ1
Ho, MP1
Goadsby, P1
Ruiz de la Torre, E1
Constantin, L1
Amand, C1
Ruscheweyh, R1
Dresler, T1
Förderreuther, S1
Gaul, C3
Gossrau, G1
Jürgens, TP1
Ruschil, V1
Straube, A1
Scheidt, J1
Jamiolkowski, D1
Steveling-Klein, E1
Scherer Hofmeier, K1
Hartmann, K1
Pavithra, V1
Mishra, D1
Behera, S1
Juneja, M1
Yamanaka, G1
Go, S1
Morichi, S1
Takeshita, M1
Morishita, N1
Suzuki, S1
Tomoko, T1
Kasuga, A1
Daida, A1
Ishida, Y1
Oana, S1
Suganami, Y1
Nagao, R1
Kashiwagi, Y1
Kawashima, H1
Panda, PK1
Sharawat, IK1
Singh, S1
Chakrabarty, B1
Jeric, M1
Surjan, N1
Jelicic Kadic, A1
Riva, N1
Puljak, L1
Lipton, RB4
Diener, HC2
Robbins, MS1
Garas, SY1
Patel, K1
Diener, H-1
Borchard-Tuch, C1
Rabbie, R2
Derry, S2
Moore, RA2
Gallelli, L1
Avenoso, T1
Falcone, D1
Palleria, C1
Peltrone, F1
Esposito, M1
De Sarro, G1
Carotenuto, M1
Guidetti, V1
Goldstein, J2
Hagen, M1
Gold, M1
Aravamuthan, BR1
Mar, SS1
Williams, KG1
Richer, L1
Billinghurst, L1
Linsdell, MA1
Russell, K1
Vandermeer, B1
Crumley, ET1
Durec, T1
Klassen, TP1
Hartling, L1
Xu, H1
Han, W1
Wang, J1
Li, M1
Hofmann, R1
Sethi, NK1
Yadav, RK3
Kalita, J4
Misra, UK4
D'Arcy, Y1
DeLeon, D1
Douglas, C1
Schwiebert, P1
Manzano, S1
Doyon-Trottier, E1
Bailey, B1
McQuay, HJ1
Hewitt, DJ1
Martin, V1
Brandes, J1
Ceesay, P1
Gottwald, R1
Schaefer, E1
Lines, C2
Ho, TW1
Eismann, R1
Wohlrab, J1
Marsch, WC1
Fiedler, E1
O'Brien, HL1
Kabbouche, MA1
Hershey, AD1
Jiménez Caballero, PE1
Calle Escobar, ML1
Portilla Cuenca, JC1
Casado Naranjo, I1
Lewis, DW1
Kellstein, D1
Dahl, G1
Burke, B1
Frank, LM1
Toor, S1
Northam, RS1
White, LW1
Lawson, L1
Rollins, G1
Mao-Draayer, Y1
Bingham, P1
Croissant, B1
Brosi, K1
Hermann, D1
Mann, K1
Bussone, G1
de Liano, H1
Eikermann, A1
Englert, R1
Floeter, T1
Gallai, V1
Göbel, H1
Hartung, E1
Jimenez, MD1
Lange, R1
Manzoni, GC2
Mueller-Schwefe, G1
Nappi, G2
Pinessi, L1
Prat, J1
Puca, FM1
Titus, F1
Voelker, M1
Morillo, LE2
Jose, M1
Cuvellier, JC2
Joriot, S2
Auvin, S2
Vallée, L2
Damen, L1
Bruijn, JK1
Verhagen, AP1
Berger, MY1
Passchier, J1
Koes, BW1
Saper, J1
Dahlof, C1
So, Y1
Tfelt-Hansen, P1
Malbecq, W1
Loeys, T1
Barraclough, E1
Klipfel, M1
Visser, H1
Reines, S1
Yuen, E1
Saper, JR1
Ryan, RE1
Evers, S2
Rahmann, A1
Kraemer, C1
Kurlemann, G1
Debus, O1
Husstedt, IW1
Frese, A1
Haag, G1
Kornblau, DH1
Silver, S1
Gano, D1
Gerretsen, P1
Suthisisang, C1
Poolsup, N1
Kittikulsuth, W1
Pudchakan, P1
Wiwatpanich, P1
Pearce, I1
Frank, GJ1
Pearce, JM1
Hoffman, LM1
Ellis, GL1
Delaney, J1
DeHart, DA1
Owens, A1
Hämäläinen, ML1
Hoppu, K1
Valkeila, E1
Santavuori, P1
Sandrini, G1
Franchini, S1
Lanfranchi, S1
Granella, F1
Kellstein, DE1
Geetha, R1
Koronkiewicz, K1
Evans, FT1
Stewart, WF1
Wilkes, K1
Furey, SA1
Subramanian, T1
Cooper, SA1
Annequin, D1
Tourniaire, B1
Dumas, C1
Pothmann, R1
Uberall, M1
Naumann, E1
Gerber, WD1
Kolar, KR1
Fisher, W1
Gordon, V1
Barnett, R1
Kloster, R1
Nestvold, K1
Vilming, ST1
Havanka-Kanniainen, H1
McGrath, M1

Clinical Trials (8)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Pilot Study to Collect and Evaluate Data on the Use of Intravenous Ibuprofen in the Treatment of an Acute Migraine Attack[NCT01230411]Phase 444 participants (Actual)Interventional2011-06-30Completed
Acute Headache Treatment in Pregnancy: Improvement in Pain Scores With Occipital Nerve Block vs PO Acetaminophen With Caffeine A Randomized Controlled Trial[NCT03951649]Phase 462 participants (Actual)Interventional2020-02-10Completed
The Effect of Daylight Saving Time Transitions on Sleep and Migraine Headaches.[NCT05742191]50 participants (Anticipated)Observational2023-02-06Recruiting
A Phase IIa Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo and Active-Controlled, Clinical Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of MK0974 Co-administered With Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen in Patients With Migraine With or Without Aura[NCT00758836]Phase 2683 participants (Actual)Interventional2008-12-03Completed
The Comparison of the Effectiveness of Intravenous Dexketoprofen and Paracetamol in the Treatment of Headache Caused by Acute Migraine Attack in Emergency Service[NCT01730326]Phase 4200 participants (Actual)Interventional2012-03-31Completed
Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of add-on Alpha-lipoic Acid on Migraine Prophylaxis in Adolescent Population: A Randomized Controlled Trial[NCT04064814]Phase 460 participants (Actual)Interventional2019-09-14Completed
Effects of Myofascial Trigger Points Therapy in Migraine.[NCT05646160]100 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2018-01-15Recruiting
A Randomized Double Blinded Study Comparing Use of Prochlorperazine Versus Prochlorperazine and Ketorolac in the Treatment of Pediatric Migraine in the Emergency Department[NCT01534806]Phase 40 participants (Actual)Interventional2012-01-31Withdrawn (stopped due to Drug is backordered;)
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Comparison of Proportion of Subjects in Control and Active Treatment Groups Who Have Pain Relief at 2 Hours After the Completion of the Double-blind Treatment Infusion.

Comparison of proportion of subjects in each treatment group (active treatment and placebo) who have pain relief at 2 hours after the completion of the double-blind treatment infusion. Pain relief is defined as a reduction in headache pain level from severe or moderate decreased to mild or headache-free, respectively. (NCT01230411)
Timeframe: 2 hours

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Placebo10
Ibuprofen17

Duration of Headache Free Period at 7 Days

(NCT03951649)
Timeframe: 7 days

Interventiondays (Median)
Occipital Nerve Block6
Oral Acetaminophen/Caffeine Group1

Number of Participants With Development of Hypertensive Disease of Pregnancy Within 28 Days

(NCT03951649)
Timeframe: 28 days

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Occipital Nerve Block9
Oral Acetaminophen/Caffeine Group4

Number of Participants With Development of Hypertensive Disease of Pregnancy Within 7 Days

(NCT03951649)
Timeframe: 7 days

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Occipital Nerve Block7
Oral Acetaminophen/Caffeine Group2

Number of Participants With Injection Site Complication (Infection, Hematoma, and Ecchymosis)

Other: Pain at injection site (NCT03951649)
Timeframe: 7 days

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Occipital Nerve Block0
Oral Acetaminophen/Caffeine Group2

Number of Participants With Need for Admission for Treatment of Headache

(NCT03951649)
Timeframe: 7 hours

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Occipital Nerve Block0
Oral Acetaminophen/Caffeine Group0

Number of Participants With Need for Crossover Treatment

(NCT03951649)
Timeframe: 4 hours

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Occipital Nerve Block9
Oral Acetaminophen/Caffeine Group14

Number of Participants With Need for Neurology Consult

(NCT03951649)
Timeframe: 5 hours

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Occipital Nerve Block4
Oral Acetaminophen/Caffeine Group2

Number of Participants With Need for Representation for Treatment of Headache With 28 Days

Emergency department for treatment of headache since treatment asked at 28 day follow up (NCT03951649)
Timeframe: 28 days

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Occipital Nerve Block5
Oral Acetaminophen/Caffeine Group1

Number of Participants With Need for Second Line Treatment

(NCT03951649)
Timeframe: 120 min

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Occipital Nerve Block5
Oral Acetaminophen/Caffeine Group5

Number of Participants With Response to Occipital Nerve Block in Pregnancy

Based on guidelines from the International Headache Society the primary outcome is the portion of women who experience resolution of headache or improvement of headache to mild range (VRS ≤ 3) at 2 hours following treatment with Occipital nerve block as compared to acetaminophen/caffeine cocktail. (NCT03951649)
Timeframe: 60-300 min

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Occipital Nerve Block20
Oral Acetaminophen/Caffeine Group16

Response to Cross Over Treatment at 60 Min

"Visual/verbal Rating Score (VRS). VRS is used to assess pain in patients. With 0 representing no pain at all and 10 representing worst possible pain.~Total Minimum score=0 Total Maximum score=10~Higher values represent worse pain. If VRS=0, then the headache pain is considered resolved." (NCT03951649)
Timeframe: 60 min

Interventionscore on a scale (Median)
Occipital Nerve Block6
Oral Acetaminophen/Caffeine Group3

Response to Second Line Treatment at 60 Min

"Visual/verbal Rating Score (VRS). VRS is used to assess pain in patients. With 0 representing no pain at all and 10 representing worst possible pain.~Total Minimum score=0 Total Maximum score=10~Higher values represent worse pain. If VRS=0, then the headache pain is considered resolved." (NCT03951649)
Timeframe: 180min

Interventionscore on a scale (Median)
Occipital Nerve Block6
Oral Acetaminophen/Caffeine Group4

Response to Treatment Within 2 Hours

"Visual/verbal Rating Score (VRS). VRS is used to assess pain in patients. With 0 representing no pain at all and 10 representing worst possible pain.~Total Minimum score=0 Total Maximum score=10~Higher values represent worse pain. If VRS=0, then the headache pain is considered resolved." (NCT03951649)
Timeframe: 2 hrs

Interventionscore on a scale (Median)
Occipital Nerve Block6.0
Oral Acetaminophen/Caffeine Group6.5

Number of Participants Experiencing Adverse Events Within 14 Days Post-dose (Count ≥4 in One or More Treatment Groups)

An adverse event is any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body whether or not considered related to the study treatment. (NCT00758836)
Timeframe: Up to 14 days post-dose

Interventionparticipants (Number)
Placebo31
Telcagepant 280 mg +Ibuprofen 400 mg46
Telcagepant 280 mg +APAP 1000 mg46
Telcagepant 280 mg37

Number of Participants Experiencing Adverse Events Within 48 Hours Post-dose (Count ≥4 in One or More Treatment Groups)

An adverse event is any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body whether or not considered related to the study treatment. (NCT00758836)
Timeframe: Up to 48 hours post-dose

InterventionParticipants (Number)
Placebo27
Telcagepant 280 mg +Ibuprofen 400 mg44
Telcagepant 280 mg +APAP 1000 mg42
Telcagepant 280 mg34

Percentage of Participants With Pain Freedom at Two Hours Post-dose

Pain severity was rated by the participants in a paper diary by grade; Grade 0 (no pain), Grade 1 (mild pain), Grade 2 (moderate pain), and Grade 3 (severe pain). Pain freedom was defined as a reduction in pain severity from moderate to severe migraine headache (Grade 2 or 3) to no pain (Grade 0). (NCT00758836)
Timeframe: 2 hours post-dose

InterventionPercentage of Participants (Number)
Placebo10.9
Telcagepant 280 mg +Ibuprofen 400 mg35.2
Telcagepant 280 mg +APAP 1000 mg38.3
Telcagepant 280 mg31.2

Percentage of Participants With Pain Relief at 2 Hours Post-dose.

Pain severity was rated by the participants in a paper diary by grade; Grade 0 (no pain), Grade 1 (mild pain), Grade 2 (moderate pain), and Grade 3 (severe pain). Pain relief was defined as a reduction in pain severity from moderate to severe migraine headache (Grade 2 or 3) to mild or none (Grade 1 or 0). (NCT00758836)
Timeframe: 2 hours post-dose

InterventionPercentage of Participants (Number)
Placebo30.6
Telcagepant 280 mg +Ibuprofen 400 mg71.0
Telcagepant 280 mg +APAP 1000 mg69.9
Telcagepant 280 mg65.2

Reviews

21 reviews available for ibuprofen and Migraine Disorders

ArticleYear
Treatment of acute migraine attacks in children with analgesics on the World Health Organization Essential Medicines List: A systematic review and GRADE evidence synthesis.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2018, Volume: 38, Issue:9

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Acute Disease; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Child; Humans; Ibuprofen; Migraine Disorders

2018
Caffeine in the management of patients with headache.
    The journal of headache and pain, 2017, Oct-24, Volume: 18, Issue:1

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Acetaminophen; Adult; Analgesics; Aspirin; Caffeine; Central Nervous System Stimulan

2017
    MMW Fortschritte der Medizin, 2017, Volume: 159, Issue:18

    Topics: Analgesics; Aspirin; Diclofenac; Humans; Ibuprofen; Migraine Disorders; Pyrrolidines; Randomized Con

2017
Ibuprofen with or without an antiemetic for acute migraine headaches in adults.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2013, Apr-30, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Antiemetics; Drug Therapy, Combination; Human

2013
Drugs for the acute treatment of migraine in children and adolescents.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2016, Apr-19, Volume: 4

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adolescent; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Child; Dihydroergotamine; Humans; Ibuprofen; Mi

2016
Network meta-analysis of migraine disorder treatment by NSAIDs and triptans.
    The journal of headache and pain, 2016, Volume: 17, Issue:1

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Humans; Ibuprofen; Migraine Disorders; Oxazolidinones; Pyrr

2016
Question: What are the best pharmacological options for treating the symptoms of migraine headaches in children?
    The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association, 2010, Volume: 103, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Child; Decision Making; Humans; Ibuprofen; Migraine Disorde

2010
Myth: Ibuprofen is superior to acetaminophen for the treatment of benign headaches in children and adults.
    CJEM, 2010, Volume: 12, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adolescent; Adult; Altitude Sickness; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Child; Headache; Huma

2010
Ibuprofen with or without an antiemetic for acute migraine headaches in adults.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2010, Oct-06, Issue:10

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Antiemetics; Drug Therapy, Combination; Human

2010
Red ear syndrome: case report and review of the literature.
    Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland), 2011, Volume: 223, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Ear Diseases; Edema; Erythema; Female; Humans; Hyperhidrosis; Ibupr

2011
Treating pediatric migraine: an expert opinion.
    Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 2012, Volume: 13, Issue:7

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics; Behavior Therapy; Child; Humans; Ibuprofen; Migraine Disorders

2012
Two teenagers with headaches.
    Pediatric case reviews (Print), 2003, Volume: 3, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Headache; Huma

2003
Migraine headache.
    Clinical evidence, 2003, Issue:10

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Child; Dicl

2003
Migraine headache.
    Clinical evidence, 2004, Issue:11

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diclofenac; Ergotamine; Humans; Ibuprofen; Indoles; Migrain

2004
[Pharmacologic treatment of acute migraine attack in children].
    Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie, 2005, Volume: 12, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Acute Disease; Administration, Intranasal; Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Age Fact

2005
Symptomatic treatment of migraine in children: a systematic review of medication trials.
    Pediatrics, 2005, Volume: 116, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adolescent; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Child; Child, Preschool; Controlled Clinical Tr

2005
[Self-medication of migraine and headache].
    MMW Fortschritte der Medizin, 2006, Nov-23, Volume: 148, Issue:47

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Aspirin; Caffeine;

2006
Acute treatment of paediatric migraine: a meta-analysis of efficacy.
    Journal of paediatrics and child health, 2008, Volume: 44, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adolescent; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Child;

2008
Efficacy of low-dose ibuprofen in acute migraine treatment: systematic review and meta-analysis.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2007, Volume: 41, Issue:11

    Topics: Acute Disease; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Double-Bli

2007
[Treatment of idiopathic headache in childhood - recommendations of the German Migraine and Headache Society (DMKG)].
    Schmerz (Berlin, Germany), 2002, Volume: 16, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Age Factors; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Biofeedback, Psyc

2002
"Nurse, my head hurts": a review of childhood headaches.
    The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School Nurses, 2001, Volume: 17, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adolescent; Age Factors; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Child; Child, Preschool; Emergenci

2001

Trials

21 trials available for ibuprofen and Migraine Disorders

ArticleYear
Intravenous ibuprofen for acute treatment of migraine: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study.
    Headache, 2021, Volume: 61, Issue:9

    Topics: Acute Disease; Administration, Intravenous; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Double-B

2021
Intravenous ibuprofen versus sodium valproate in acute migraine attacks in the emergency department: A randomized clinical trial.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2022, Volume: 55

    Topics: Double-Blind Method; Emergency Service, Hospital; Headache; Humans; Ibuprofen; Migraine Disorders; P

2022
Paracetamol versus Ibuprofen for the Acute Treatment of Migraine Headache in Children: A Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Indian journal of pediatrics, 2020, Volume: 87, Issue:10

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Child; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Ibuprofen; Indi

2020
Effects of acetaminophen and ibuprofen in children with migraine receiving preventive treatment with magnesium.
    Headache, 2014, Volume: 54, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adolescent; Child; Child, Preschool; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Ibupr

2014
Results of a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled, single-dose study comparing the fixed combination of acetaminophen, acetylsalicylic acid, and caffeine with ibuprofen for acute treatment of patients with severe migra
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2014, Volume: 34, Issue:13

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Analgesics; Aspirin; Caffeine; Double-Blind Method; Drug Therapy, Combination;

2014
A comparison of migraine patients with and without allodynic symptoms.
    The Clinical journal of pain, 2009, Volume: 25, Issue:8

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Asian People; Double-Blind Method; Femal

2009
Randomized controlled study of telcagepant plus ibuprofen or acetaminophen in migraine.
    Headache, 2011, Volume: 51, Issue:4

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Analgesics; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Azepines; Calcitonin Gene

2011
Randomized controlled study of telcagepant plus ibuprofen or acetaminophen in migraine.
    Headache, 2011, Volume: 51, Issue:4

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Analgesics; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Azepines; Calcitonin Gene

2011
Randomized controlled study of telcagepant plus ibuprofen or acetaminophen in migraine.
    Headache, 2011, Volume: 51, Issue:4

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Analgesics; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Azepines; Calcitonin Gene

2011
Randomized controlled study of telcagepant plus ibuprofen or acetaminophen in migraine.
    Headache, 2011, Volume: 51, Issue:4

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Analgesics; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Azepines; Calcitonin Gene

2011
Children's ibuprofen suspension for the acute treatment of pediatric migraine.
    Headache, 2002, Volume: 42, Issue:8

    Topics: Acute Disease; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Child; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Ibuprofen; Male

2002
Placebo-controlled comparison of effervescent acetylsalicylic acid, sumatriptan and ibuprofen in the treatment of migraine attacks.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2004, Volume: 24, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Aspirin; Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; Chi-Square Distribution; Confidence Intervals; Cross-Over

2004
Rofecoxib versus ibuprofen for acute treatment of migraine: a randomised placebo controlled trial.
    Postgraduate medical journal, 2004, Volume: 80, Issue:950

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal;

2004
Rofecoxib in the acute treatment of migraine: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
    Headache, 2006, Volume: 46, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Dizziness; Dose-Response Relationship

2006
Acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine in combination versus ibuprofen for acute migraine: results from a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, single-dose, placebo-controlled study.
    Headache, 2006, Volume: 46, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Aspirin; Ca

2006
Treatment of childhood migraine attacks with oral zolmitriptan and ibuprofen.
    Neurology, 2006, Aug-08, Volume: 67, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Child; Double-Blind Metho

2006
Rizatriptan vs. ibuprofen in migraine: a randomised placebo-controlled trial.
    The journal of headache and pain, 2007, Volume: 8, Issue:3

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Female; Humans; Ibuprofen; Male; Migr

2007
Ibuprofen compared with paracetamol in migraine.
    The Practitioner, 1983, Volume: 227, Issue:1377

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Ibuprofen; Male

1983
The efficacy of metoclopramide in the treatment of migraine headache.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 1993, Volume: 22, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Double-Blind Method; Drug Synergism; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Ibuprofen

1993
Ibuprofen or acetaminophen for the acute treatment of migraine in children: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study.
    Neurology, 1997, Volume: 48, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Child; Child, Preschool; Cross-Over Studies; Double

1997
Effectiveness of ibuprofen-arginine in the treatment of acute migraine attacks.
    International journal of clinical pharmacology research, 1998, Volume: 18, Issue:3

    Topics: Acute Disease; Administration, Oral; Adult; Analysis of Variance; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Ster

1998
Evaluation of a novel solubilized formulation of ibuprofen in the treatment of migraine headache: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging study.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2000, Volume: 20, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Analysis of Variance; Double-Blind Method; Female; Gels; Humans; Ib

2000
A double-blind study of ibuprofen versus placebo in the treatment of acute migraine attacks.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 1992, Volume: 12, Issue:3

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Ibuprofen; Male; Middle Aged; Migraine Di

1992
Treatment of acute migraine attack: ibuprofen and placebo compared.
    Headache, 1989, Volume: 29, Issue:8

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Ibuprofen; Male; M

1989

Other Studies

29 other studies available for ibuprofen and Migraine Disorders

ArticleYear
Migraine abortive treatment in children and adolescents in Israel.
    Scientific reports, 2022, 05-06, Volume: 12, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adolescent; Child; Dipyrone; Female; Headache; Humans; Ibuprofen; Israel; Male; Migra

2022
Intravenous chlorpromazine for acute paediatric migraine.
    Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA, 2022, Volume: 34, Issue:4

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Child; Chlorpromazine; Emergency Service, Hospital; Humans; Ibuprofen; Migraine Disor

2022
Intravenous ibuprofen versus sodium valproate in acute migraine attacks in the emergency department.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2022, Volume: 62

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Double-Blind Method; Emergency Service, Hospital; Humans; Ibuprofen; Migraine Disor

2022
2022 Taiwan Guidelines for Acute Treatment of Migraine.
    Acta neurologica Taiwanica, 2022, Jun-30, Volume: 31(2)

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antiemetics; Aspirin; Caffeine; Calcitonin G

2022
Intravenous ibuprofen versus sodium valproate in acute migraine attacks in the emergency department.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2023, Volume: 65

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Double-Blind Method; Emergency Service, Hospital; Humans; Ibuprofen; Migraine Disor

2023
Social Media Listening and Digital Profiling Study of People With Headache and Migraine: Retrospective Infodemiology Study.
    Journal of medical Internet research, 2023, 05-05, Volume: 25

    Topics: Headache; Humans; Ibuprofen; Infodemiology; Migraine Disorders; Retrospective Studies; Social Media

2023
What do patients' efficacy and tolerability ratings of acute migraine medication tell us? Cross-sectional data from the DMKG Headache Registry.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2023, Volume: 43, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Headache; Humans; Ibuprofen; Middl

2023
Multilocular bullous fixed drug eruption elicited by paracetamol and migraine attacks, but not by paracetamol alone.
    Contact dermatitis, 2020, Volume: 83, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Blister; Dr

2020
Clinical Features and Burden Scores in Japanese Pediatric Migraines With Brainstem Aura, Hemiplegic Migraine, and Retinal Migraine.
    Journal of child neurology, 2020, Volume: 35, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Brain; Brain Stem; Child; Cost of Illness; Domperidone; Electrocardiography; Electroence

2020
Paracetamol versus Ibuprofen for the Acute Treatment of Migraine Headache in Children: A Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial - Correspondence.
    Indian journal of pediatrics, 2021, Volume: 88, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Child; Humans; Ibuprofen; Migraine Disorders

2021
Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen: A Riddle Worth Solving in an Acute Attack of Pediatric Migraine.
    Indian journal of pediatrics, 2020, Volume: 87, Issue:10

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Child; Humans; Ibuprofen; Migraine Disorders

2020
[In process].
    Medizinische Monatsschrift fur Pharmazeuten, 2016, Volume: 39, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Age Factors; Analgesics; Behavior Therapy; Child; Flunarizi

2016
[Aspirin for migraine in pregnancy. This recommendation seems questionable].
    MMW Fortschritte der Medizin, 2013, Nov-07, Volume: 155, Issue:19

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Aspirin; Contraindications; Female; Humans; Ibuprofen; Infa

2013
Factors Associated With Discharge After Initial Emergency Treatment of Pediatric Migraine.
    Pediatric emergency care, 2017, Volume: 33, Issue:9

    Topics: Administration, Intranasal; Administration, Intravenous; Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Analgesic

2017
More to be said on "Triptans vs other drugs for acute migraine. Are there differences in efficacy?".
    Headache, 2009, Volume: 49, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics; Aspirin; Dosage Forms; Humans; Ibuprofen; Migraine Disorders; Randomized

2009
Excessive acute migraine medication use and migraine progression.
    Neurology, 2009, Sep-01, Volume: 73, Issue:9

    Topics: Acute Disease; Analgesics; Analgesics, Opioid; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Barbiturates

2009
A study of triggers of migraine in India.
    Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.), 2010, Volume: 11, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diet; Disability Evaluation; Eating; Fem

2010
Going the distance. New pain treatment provide longer stronger relief.
    Advance for nurse practitioners, 2007, Volume: 15, Issue:6

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Analgesics; Carbazoles; Delayed-Action Preparations; Drug Combinations; D

2007
[Migraine triggered by laughing as a form of presentation of a Chiari type I malformation].
    Neurologia (Barcelona, Spain), 2013, Volume: 28, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Arnold-Chiari Malformation; Brain; Humans; Ibuprofen

2013
Migraine sufferers are not seeking nor receiving guideline-based care.
    Report on medical guidelines & outcomes research, 2002, Apr-19, Volume: 13, Issue:8

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics; Barbiturates; Caffeine; Drug Combinations; Drug Prescriptions; Female; He

2002
[More than six billions Euro costs due to illness days. Migraine therapy counts].
    MMW Fortschritte der Medizin, 2003, May-26, Volume: 145 Suppl 2

    Topics: Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antiemetics; Aspirin; Cost of Ill

2003
[Drug-induced headache and pain reduction medication with amitriptyline in an 11-year old pupil].
    Der Nervenarzt, 2004, Volume: 75, Issue:5

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Analgesics; Antihypertensive Agents; Aspirin; Child; Dipyrone; Headache Disorders; Hu

2004
[Medical treatment of migraine attacks in the child].
    Revue de l'infirmiere, 2006, Issue:117

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Age Factors; Analgesics; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Child; Ergot Alkalo

2006
Treatment of childhood migraine attacks with oral zolmitriptan and ibuprofen.
    Neurology, 2007, Apr-24, Volume: 68, Issue:17

    Topics: Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Drug Combinations; Drug Costs; Humans; Ibuprofen; Migraine Disorders; Nonp

2007
Ibuprofen: new indication. Migraine attacks: don't begin with 400 mg!
    Prescrire international, 2007, Volume: 16, Issue:92

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Dose-Response Rela

2007
Migraine.
    The Journal of family practice, 1993, Volume: 37, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Aspirin; Child; Diphenhydramine; Histamine H1 Antagonists; Humans; Ibuprofen;

1993
[Migraine, misunderstood pathology in children].
    Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie, 2000, Volume: 7, Issue:9

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Child; Child Welfare; Diagnosis, Differenti

2000
Migraine in women.
    The Practitioner, 2002, Volume: 246, Issue:1635

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Codeine; Contraindications; Female; Hum

2002
Migraine treatment.
    Irish medical journal, 1989, Volume: 82, Issue:1

    Topics: Child; Humans; Ibuprofen; Migraine Disorders

1989