Podcast 3: Best-practices for treating acute migraine

Many patients who present at clinic complain about recurrent headaches, and they request acute treatment. Following the introduction of triptans 30 years ago for acute migraine, many clinicians thought that the most significant problems facing acute migraine management were solved. However, not all patients are responsive to triptans, and many complain of side effects. Despite medical advances for migraine, Professor Peter Goadsby offers this wise reminder: “We can’t lose sight of the fact that migraine attacks are frightening for patients. They need to feel reassured that they can be controlled.” To access this content, play the episode now.