Publications by authors named "Aud N Dueland"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze migraine medication usage across the entire Norwegian population from 2010 to 2020 using data from the Norwegian Prescription Database.
- A total of 327,904 individuals were identified as migraine medication users, with findings showing a slight increase in prevalence and a notable rise in the use of preventive treatments, particularly among women.
- The research highlights that while overall migraine treatment prevalence is low, triptan overuse is common in women, prompting the need for clinicians to be more proactive in preventing this issue and tailoring treatments effectively.
Background And Purpose: Little is known about the comparative effects of migraine preventive drugs. We aimed to estimate treatment retention and effectiveness of migraine preventive drugs in a nationwide registry-based cohort study in Norway between 2010 and 2020.
Methods: We assessed retention, defined as the number of uninterrupted treatment days, and effectiveness, defined as the reduction in filled triptan prescriptions during four 90-day periods after the first preventive prescription, compared to a 90-day baseline period.
Background And Objective: OnabotulinumtoxinA (BoNTA) is a relatively safe and effective treatment for chronic migraine. The local mode of action of BoNTA favors the combination of oral treatments with systemic action. However, little is known about the possible interactions with other preventive treatments.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChronic migraine (CM) is one of the most disabling diseases, and it is commonly misdiagnosed and mistreated. Despite the importance of a timely and accurate diagnosis for the effective management of CM, recent surveys have shown that only 20-25% of individuals with CM receive a correct diagnosis. The obvious consequences of misdiagnosed CM are prolongation of symptoms and their associated effects on disability and health-related quality of life.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The notion that alcohol intake may trigger headache is well known. Historical data as well as clinical experience indicate that this may be the case for headache patients as well persons without known headache disorders. This monograph reviews the medical literature about alcohol as a headache trigger, what headache types are triggered, and why.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To describe the impact of migraine on psychological well-being of young women and to evaluate their communication with physicians about migraine.
Research Design And Methods: This cross-sectional telephone survey was conducted in Israel and eight European countries (Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and The Netherlands). Random-digit dialing was used to identify eligible study participants: women 18-35 years of age with migraine, who used medication to treat their migraine, and who were employed or full-time students.
Objective: To assess the impact of migraine on work, family, and leisure among young women who were employed full or part time, or as a full-time student.
Research Design And Methods: This cross-sectional telephone survey with 6-month recall was conducted in Israel and eight European countries (Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and The Netherlands). Random-digit dialing was used to identify study participants: women 18-35 years of age with migraine, who used medication to treat their migraine, and who were employed or full-time students.