Publications by authors named "Kavitha T Karnik"
Background: Pediatric migraine prophylaxis is indicated when headaches are frequent and/or disabling. We aimed to conduct a study to compare the efficacy of cinnarizine and amitriptyline in pediatric migraine prophylaxis.
Methods: In a randomized, double-blind trial, patients aged 4-17 years with migraine who were eligible for prophylaxis enrolled.
Article Synopsis
- Headaches, especially migraines, are common in kids and teens, but effective treatments for them often lack FDA approval or supporting evidence.
- Recent studies have examined both medication-based and non-medication-based treatments, showing promising safety and efficacy for options like onabotulinumtoxinA and CGRP antagonists.
- A combined treatment approach is recommended for managing pediatric migraines, but more clinical studies are needed to evaluate these newer therapies.
Purpose Of Review: Headache disorders in children and adolescents are common. Among the different headache disorders, migraine and tension headache are highly prevalent and often debilitating. Pharmacological treatments for pediatric patients are often not approved or effective.
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