Aim: To describe the characteristics and the management of migraine.
Method: Data on headaches, drug consumption and life habits of 762 patients were collected using questionnaires and pharmacy records.
Results: The migraine attack was characterized by a severe pain for more than 80% of the patients. The frequency was more than 2 attacks a week in 16% of the cases. Eighty four per cent of the patients had triptans and 45% had a long-term migraine treatment. Nonspecific analgesics were prescribed for 55%. The frequency of over-consumption of treatments of migraine attacks was 46%.
Conclusion: The management of migraine still remains inadequate. The pharmacist could contribute to its improvement.
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