Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10018092 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This evidence suggests that dihydroergotamine is not as effective as sumatriptan or phenothiazines as a single agent for treatment of acute migraine headache; however, when administered with an antiemetic, dihydroergotamine appears to be as effective as opiates, ketorolac, or valproate. Given its nonnarcotic properties, parenteral dihydroergotamine combined with an antiemetic should be considered as effective initial therapy in clinical practice.
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Authors
Ian MSc, Michael D. MD, MSc, Grant D. MD, Eric MD, Ted E. MD, Brian H. MD, MSc,