Efficacy of levetiracetam for migraine prophylaxis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Migraine is characterized by moderate to severe recurrent headache lasting for 4–72 h. Cortical hyperexcitability may play a crucial role in migraine onset. Therefore, antiepileptic drugs, such as levetiracetam, may be beneficial. Methods: We performed a systematic review and meta-analys...
Main Authors: | Po-Hua Yen, Yi-Chun Kuan, Ka-Wai Tam, Chen-Chih Chung, Chien-Tai Hong, Yao-Hsien Huang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-01-01
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Series: | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664620303946 |
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