Poor adherence to migraine prophylaxis
October 8, 2014…% for propranolol, 55% for amitriptyline, and 57% for topiramate. The most common reason for treatment discontinuation was adverse effects. A previous study of patient preferences reported that adverse effects commonly associated with discontinuation of migraine prophylactic drugs were cognitive effects (topiramate), somnolence (propranolol, amitriptyline) and weight gain (divalproex) (Kowacs et al. Headache 2009;49:1022-1027). Comment Dr. Daniel…