Migraine

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Acceptability at Recruitment

QUALIFIED

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Donor

Explanation of Condition

Intermittent headaches associated with nausea and visual phenomena (aura), such as zig-zag lines or halos.

See also Migraine

Guidance

Unacceptable

Severe, having more than two attacks per month

Requires clonidine as prophylaxis (preventative medication)

Acceptable

Uses pizotifen (Sanomigran) or beta-blocker as prophylaxis


Discuss with medical officer if unclear.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Version

Version 1, Edition 2

Date of Last Update

1 June 2016