Migraine

From Anthony Nolan Medical Guidelines
Revision as of 09:13, 14 June 2012 by Dr Robert Lown (talk | contribs) (Page created)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

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 or beta-blocker as prophylaxis


Discuss with medical officer if unclear.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012