Table 6 Taking prophylactic medication for cluster headache at the time of the survey (n = 38).
From: Medication adherence in patients with cluster headache and migraine: an online survey
Prophylactic medication | Tolerated n(%) | Effective n(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Verapamil | 27 (71.1) | 23 (85.2) | 19 (70.4) |
Lithium | 5 (13.2) | 3 (60.0) | 4 (80.0) |
Topiramate | 8 (21.1) | 6 (75.0) | 6 (75.0) |
Other medicines (e.g. cortisone, triptans, methysergide, i.a.) | 22 (57.9) | 13 (59.1) | 11 (50.0) |
