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Premonitory symptoms in glyceryl trinitrate triggered migraine attacks: a case-control study

G. L. Onderwater, J. Dool, M. Ferrari, G. Terwindt

Pain, 2020

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Abstract

Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. Glyceryl trinitrate can provoke premonitory symptoms, namely yawning, nausea, photophobia, and concentration difficulties, which are most specific for an impending migraine-like headache.

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Evidence Hub reads this as a case-control. Its evidence level is 4 of 5 (Low · observational). Observational designs can show an association but not prove cause.

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