Domperidone plus paracetamol in the treatment of migraine
Abstract
This study was designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of domperidone in combination with paracetamol in the treatment of migraine. Severity of headache, duration of migraine attack and overall efficacy of treatment were amongst the variables assessed in a randomized, double-blind, three-way cross-over comparison of 1 g paracetamol plus either domperidone 30 mg, domperidone 20 mg or placebo, taken at onset of headache. Forty-six patients attending the City of London Migraine Clinic completed the study. A significant difference was observed in the duration of the migraine attack: a median of 17.5 h with paracetamol alone was reduced to 12.0 h with the addition of domperidone 20 mg, and to 12.0 h with domperidone 30 mg. No significant adverse events were reported. A reduction in pain intensity and nausea was noted but this was not statistically significant. It was concluded that domperidone shortens the duration of a migraine attack and may help reduce headache and associated symptoms.
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