Serotoinin Agonists - Migraine Background Flashcards
1
Q
Are migraines more prevalent in men or women?
A
Women, three times more than men
2
Q
Are migraine attacks bilateral or unilateral?
A
Unilateral
3
Q
What may proceed migraines?
A
Neurological syndromes (aura or prodrome)
4
Q
What are prodromes?
A
The day before the migraine.
- Mood disorder
- fatigue
- nausea and vomiting
- changes in fluid balance
- photophobia or phonophobia
5
Q
What is aura?
A
Generally occurs 20 to 40 minutes before headache.
- Movement of stationary objects
- flashing lights
- brightness in the peripheral field
- “scintillating” scotoma
- numbness or paresthesias
- aphasia, speech difficulties
