Table 3 Perceived efficacy and tolerance of headache prophylaxis
From: Treatment of primary headache in children: a multicenter hospital-based study in France
Treatment class | N | Reduced frequency, n (%) | Reduced pain, n (%) | Well tolerated, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Antiserotonergics | 16 | 5 (31.3) | 3 (18.8) | 7 (43.8) |
Tricyclic | 1 | None | None | 1 (100.0) |
Beta blocker | 2 | 1 (50.0) | None | 1 (50.0) |
Ca channel blocker | 4 | None | None | 1 (25.0) |
Ergot alkaloid | 28 | 7 (25.0) | 7 (25.0) | 18 (64.3) |
Antiepileptic drug | 2 | None | 1 (50.0) | None |