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Demographic Insights into Migraine Prevalence and a Cost-Effective Analysis of Various Prophylactic Medications
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Journal of Pharmaceutical Research

DOI: 10.18579/jopcr/v22.4.60

Year: 2023, Volume: 22, Issue: 4, Pages: 186-191

Original Article

Demographic Insights into Migraine Prevalence and a Cost-Effective Analysis of Various Prophylactic Medications

Divya Saran1,*, Lokendra Sharma2, Alka Bansal3, Susheel Kumar4, Rajveer Singh Rathore5, Priyanka Joshi6

1Senior Demonstrator, Department of Pharmacology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan
2PHOD, Department of Pharmacology, RUHS College of Medical Sciences, Jaipur, Rajasthan
3Professor, Department of Pharmacology, RUHS College of Medical Sciences, Jaipur, Rajasthan
4Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, RUHS College of Medical Sciences, Jaipur, Rajasthan
5Senior Demonstrator, Department of Pharmacology, RUHS College of Medical Sciences, Jaipur, Rajasthan
6Vinayak Dental Care, Sujangarh, Churu.

*Corresponding author email: [email protected]

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Abstract

Headache, a common human experience, has been classified since antiquity. Migraine, a prevalent disabling primary headache condition, has significant personal and societal consequences. Understanding its demography is critical for creating effective prevention and treatment methods. An observational study of 387 persons with chronic migraine was conducted over a six-month period. They were divided into three groups and given a separate prophylactic drug. Demographic information was collected at the outset, and patients were assessed at 4, 8, and 12 weeks. The study population had an average age of 38.20 ±12.78 years, with 90% of the participants being female. Migraine was most common in those under 30 (37%), followed by those between 31 and 40 (28%). The most common co-morbidity (43.5%) was anxiety. Propranolol alone was the most cost-effective preventative medication, followed by propranolol plus escitalopram. This study sheds light on the intricate relationship between migraine and demographic characteristics, underlining the significance of individualized care. Because females are more vulnerable, age-specific therapies are critical, as are gender-sensitive approaches. The potential benefits of preventative drugs in decreasing both personal and society burdens are highlighted by socioeconomic factors and cost-effectiveness analyses. To optimize outcomes and cost allocation, this study advocates for a patient-centered, comprehensive approach to migraine care.

Keywords

Migraine, Prevalence, Prophylactic Medications, Demographics, Cost­effectiveness Analysis

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© 2023 Published by Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) 

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