Botox works for chronic migraines

September 12, 2008

Botox is effective for chronic migraines, according to a statement released by Allergan, maker of Botox. The company reported that a large multi-center trial (the New York Headache Center was one of the trial sites) yielded positive results. This report did not surprise us or our colleagues who routinely use Botox in treating patients with chronic migraines. The excitement we feel is due to the fact that many of our colleagues have been skeptical about the efficacy of Botox. Much more importantly, we hope that this definitive study will compel insurance companies to pay for this treatment.

Written by
Alexander Mauskop, MD
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