In older days we were using aspirin for every pain including for headache too and this old time used aspirin is as effective for acute treatment and prevention of recurrent migraine attacks as more expensive medications.A review of randomized trials suggests that high-dose aspirin is effective and safe for acute migraine and that low-dose aspirin may help prevent migraine attacks. The study was published online October 12 in the American Journal of Medicine. Migraine affects an estimated 14% of the general population and is more prevalent in women (18%) than men (9%).
About 90% of migraine patients report moderate to severe pain associated with their attacks. More than 50% report severe impairment, which often results in reduced work and school productivity.The study assessed randomized trials and meta-analyses in which participants received 900 mg to 1200 mg of aspirin for acute…
