Migraine Headache Treated with Famciclovir and Celecoxib : A Case Report

INTRODUCTION: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) has been speculated to play a role in migraine headache pathophysiology. We present the first successful migraine headache treatment with therapy specifically targeting HSV infection.

CASE PRESENTATION: A previously healthy 21-year-old white woman presented with a severe headache and was diagnosed with severe migraine headache disorder. She initially was treated with standard migraine headache medications without symptomatic improvement. She was then given famciclovir and celecoxib. The patient fully recovered within days and continues to enjoy significant reduction in severity and frequency of symptoms.

DISCUSSION: Famciclovir and celecoxib may work synergistically against HSV. The virus may play a role in the pathophysiology of migraine headaches, and this is the first case report of successful migraine headache treatment with these medications. Further studies are needed to elucidate the efficacy of these medications in treating migraine disorder.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2018

Erschienen:

2018

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:22

Enthalten in:

The Permanente journal - 22(2018) vom: 13., Seite 17-020

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Napier, Bradford Lee [VerfasserIn]
Morimoto, Maki [VerfasserIn]
Napier, Erin [VerfasserIn]

Links:

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Themen:

2-Aminopurine
452-06-2
Antiviral Agents
Case Reports
Celecoxib
Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors
Famciclovir
JCX84Q7J1L
Journal Article
QIC03ANI02

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 24.07.2018

Date Revised 25.02.2019

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.7812/TPP/17-020

funding:

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM279013167