Migraine headaches are associated with motor vehicle crashes and driving habits among older drivers: Prospective cohort study.
Carolyn G DiGuiseppiRachel L JohnsonMarian E BetzLinda L HillDavid W EbyVanya C JonesThelma J MielenzLisa J MolnarDavid StrogatzGuohua LiPublished in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2023)
Our results suggest substantially increased likelihood of MVCs in the year after newly diagnosed migraine, indicating a potential need for driving safety interventions in these patients. We found little evidence for MVC risk or substantial changes in driving habits associated with prevalent migraine. Future research should examine timing, frequency, and severity of migraine diagnosis and symptoms, and use of medications specifically prescribed for migraine, in relation to driving outcomes.