Potentially Inappropriate Use of Opioids in the Management of Migraine in Colombia.
Manuel E Machado-DuqueMaria Fernanda Echeverry-GutiérrezAndrés Gaviria-MendozaLuis Fernando Valladales-RestrepoJorge Enrique Machado-AlbaPublished in: Biomedicines (2023)
The frequent use of opioids in the management of migraines is potentially inappropriate and can lead to problems of tolerance, abuse and dependence. This combined with the low prescription of triptans, offers an opportunity for improvements in medical practice.