Venlafaxine Found Effective in Migraine Prevention: Study Insights

Research Summary

A recent meta-analysis published in the Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan examined the effectiveness of venlafaxine for migraine prevention, analyzing eight studies with 582 patients. The findings highlight venlafaxine's superior efficacy in reducing multiple migraine-related outcomes, such as the Visual Analogue Scale Score, migraine days, and vertigo severity scores. Notably, venlafaxine was more effective in decreasing the use of pain relievers without increasing withdrawal rates due to adverse reactions. However, the study calls for larger trials to confirm the benefits on dizziness, as current evidence is insufficient. Overall, venlafaxine shows promise, but further research is needed.

Study Details

📄 Title: Comparative Efficacy of Venlafaxine and Other Medications in Migraine: A Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis.

👥 Research Team: Gao J et al.

📚 Published In: J Coll Physicians Surg Pak

📅 Publication Date: 2025 Nov

⚕️ Medical Disclaimer: This summary is generated automatically from recent migraine research. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical advice.