Method for treating vascular headaches

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Heterocyclic carbon compounds containing a hetero ring...

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods for treating migraine headache. The methods useful according to the invention involve the treatment of patients who experience symptoms of migraine headache with compounds that directly or indirectly activate GABA.sub.A receptors.

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