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Atogepant safe and effective for prevention of episodic migraine


 

Key clinical point: Once-daily oral atogepant was overall safe and effective for the prevention of episodic migraine in adults.

Major finding: The reduction in the mean number of migraine days across the 12-week treatment period was significantly greater with 10 mg atogepant (mean difference [MD] 1.16; P < .001), 30 mg (MD 1.15; P < .001), or 60 mg (MD 1.20; P = .016) vs placebo. Overall, the relative risk for any adverse event with atogepant vs placebo treatment was 1.07 ( P = .630).

Study details: The data come from a systematic review and meta-analysis of 2 randomized controlled trials including 1550 patients with episodic migraine who were randomly assigned to receive 10 mg atopegant (n = 314), 30 mg atogepant (n = 411), 60 mg atopegant (n = 417), or placebo (n = 408).

Disclosures: This study did not receive any funding. Some authors declared receiving grants or serving as speakers, consultants, or on advisory boards for various sources.

Source: Lattanzi S et al. Atogepant for the prevention of episodic migraine in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of efficacy and safety. Neurol Ther. 2022 (Jun 15). Doi: 10.1007/s40120-022-00370-8

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