Electroconvulsive therapy-induced migraine successfully treated with valproic acid

The Journal of ECT
Jörgen M P Rovers, Gerwin Roks

Abstract

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is mainly used for treating severe depression, mania, schizophrenia, and catatonia. Electroconvulsive therapy is usually without serious adverse effects. Headache is a common complaint after ECT but is usually mild and short lasting. Recurrent common migraine induced by ECT has been rarely reported. We report a patient with ECT-induced migraine successfully treated with valproic acid.

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Mar 25, 2020·The Journal of ECT·Laura Aleida Christina Mulder, Koen Pieter Grootens

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