What preventive treatments may be considered to reduce migraine frequency in patients with migraine and prior ischemic stroke?
On the basis of limited data, practitioners may consider implementing preventive treatments to reduce migraine frequency in patients with migraine and prior ischemic stroke. These may include avoiding oral contraceptive agents with exogenous estrogen in women with migraine with aura and prior ischemic stroke, as well as other medications and lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking and avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and certain foods that may trigger migraine attacks.