Migraine is the most common neurological condition in the world, with more than one in seven people suffering from migraines ...

Propranolol is associated with a reduced risk for overall stroke among women with migraine, with a more pronounced protective effect for ischemic stroke.

He had a bad headache and his right arm felt tingly and numb. He sat up in bed, and as he tried to move his fingers and toes, ...

Part of the benefit may be due to BP-lowering effects of the drug and/or fewer abnormal heart rhythms, says Seemant ...

Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines, may lower ischemic stroke risk in women who experience migraines frequently. A medication ...

MONDAY, Feb. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A common drug used to prevent migraines might have an additional benefit -- protecting women against stroke. Women taking the beta blocker propranolol to ...

Propranolol's protective effect was found to be more pronounced in women with migraines without aura and for ischemic stroke. For patients with migraine, the clinical benefits of propranolol ...

After adjusting for potential confounders (age, sex, race, use of birth control, pregnancy), findings showed propranolol use was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of stroke among ...