DHE vs. Meperidine for Migraine Headaches.

Brett, A S

NEJM Journal Watch :p JW199808180000004, 1998. | DOI: 10.1056/JW199808180000004

The ergotamine derivative dihydroergotamine mesylate (DHE) and the opioid meperidine are commonly used in the emergency department to treat migraines. This multicenter, double-blind study compared