Wake Forest University Health Sciences
The purpose of this research study is to find out if using magnesium in addition to prochlorperazine will help reduce your migraine pain.
The purpose of this prospective, randomized, double-blinded study is to compare the relative efficacy and safety of intravenous magnesium in conjunction with intravenous prochlorperazine in the treatment of migraines. Participants will be patients presenting to the Emergency Department with primary diagnosis of migraine.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years or older * Able to provide informed consent * English speaking * Primary diagnosis of migraine. Patient with a previous diagnosis of migraine, who experience headaches with typical migraine features (e.g at least 2-3 of the following: recurrent, unilateral, pounding or throbbing in nature, associated with nausea), AND with a clinical exclusion of migraine mimics Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy defined as a positive urine HCG * Allergy or sensitivity to study drug * Stated history of renal insufficiency * Documented history of myasthenia gravis * Consumpt…
Prochlorperazine 10 mg administered as an intravenous push over 2 minutes followed by magnesium 2 g administered as an intravenous bolus over a period of 20 minutes
Prochlorperazine 10 mg administered as an intravenous push over 2 minutes followed by placebo (normal saline)
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