Up to a quarter of children and teens experience migraines. These headaches can be inherited or are caused by stress or other factors such as sleep deprivation. Experts from the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society reviewed all available research on medications that treat and prevent migraine headaches. Resulting guidelines conclude that two over-the-counter drugs, ibuprofen and acetaminophen, are safe and effective for treating migraines in children older than six and teens. The guidelines are published in the December 28th issue of Neurology,Tthe Scientific Journal of the American Academy. Lead author Doctor Donald Lewis:
�It really gives clinicians and doctors who are taking care of patients some good recommendations as to what are the most effective medicines for treating young people.�
Children with chronic headaches should have a thorough physical and neurological exam by a physician such as a neurologist. The guidelines are available online at aan-dot-com.
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