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ADHD is associated with migraine: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Haitham Salem, David Vivas, Fei Cao, Iram F. Kazimi, Antonio L. Teixeira, Cristian P. Zeni

Published in: European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry | Issue 3/2018

Abstract

An association between primary headaches and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been suggested. Moreover, headache is regarded as a common side effect of stimulants, the most effective treatment for ADHD. So far, no systematic review has evaluated the potential association between ADHD and headache. We performed a systematic review of the literature and a meta-analysis of all reported studies on ADHD and primary headaches. Our analysis showed a positive association between ADHD and migraine (OR 1.322, 95% CI 1.018–1717, p value 0.036), but not with tension-type headache. There is a significant association between migraine and ADHD. The mechanisms underlying this association remain to be elucidated, warranting further studies.

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Title: ADHD is associated with migraine: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Haitham Salem
David Vivas
Fei Cao
Iram F. Kazimi
Antonio L. Teixeira
Cristian P. Zeni
Publication date: 01-03-2018
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry / Issue 3/2018
Print ISSN: 1018-8827
Electronic ISSN: 1435-165X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-017-1045-4

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