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Psychedelics and Headache Disorders: an Update
Psychedelics and Their Relationship to Headache Disorders: An Update
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Abstract
Sub-hallucinogenic doses of psychedelics may provide symptom relief for migraine and cluster headache.
- Observational data and case reports indicate potential benefits of psychedelics for headache disorders.
- Recent small controlled trials suggest favorable outcomes for migraine and cluster headache treatment.
- Safety signals appear generally positive, but concerns exist regarding systemic and psychiatric effects.
- No new studies have been completed on psychedelics for other headache disorders.
- Legal complexities hinder access to psychedelic treatments, necessitating further research for confirmation of effectiveness and safety.
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