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Flumedroxone

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

Flumedroxone is a corticosteroid derivative used to treat migraines. In one study, the benefit was largely limited to women with headache associated with premenstrual syndrome.[1]

References

References

  1. Bradley WG, Hudgson P, Foster JB, Newell DJ (August 1968). “Double-blind controlled trial of a micronized preparation of flumedroxone (Demigran) in prophylaxis of migraine”. Br Med J. 3 (5617): 531–3. doi:10.1136/bmj.3.5617.531. PMC 1986487. PMID 4877801.

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