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Letter to the Editor
Published Online: 20 September 2002

Beta-Blockers for Migraines

Philip Korenman, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations
Publication: Psychiatric News
Volume 37, Number 18
https://doi.org/10.1176/pn.37.18.0026d
Thanks for the review of migraines in the July 5 issue. I disagree on one point: The article states that beta-blockers should not be used in people with depression. The July 17 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association carried an excellent review of beta-blockers and symptoms of depression, fatigue, and sexual dysfunction. The authors stated that there is no substantial risk of depression, and only a small risk of fatigue and sexual dysfunction. This finding fits with what I have observed in my practice for more than 15 years.

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Editor’s note: The JAMA article referenced above is a review of clinical trial data. Postmarketing data have associated beta-blockers with an increased incidence of depression.

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Volume 37 • Number 18 • September 20, 2002
Pages: 26 - 28

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Philip Korenman, M.D.
Plano, Tex.
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