Propranolol is associated with a reduced risk for overall stroke among women with migraine, with a more pronounced protective effect for ischemic stroke.

A leading cardiology doctor says this reinforces the importance of studying gender-specific health trends in research.

Part of the benefit may be due to BP-lowering effects of the drug and/or fewer abnormal heart rhythms, says Seemant ...

A 16-year-old lacrosse player woke up one morning and immediately knew that something was wrong. He had a bad headache and ...

Women taking the beta blocker propranolol to ward off migraines have a lower risk of strokes caused by blood clots, according ...

For patients with migraine, the clinical benefits of propranolol, a beta-blocker medication, may extend beyond just migraine ...

Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines, may lower ischemic stroke risk in women who experience migraines frequently. In the large ...

MONDAY, Feb. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A common drug used to prevent migraines might have an additional benefit -- protecting women against stroke. Women taking the beta blocker propranolol to ...

Hands on head. A commonly used beta blocker appears to reduce stroke risk in women with migraine Propranolol reduced stroke risk as much as 52% in women No protective effect was seen in men MONDAY ...