THE USE OF VALPROIC ACID ANALOG FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF MIGRAINE AND AFFECTIVE ILNESS

摘要

The invention relates to a method for the treatment and prevention of migraine and affective illness by administering a therapeutically effective amount of valproic acid analogue 2-n-propyl-hexynoic acid. The compound 2-n-propyl-4-hexinoic acid is an effective anti-migraine and anti-affective illness drug with greatly reduced adverse effects including neurotoxicity and teratogeny. 22 claims