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Preliminary studies on cannabis for migraine are encouraging and some people report relief, but rigorous controlled trials are still lacking.
What the research says
Observational studies and surveys suggest cannabis may reduce migraine frequency or severity for some people, and there is a plausible link through the endocannabinoid system. However, well-controlled clinical trials are scarce, so the evidence is best described as emerging rather than established.
A note on rebound
As with conventional acute migraine medicines, there is a theoretical risk that frequent use could contribute to medication-overuse (rebound) headaches, though this is not well characterised for cannabis.
At a glance
What to be careful about
Migraine has effective modern treatments. Cannabis is not a proven migraine therapy, and frequent headaches should be assessed by a clinician.
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