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Complete List Of Triptans
It's confusing. Some doctors tell us to take Migraine abortive medications such as the triptans early in a Migraine attack -- during the aura if you get auras. Others say triptans won't work taken that early, to wait for the headache phase to begin.
So, for those of us with Migraine with aura, when IS it best to take triptans? When the aura starts? When the pain starts? Does it even make a difference.
Aurora et. al. set out to take a look at those very question. The objective of their...
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9/10/07 #6: Imitrex and other triptans for senior citizens
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If you use triptans (Imitrex, Maxalt, Zomig, Amerge, Relpax, Axert, Frova) and have insurance, you may very well have run into insurance... Read more »
10/15/07 #4: Imitrex and other Triptans for senior citizens?
Full Question:What are your thoughts about prescribing Imitrex and other Triptans for senior citizens? I have recently read that after you... Read more »
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Migraines, Triptan Safety, and Pregnancy
Treating Migraines during a pregnancy has been a big problem for many women. All of the current Migraine abortives are FDA pregnancy C, which means... Read more »
The Type of Migraine Does Matter
You've been to the doctor, and he or she said you have Migraines or Migraine headaches. Diagnosis accomplished, right? Not really. Did your doctor... Read more »
New Migraine Drug May Help Those Who Can't Take Triptans
An experimental migraine treatment called telcagepant may offer hope for migraine patients who don't respond to older drugs. An online review in the... Read more »
Antidepressants and Migraine Drugs Don't Mix: FDA
THURSDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- People who combine Prozac and similar antidepressants with migraine drugs called triptans run the risk of a... Read more »
Clinical trial: Combo med for triptan non-responders
This is a study to evaluate a new combination medication in migraine patients who don't respond well to triptans such as Imitrex and Relpax. This... Read more »
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