Like most other Migraineurs out there, I have tried my share of triptans to abort my Migraine attacks. Let me name a few -- Amerge, Frova, and Relpax. For the most part, I was very disappointed in the results.
After each failed attempt, I would put on my positive face and try the next one. Well, after the third one I gave up for a while. I still needed an abortive, so I went on to an isometheptene compound (dichloralphenazone, and acetaminophen,) called Midrin.
Midrin seems to do the trick....
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Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: FROVATRIPTAN - ORAL Pronounced: (froh-vuh-TRIP-tan) Side Effects Flushing, sensations of tingling/numbness/prickling/heat, weakness,... Read more »
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Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: ELETRIPTAN - ORAL Pronounced: (el-eh-TRIP-tan) Side Effects Tingling/numbness, nausea, weakness, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur.... Read more »
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