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Migraines Sumatriptan
In 1992, Migraine treatment changed when the first triptan was introduced to the marked. It was the Imitrex StatDose for subcutaneous injection.
This year, Migraine treatment changed again when patents expired, and the first generic triptan became available — sumatriptan, which is the triptan in the brand name Imitrex.
Now, to make aborting a Migraine fast and pain-free, the FDA has just approved the first needle-free sumatriptan injection. Made by Zogenix, it's named Sumavel, and will...
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From Our Experts
Sumavel Needle-Free Sumatriptan Now Available for Migraine
Good news for those of us who use sumatriptan (Imitrex / Imagran) injections -- Sumavel Dose-Pro is now available in the US for the acute... Read more »
Combo of Sumatriptan and Naproxen for Migraine?
Although triptans are a marked improvement over previous treatment options, many Migraineurs have not been fully satisfied with their... Read more »
New Zelrix Sumatriptan Patch for Migraine
One of the most common problems with Migraine medications is that oral medications are often problematic and not optimally... Read more »
Update: Zelrix Sumatriptan Patch for Migraine
Migraine disease affects close to 37 million Americans. Many Migraineurs use triptans to abort their Migraines quite successfully. For... Read more »
Migraine Question of the Week, 12/7/11: Generic vs Sumavel?
Our readers ask some great questions about Migraine disease and other headache disorders here on MyMigraineConnection. Nancy and I both... Read more »
From Our Sources
New Zelrix Sumatriptan Patch for Migraine
One of the most common problems with Migraine medications is that oral medications are often problematic and not optimally effective. There are three... Read more »
Sumatriptan Naproxen Combination More Effective than Imitrex
December 28, 1992, marked a new era for Migraine sufferers with FDA approval of injectable Imitrex (sumatriptan). Imitrex was the first Migraine... Read more »
Taking Triptans During Migraine Aura May Work Better
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... Read more »
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 »
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