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Can I take triptans with angina? Just had a stent put medicated stent put in on 6-12 can I still use triptans with this. I know that Imitrex Injections give me a tight chest when I use them so I won't use them again but what about other triptans? Thanks, Jim.
Answer:
Dear Jim;
There really isn't a simple answer to your question. The prescribing information for all of the triptans lists a contraindication if the patient has heart disease or significant history of...
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