December 28, 1992, marked a new era for Migraine sufferers with FDA approval of injectable Imitrex (sumatriptan). Imitrex was the first Migraine abortive triptan medication, a class of medications that many Migraineurs would come to call “miracle drugs.” Imitrex tablets were approved by the FDA in 1995. Since then, six more triptans have entered the market – Maxalt, Zomig, Amerge, Axert, Frova, and Relpax.
Although triptans are a marked improvement over previous treatment options,...
Read moreAlthough triptans are a marked improvement over previous treatment options, many Migraineurs have not been fully satisfied with their... Read more »
Migraine disease affects close to 37 million Americans. Many Migraineurs use triptans to abort their Migraines quite successfully. For... Read more »
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 »
One of the most common problems with Migraine medications is that oral medications are often problematic and not optimally... Read more »
Many Migraine patients, especially who find oral medications don't work well for them and / or have problems with nasal sprays and... Read more »
In 1992, Migraine treatment changed when the first triptan was introduced to the marked. It was the Imitrex StatDose for subcutaneous injection. ... Read more »
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 »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: SUMATRIPTAN SUCCINATE - INJECTION Pronounced: (sue-muh-TRIP-tan SUX-in-ate) Interactions See also Side Effects section. Your... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: SUMATRIPTAN TABLET - ORAL Pronounced: (sue-muh-TRIP-tan) Interactions See also Side Effects section. Your healthcare professionals... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE - INJECTION Pronounced: (METH-ull-pred-NISS-oh-lone) Interactions (See also the How to Use... Read more »