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 »
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 »
Migraine disease affects close to 37 million Americans. Many Migraineurs use triptans to abort their Migraines quite successfully. For... Read more »
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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 »
In 1992, Migraine treatment changed when the first triptan was introduced to the marked. It was the Imitrex StatDose for subcutaneous injection. ... Read more »
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