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Sumatriptan Succinate
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,...
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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 »
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 »
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 »
Approval of Migraine abortive Trexima delayed
In April, I reported on a new Migraine abortive medication, Trexima. Trexima combines sumatriptan (Imitrex) and naproxen sodium. Two... Read more »
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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 »
Needle-Free Sumatriptan Injection for Migraines and Cluster He...
In 1992, Migraine treatment changed when the first triptan was introduced to the marked. It was the Imitrex StatDose for subcutaneous injection. ... 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 »
Generic Imitrex gets tentative OK
Drugmaker Teva has received tentative approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a generic formula of the migraine drug Imitrex.... 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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