Migraine: which triptan?
A wide variety of drugs are now available for the acute treatment of migraine attacks. Although the new triptans are expensive, clinical trials have shown them to be highly effective, and they are the treatment of choice for disabling attacks unresponsive to cheaper medication. This article discusses the different clinical circumstances in which each preparation may prove the most effective.
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D004333:Drug Administration Routes; D016527:Drug Costs; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012008:Recurrence; D017366:Serotonin Receptor Agonists / Q000191:economics / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018170:Sumatriptan / Q000191:economics / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D017366:Serotonin Receptor Agonists; D018170:Sumatriptan