Triptans
It’s a prescription medication used to treat migraine (with or without
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to treat migraine with or without aura
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches
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Sumatriptan Brand names: Imigran, Migraitan, Boots Migraine Relief
For Migraine
Self-Care
After triptans, the next most helpful drug classes were ergots such as dihydroergotamine (Migranal, Trudhesa) and anti-emetics such as promethazine (Phenergan)
In animal models and in humans, CGRP is elevated in the external jugular vein after stimulation of the trigeminal ganglion as well as during migraine attacks
Alternatively, your doctor may prescribe Triptan drugs work like a brain chemical called serotonin
67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 15% reported a negative experience
Its primary effect as a serotonin 5-HT1B/5-HT1D receptor agonist can create common side effects
Sumatriptan is used to treat acute migraine headaches in adults
This can help alleviate the migraine and ease other symptoms such as light sensitivity or feeling sick
Imitrex is a nasal spray of the The suggested oral dose for treatment of migraines and headaches in adults is 5 mg or 10 mg, which can be repeated every six to eight hours
diclofenac (Cataflam) ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) ketorolac ( Toradol) naproxen (Aleve) Many OTC drugs marketed specifically for migraine or headaches in general combine one or more of the The maximum daily dose is 200 mg in a 24-hour period
It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines / headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and Imitrex (sumatriptan) was the first medication developed specifically to treat migraine attacks
If your symptoms improve after you use sumatriptan but return after 1 hour or longer, you may use a second dose of sumatriptan
I'd be concerned about your other symptoms with it though, and ask a doctor before you take it again
It’s prescribed to help relieve immediate headache symptoms, but not to prevent migraine attacks