Triptans in the Acute Treatment of Migraine
Triptans in the Acute Treatment of Migraine
Triptans were found to be efficacious for the treatment of acute migraine. Forty-three to 76% of patients experience pain relief at 2 hours when using SD triptan tablets. Most triptans were associated with equal or more favorable results than NSAIDs, ASA, acetaminophen, and more favorable results than ergots. Use of triptans in combination with aspirin or acetaminophen, or using different modes of administration such as injection, was associated with slightly better results than SD triptan tablets.
Conclusions
Triptans were found to be efficacious for the treatment of acute migraine. Forty-three to 76% of patients experience pain relief at 2 hours when using SD triptan tablets. Most triptans were associated with equal or more favorable results than NSAIDs, ASA, acetaminophen, and more favorable results than ergots. Use of triptans in combination with aspirin or acetaminophen, or using different modes of administration such as injection, was associated with slightly better results than SD triptan tablets.
