Triptans: precautions and outcomes

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Triptans: precautions and outcomes. Postmenopausal women, Men > 40 years, Smokers, Obesity, Diabetes. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Precautions against ischaemic side effects

  • Postmenopausal women
  • Men > 40 years
  • Smokers
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Strong family history of cardiac disease

Outcomes of Triptan therapy

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References

  1. Demaagd G. The pharmacological management of migraine, part 1: overview and abortive therapy. P T 2008; 33:404-416.
  2. Sacco S, Lampl C, Amin FM, et al. European Headache Federation (EHF) consensus on the definition of effective treatment of a migraine attack and of triptan failure. J Headache Pain 2022; 23:133.

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