Triptans have been a go-to acute migraine treatment for decades, and for many people these tried-and-true medications reliably keep full-blown migraine attacks at bay. But thats not the case for ...

If you're one of the 37 million Americans who get migraine headaches, you know these painful headaches can make you miss work or school and can last several days if they're not treated. In some cases, ...

Migraine affects many individuals worldwide, yet many patients remain undiagnosed or undertreated, highlighting a widespread, unmet need that calls for new drugs and pathways for migraine treatment.

Insufficient response to triptans is associated with poor health-related quality of life and lower work productivity in migraineurs compared with those who respond well to the medications, according ...

October 13, 2011 (San Diego, California) — More than 20% of patients with migraine who also have cardiac contraindications continue to take triptans despite warnings, a new study shows. "It is ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette that includes a therapeutic recommendation. A discussion of the clinical problem and the mechanism of benefit of this form of therapy follows. Major ...

June 18, 2007 (Chicago) -- During a migraine attack, physicians stress the importance of taking triptans early to achieve optimal efficacy. Results of a new study, however, indicate that 42% of ...

Triptans are prescription medications that treat migraine attacks after they start. They cannot prevent migraine, but they can ease pain and other symptoms. Triptans calm overactive nerves during an ...