by Dr Robbins | Jan 11, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Hopefully there is a new formulation of sumatriptan(brand=Imitrex) coming..it is a skin patch of sumatriptan, that is a relatively low dose, few side effects…it lasts a long time, maybe very good for long, prolonged migraines. The only side effect that is...
by Dr Robbins | Dec 17, 2002 | Uncategorized
The main abortives for clusters remain: triptans (Imitrex, Maxalt, etc.), oxygen analgesics lidocaine nasal spray ergots. Triptans do work the best, particularly Imitrex injections (many cluster sufferers get by with 2 or 3mg, which is half of a vial). Oxygen,...
by Dr Robbins | Dec 11, 2002 | Headache Drugs
Several new triptans (Imitrex-type meds) have come on the market in the past year and a half; Axert (almotriptan) came out 1.5 years ago, and more recently Frova. There are pluses and minuses to each. Axert is relatively mild, with very few chest symptoms; it is...
