more physicians treat migraines in teenagers with triptans
January 2001
You'll see more physicians treat migraines in teenagers with triptans...Imitrex, Maxalt, Zomig, etc.
Up to 10% of teens get migraines...interfering with school, sports, and other activities.
Teens are usually treated with NSAIDs or other analgesics...but these are not always effective. The goal is to find a medicine that stops the migraine within 2 hours.
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