frequent use of triptans (Imitrex, etc) can actually EXACERBATE migraines

February 2002

There's increasing evidence that frequent use of triptans (Imitrex, etc) can actually EXACERBATE migraines.

This is similar to the rebound or withdrawal headaches that people get from overusing analgesics.

Overuse of triptans can increase migraine frequency to the point where patients end up with chronic daily headaches.

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Diabetes NovoRapid (insulin aspart), a new rapid-acting insulin analog
Infectious Diseases single-dose or three-day regimens of Zithromax (azithromycin) for acute otitis media in children
Infectious Diseases HIV patients taking the new Videx EC capsules
Hematology & Oncology Arimidex (anastrozole) is more effective than tamoxifen for EARLY breast cancer
Cardiology Tracleer (bosentan), the first ORAL drug approved for pulmonary arterial hypertension
Cardiology whether to treat patients with "white-coat hypertension
Cardiology iron supplements can suppress the cough caused by ACE inhibitors
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whether vitamin A causes hip fractures
Women's Health women ask if they can insert their birth control pill VAGINALLY
Women's Health whether antibiotics reduce the efficacy of oral contraceptives
Aerius, the new OTC non-sedating antihistamine
Alzheimer's Disease NSAIDs reduce the risk of Alzheimer's
Practice chart of new drugs approved by the FDA in 2001