how to pick a triptan
January 2002
The ever increasing list of migraine drugs raises questions on how to pick a triptan.
Imitrex (sumatriptan) was the first...and is used the most.
It's the only one that comes in an injectable and nasal spray...for a faster onset than the oral triptans.
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