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 patients 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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Cardiology More patients will be taking aspirin for primary prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD)
Cardiology whether to treat patients with "white-coat hypertension"
Migraine frequent use of triptans (Imitrex, etc) can actually EXACERBATE migraines
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