Review, 2012
Are triptans effective for migraines linked to the menstrual cycle?
Yes, triptans effectively relieve severe, disabling, and recurring migraines linked to the menstrual cycle. This review summarizes evidence-based recommendations for using them.
What they did
This was a review of research on using triptans to treat migraines occurring around menstruation. The authors summarized the level of evidence for different uses.
What they found
Triptans are effective at relieving severe, disabling, and recurrent migraines linked to the menstrual cycle. These medications work on serotonin receptors and address the underlying causes of migraine.
What it means for you
Triptans are an established treatment option for menstrual migraines with good evidence of effectiveness. The main limitation is that this is a review summarizing existing evidence rather than a new study.
About the study
- Original title
- Treatment of perimenstrual migraine with triptans: an update
- Authors
- Casolla B, Lionetto L, Candela S et al.
- Journal
- Current pain and headache reports
- Year
- 2012
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- Triptans (serotonin receptor medications)
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1007/s11916-012-0280-0
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