Triptans

Drug / Medication

The first class of migraine-specific medications (e.g., Sumatriptan, Zolmitriptan) designed for acute treatment, targeting serotonin receptors (5HT1B/1D) to reduce pain and inflammation. Available in various formulations.

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406 ‒ Migraine, cluster headache, and tension headache: symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment

406 ‒ Migraine, cluster headache, and tension headache: symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment

Peter Attia MD

The first class of migraine-specific medications (e.g., Sumatriptan, Zolmitriptan) designed for acute treatment, targeting serotonin receptors (5HT1B/1D) to reduce pain and inflammation. Available in various formulations.