| Frequent triptan use: observations on safety issues. | |
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PMID: 14756859 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To examine the safety of frequent triptan use over extended periods. For a small group of patients with refractory migraine plus chronic daily headache, triptans are effective. METHODS: This retrospective study primarily evaluated the cardiac safety of daily triptan use in 118 patients and, in addition, hematologic tests were assessed. Each patient had utilized a triptan for a minimum of 4 days per week for at least 6 months. Patients with rebound headache had been withdrawn from the triptans. Most patients (97 of 118) averaged 1 tablet daily; most would occasionally go for several days without a triptan. Forty patients had taken a triptan for 6 months to 2 years, 37 patients from 2 to 4 years, and 41 for 4 or more years. RESULTS: Routine hematologic tests were performed periodically on all patients, and no abnormalities were attributable to triptans. Almost all patients had an electrocardiogram, and no abnormal electrocardiograms were felt to be related to triptans. Cardiac echocardiography was performed in 57 patients. The 10 abnormal echocardiograms were not due to triptans. All 20 cardiac stress tests revealed normal findings. Adverse events were minimal; 9 patients described fatigue due to triptans, and 5 had mild chest tightness. CONCLUSION: This long-term study of 118 patients indicates that frequent triptan use may be relatively safe. |
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Authors:
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L Robbins |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Headache Volume: 44 ISSN: 0017-8748 ISO Abbreviation: Headache Publication Date: 2004 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-02-03 Completed Date: 2004-05-17 Revised Date: 2009-02-02 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985091R Medline TA: Headache Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 178-82 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Neurology, Rush Medical College, Chicago, Ill. 60062, USA. |
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Adult Aged Female Headache Disorders / drug therapy* Humans Male Middle Aged Migraine Disorders / drug therapy* Retrospective Studies Self Medication* Serotonin Agonists / administration & dosage*, adverse effects* |
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0/Serotonin Agonists |
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