Antimigraine

Drugs

  • Almotriptan, Eletriptan, Frovatriptan, Naratriptan, Rizatriptan, Sumatriptan, Zolmitriptan

What is it?

  • Antimigraine- Triptans; Relief of Migraine Headaches and
  • Cluster Headaches
  • Taken as- Inhalation, Injection, Orally

Side Effects

  • Dizziness, Vertigo, Headache, Anxiety, Fatigue, Weakness, Trouble Swallowing, Tightness in Chest, Cold/Burning/Hot Sensations, Numbness, Lesions, Visual Disorders, Prolonged High Blood Pressure, Swelling of Eyelids or Lips

What can I do?

  • See your Health care Provider- as needed
  • See your Pharmacist- for help
  • See a Food Fitness First Registered Dietitian- on line
  • AVOID- if Allergic to Antimigraine, Coronary Artery Disease, Uncontrolled Hypertension, Pregnancy, Driving, Operating Dangerous Machinery; St. John’s Wart, MAOI so Use Cautiously- if Lactation, Elderly
  • Control- Lighting, Noise, Temperatur