by Sue Robbins | Feb 1, 2016 | Migraine
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a low-dose sumatriptan powder delivered intranasally for the treatment of migraine with or without aura in adult patients. “Onzetra Xsail provides a new and much needed treatment option for what can be a...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 12, 2015 | Adolescents and Children, Migraine
Migraine is a common issue among children and teens, but a new study says that too few receive appropriate treatment. This is especially true in urban areas, according to Robert A. Nicholson, PhD, of Mercy Clinic Headache Center & Mercy Health Research in St....
by Sue Robbins | Jul 29, 2015 | Migraine
Sumatriptan was only mildly effective; what would you consider next Dr. Robbins? I do not want to quit the triptan class, because these are the most likely medications to stop the migraine, with minimal side effects. I would substitute rizatriptan, 1 tab every 3 hours...
by Sue Robbins | Jul 28, 2015 | Migraine
For other abortive possibilities, we would note in Heather’s chart the following: * If sumatriptan is not effective, it is worthwhile to use another triptan. Because triptans are far superior to our other choices, it is worthwhile to try at least 3 before giving...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 25, 2015 | Adolescents and Children, Headache Drugs
A study presented last week at the 57th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society has found that too many children suffering with migraines are not getting any medication for their pain and too few are receiving care consistent with evidence-based...
