Triptans: side effects

Evidence-based neurology checklist on triptans: side effects: Contraindications Age <12 years Previous stroke Prolonged aura Coronary artery disease Uncontrolled hypertension Cardiac rhythm disturbances Peripheral vascular disease Congestive cardiac failure Ischaemic bowel disorders Hemiplegic…

Contraindications

  • Age <12 years
  • Previous stroke
  • Prolonged aura
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Cardiac rhythm disturbances
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Congestive cardiac failure
  • Ischaemic bowel disorders
  • Hemiplegic migraine
  • Basilar migraine
  • Concurrent Moclobemide: with Rizatriptan
  • Concurrent Triptans
  • Concurrent Ergots

Side effects

Precautions against ischaemic side effects

Outcomes of Triptan therapy

References

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