Why Triptans Might Not Be The Best Answer For Migraine Treatment

Many of the prescription medications that are used in modern day medicine come with an assortment of problems and negative side effects that accompany them. It is important for migraine patients to realize that they do not just have to take whatever medication their physician might first imply using. Just like with any other thing in life a little research might just do some good, instead of just taking a pill that will mask the symptoms instead of cure the problem. Of course there are times when prescription medications cannot be fully avoided, however there are most likely always other options that are considered healthier for the body as a whole that can aid in symptom relief of conditions.

What are Triptans?

Triptans are a general classification of prescription drugs that are prescribed with the intention to help those individuals who suffer from migraine headaches. More specifically, Triptans are geared towards relieving the pressure that is related to migraines. Triptans are a collection of tryptamine-based medications, the most commonly prescribed Triptans are Sumatriptan, Rizatriptan, Naratriptan, Zolmitriptan, Eletriptan, Elmotriptan, Frovatriptan, as well as Avitriptan.

The two main functions of Triptans are to compress blood vessels as well as to upset the process which leads to the migraine by disturbing the system of chemicals that would inflict pain or irritation to the nerves in the first place. Generally speaking Triptans are usually only prescribed to migraine sufferers with moderate to severe migraine pain who have tried other forms of migraine treatment that were not successful in the past. In order for Triptans to work correctly they must be used very early on during a migraine attack, since the sooner the drug is taken the more effectively it works. When used correctly, Triptans will reduce the amount of pain that an individual feels during a migraine. But there is another side of the story when it comes to Triptans, while being beneficial as a migraine treatment there are many negative side effects associated with Triptans. These negative side effects can be Drowsiness, Facial Reddening, Fatigue, Tightening in the Chest, Tightening in the Throat, and Dizziness. Since Triptans work to narrow the blood vessels in order to relieve migraine pain this can also be dangerous because the narrowing of blood vessels can take place in other parts of the body as well, such as in the arteries of the heart. For this reason Triptans are dangerous for individuals with coronary narrowing to take.

Other Migraine Treatments

Some common alternative migraine treatment options include therapies such as Massage, Acupuncture, or Biofeedback. The use of Chiropractic manipulation is also successful for migraine treatment. Supplements and herbs have been proven by research to be very effective in migraine prevention and treatment.  Just because a certain medication is suggested by a physician or pharmaceutical company doesn’t always mean it’s the best option. As a patient, and migraine sufferer people need to know their options are and which options will not only be effective but better for them.

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