Abstract:Almotriptan is a selective serotonin agonist used for the relief of moderate to severe migraine headaches. Clinical trials have begun to evaluate its use in the 'early' treatment of migraines, described as when a triptan is administered within 1 hour of the onset of headache for mild pain. These trials have demonstrated higher pain-free rates, decreased recurrence of migraines, and a reduction in the need for rescue medication compared to when the treatment is delayed until the pain is moderate to severe in in… Show more
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