Posted by DaveH (64.252.7.95) on January 07, 2002 at 21:29:11:
Sumatriptan + naproxen
Synonyms:
MT-400
Drug Class:
Abortive - Triptans
Drug Approval Status:
Description:
This product combines two medications used for acute migraine treatment. Sumatriptan is the best-studied abortive migraine treatment. Sumatriptan is the original "triptan." This drug relieves migraine by actions at serotonin 1B and 1D receptors. Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID.) NSAIDs have inflammatory, fever and pain relieving properties.
Side Effects:
Tiredness, weakness, tingling, gastrointestinal upset.
How Taken:
Orally
Pharmaceutical Companies:
References:
Double-blind study of naproxen vs placebo in the treatment of acute migraine attacks
Efficacy and adverse events of subcutaneous, oral, and intranasal sumatriptan used for migraine treatment: a systematic review based on number needed to treat.