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An analysis highlights the superiority of triptans such as eletriptan and rizatriptan over newer migraine drugs and common painkillers. Advocating for their increased use globally could standardize effective migraine care, say researchers.…

New, more expensive migraine drugs are no more effective against the throbbing headaches than traditional painkillers, and even performed worse than an older range of treatments called triptans, said a massive global analysis Thursday.

Migraine sufferers are often triggered by the weather, and research suggests warming temperatures and more extreme weather events worsen attacks.

As Migraine Awareness Week (September 23-29) puts this often misunderstood condition in the spotlight, an expert talks us through triggers.

This is a huge problem.

Research on the visual patterns that foreshadow migraines may reveal clues on how painful headaches arise from the brain even though it has no pain receptors.

Tosymra® (sumatriptan nasal spray) 10mg is indicated and marketed for the acute treatment of migraine in adults

A new meta-analysis, published in The BMJ journal found that newer and more expensive drugs rimegepant and ubrogepant -- as well as another called lasmiditan -- were about as effective as paracetamol and anti-inflammatory painkillers

Migraines affect an estimated 190,000 people in the UK every day and many take some form of medication to combat pain that can last typically last between two hours and three days

Experts say the drugs that work fast and last 24 hours are 'underused'

Experts say the drugs that work fast and last 24 hours are 'underused'

Triptans are the most likely class of drug to relieve migraines, yet only a fifth of patients are prescribed the medicine

PARIS, Sept 19 — New, more expensive migraine drugs are no more effective against the throbbing headaches than tradition...

Some triptans are a more effective treatment for acute migraines than newer, more expensive drugs, finds an analysis of the latest evidence published by The BMJ today.

The most effective medicine for migraines has been revealed in a comprehensive analysis by Oxford University researchers - with paracetamol proving surprisingly effective.

Academics said their findings are ‘important’ considering the higher costs of new treatments.

Academics said their findings are ‘important’ considering the higher costs of new treatments.

Some triptans are a more effective treatment for acute migraines than newer, more expensive drugs, finds an analysis of the latest evidence published in The BMJ.