Triptans (Cont.)

Triptan Dosage

The dose of triptans that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The specific type of triptan
  • The medical condition being treated
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may currently be taking.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 

Triptan Side Effects

 

(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with triptans. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of triptan side effects with you. You can also read about specific side effects for each type of triptan by going to the specific drug within eMedTV.)
 
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with triptans. However, not everyone who takes the medicines will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate them well. When people do develop triptan side effects, in many cases they are minor, meaning that they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
The most common side effects of triptans include:
 
  • Nausea
  • Dry mouth
  • Abnormal sensations, such as tingling, burning, or pricking (paresthesia)
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Throat or neck symptoms
  • Warm or cold sensations
  • Feelings of heaviness, pressure, or tightness (especially in the throat, chest, or neck)
  • Flushing (redness of the skin, especially of the face).
     
(Click Side Effects of Triptans to learn about specific side effects of triptans, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;