Because they have not been adequately studied in children and teens, none of the triptans are approved for children and teens under 18 years of age. Talk to your healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of using triptans to treat migraines in children and teens.
Off-Label Triptan Uses
On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend a triptan for treating something other than the conditions discussed above. This is called an "off-label" use. At this time, one off-label triptan use is for the treatment of cluster headaches.
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