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From: [email protected] (David Nye)
Subject: Re: Sumatripton (spelling?)
[reply to [email protected]]
>I recently heard of some testing of a new migraine drug called
>sumatripton (I have no idea of the actual spelling) that supposedly
>utilizes a chemical that trips neuro-transmitters. My mother has
>regular migraines and nothing seems to help - does anyone know anything
>about this new drug? Is it in a testing phaze or anywhere near
>approval? Does it seem to be working?
I just got back from the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting,
where the consensus was that sumatriptan (Imitrex) has no advantages
over DHE-45 nasal spray, which is much less expensive, has fewer side
effects, is as effective, and works more quickly (5-10 minutes vs. 30).
Besides, who wants to give themselves a shot (sumatriptan) when a nasal
spray works? DHE nasal spray is not widely available yet -- it has to
be mail ordered from one of a few pharmacies in the country -- but most
neurologists now know about it and know how to order it.
David Nye ([email protected]). Midelfort Clinic, Eau Claire WI
This is patently absurd; but whoever wishes to become a philosopher
must learn not to be frightened by absurdities. -- Bertrand Russell