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Almotriptan increases pain-free status in patients with acute migraine treated in placebo-controlled clinical trials.

Author: MathewNinan T

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Overview

Almotriptan 12.5 mg was more effective than placebo in reducing migraine headache pain as early as 1 hour after a single dose.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
OBJECTIVES: Evaluate the efficacy of a single oral dose of almotriptan in achieving pain-free status during treatment of acute migraine attacks. METHODS: This pooled analysis (N=1321) used data from two randomized, placebo-controlled, phase III trials (studies A and B) to determine the proportion o...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1526-4610.2002.0420s1032.x

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Almotriptan for Acute Migraine: A Pooled Analysis

This research explores the [Pharmacotherapeutic Management] of acute migraine headaches. The study conducted a pooled analysis of two randomized, placebo-controlled, phase III clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy of almotriptan for achieving pain-free status in patients with acute migraine attacks. The findings demonstrate that almotriptan effectively reduces headache pain and increases the proportion of patients who are pain-free.

Almotriptan: An Effective Treatment for Migraine Headaches

This study confirms the efficacy of almotriptan in treating acute migraine headaches. The research highlights the significant improvements in pain relief and the increased proportion of patients achieving pain-free status with almotriptan compared to placebo.

Finding Relief from Migraine Pain

Just like a camel navigating a desert needs to find shade from the scorching sun, individuals with migraine headaches require effective treatments to alleviate their pain. This research provides valuable information for patients seeking relief from migraine pain, demonstrating the potential benefits of almotriptan for managing this debilitating condition.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study highlights the effectiveness of almotriptan in treating acute migraine headaches. The research demonstrates the drug's ability to reduce pain and increase the proportion of patients who achieve pain-free status, offering hope for individuals struggling with this common and debilitating condition.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2008-07-23
  2. Date Revised 2019-09-01
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

11966862

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1046/j.1526-4610.2002.0420s1032.x

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