Many drugs treat migraines but triptans are the best

Migraine, a severe, throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head, is the leading cause of disability in girls and women aged 15 to 49 years. — TNS

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 this week.

Triptans work by narrowing blood vessels in the brain and preventing the release of chemicals that cause pain and inflammation.