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drug adverse effects of triptan(s)

Adverse effects: 1) serotonin syndrome 2) reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome [1] 3) triptans likely increase risk of major cardiovascular events - incidence is low in migraine patients with elevated cardiovascular risk [2]

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DRUGS: serotonin agonist FORM: drug adverse effects serotonin agonist

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 17, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2015
  2. Wang Z, VanderPluym JH, Halker Singh RB et al. Safety of Triptans in Patients Who Have or Are at High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease: A Target Trial Emulation. Mayo Clin Proc. 2024 Aug 29:S0025-6196(24)00164-2 PMID: 39207344 https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(24)00164-2/fulltext