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Which triptans do you use in stroke induced migraines?

Which triptans are safer in stroke induced migraines?
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Neurology · UCLA
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If the stroke is ischemic, I do not use triptans and would consider a non-constrictive acute care medication such as a gepant (e.g. ubrogepant or rimegepant) or ditan (i.e. lasmiditan). If the stroke is hemorrhagic and the cause has been corrected, I would use any triptan. I have a long term experie...

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