Which medicine is best for tension?
Drugs used to treat Anxiety and Stress
| Drug name | Rating | Rx/OTC |
|---|---|---|
| View information about Paxil Paxil | 6.5 | Rx |
| Generic name: paroxetine systemic Drug class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
What does a triptan do?
Triptan drugs work like a brain chemical called serotonin. This helps quiet down overactive pain nerves. In other words, triptans reverse the changes in your brain that caused your migraine.
What is a common side effect of triptan medications?
numbness or tingling, feeling hot or cold; dizziness, drowsiness, weakness; unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth after using the nasal medicine; pain, burning, numbness, or tingling in your nose or throat after using the nasal medicine; or.
How do triptans make you feel?
The most common include: A warm-hot sensation, tightness, tingling, flushing, and feelings of heaviness or pressure in areas such as the face, arms, legs and occasionally the chest. Triptan sensations in the chest can mimic heart pains (angina) and may cause alarm.
Do triptans work for tension headaches?
Triptans and narcotics. For people who experience both migraines and episodic tension-type headaches, a triptan can effectively relieve the pain of both headaches. Opioids, or narcotics, are rarely used because of their side effects and potential for dependency.
Are triptans bad for you?
Numerous studies have shown that triptans are safe, even with frequent, long-term use. Drug interactions do not seem to be a problem clinically, although numerous suggestions have been made about which drug combinations to avoid, based on knowledge of the pharmacody-namics of triptans.
Do triptans make you sleepy?
The tablets usually work within 30 to 60 minutes. The spray and injection work quicker. Common side effects include feeling or being sick, feeling sleepy or dizzy. Do not take migraine medicines such as ergotamine or other triptans when taking sumatriptan.
Can triptans cause heart problems?
Less than 1% of patients taking triptans in studies that led to their FDA approval developed cardiovascular problems including heart attack, stroke, life-threatening heart rhythms, and death. But the risk is much higher in people with heart disease.
