Page last updated: 2024-11-04

sumatriptan and Menopause

sumatriptan has been researched along with Menopause in 2 studies

Sumatriptan: A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS.
sumatriptan : A sulfonamide that consists of N,N-dimethyltryptamine bearing an additional (N-methylsulfamoyl)methyl substituent at position 5. Selective agonist for a vascular 5-HT1 receptor subtype (probably a member of the 5-HT1D family). Used (in the form of its succinate salt) for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.

Menopause: The last menstrual period. Permanent cessation of menses (MENSTRUATION) is usually defined after 6 to 12 months of AMENORRHEA in a woman over 45 years of age. In the United States, menopause generally occurs in women between 48 and 55 years of age.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Women with migraine often experience a worsening of symptoms at menopause."2.39Approach to the patient with migraine. ( Baringer, JR; Raskin, NH, 1996)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Targa, C1
Massons, J1
Raskin, NH1
Baringer, JR1

Reviews

2 reviews available for sumatriptan and Menopause

ArticleYear
[Therapeutic strategies in menstrual migraine].
    Revista de neurologia, 1995, Volume: 23 Suppl 2

    Topics: Brain; Ergotamine; Estradiol; Female; Hormones; Humans; Menopause; Menstrual Cycle; Menstruation; Mi

1995
Approach to the patient with migraine.
    Hospital practice (1995), 1996, Feb-15, Volume: 31, Issue:2

    Topics: Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Antipyrine; Chloral Hydrate; Drug Combinations; Drug Therapy, Combination;

1996