Drug comparisons
Frovatriptan vs Methysergide
Frovatriptan vs Methysergide for migraines: Frovatriptan (triptan) for acute attacks, Methysergide (ergot) for prevention. Compare efficacy and side effects.
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Clinical context
This comparison occurs when evaluating acute triptan therapy versus older prophylactic ergots for patients with frequent or refractory migraines.
Bottom line
Frovatriptan is generally the better option for most due to targeted acute use and safety, while Methysergide is reserved for select preventive cases.
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