Migraines can cause severe pain, and some medications help. One such medicine is called rizatriptan. However, new research shows it might not work well for a specific type of migraine called vestibular migraines. These migraines can cause dizziness and balance issues alongside headaches.
Dr. Jeffrey Staab from the Mayo Clinic conducted a study with 134 adults who have vestibular migraines. They took either rizatriptan or a placebo when symptoms started. After one hour, rizatriptan did not reduce symptoms better than the placebo.
After 24 hours, some people felt a bit better regarding light and noise sensitivity, but not for dizziness. This shows that vestibular migraines may need different treatments. Dr. Peter Goadsby suggests that doctors should be aware of these symptoms and be ready to try other options if triptans do not work.
Vocabulary List:
- Migraine /ˈmaɪ.ɡreɪn/ (noun): A severe headache that can cause debilitating pain often accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea and light sensitivity.
- Rizatriptan /ˌrɪ.zəˈtrɪp.tæn/ (noun): A medication used to treat migraine headaches.
- Vestibular /vɛˈstɪb.jə.lər/ (adjective): Relating to the vestibular system which is responsible for balance.
- Symptoms /ˈsɪmp.təmz/ (noun): Physical or mental features indicating a condition or disease.
- Sensitivity /ˌsɛn.səˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ (noun): The quality of being sensitive to stimuli such as light or noise.
- Treatments /ˈtriːt.mənts/ (noun): Methods or medicines used to alleviate or cure an illness or condition.
How much do you know?
What type of migraine did the study focus on?
How many adults participated in the study conducted by Dr. Jeffrey Staab?
After one hour, how did rizatriptan compare to the placebo in reducing symptoms?
Who suggested that doctors should be open to trying other options if triptans do not work for vestibular migraines?
What symptom showed improvement after 24 hours according to the study?
What is the recommended action for doctors regarding vestibular migraines and triptans?
Vestibular migraines can cause dizziness and balance issues in addition to headaches.
After 24 hours, Rizatriptan effectively reduced dizziness in the study participants with vestibular migraines.
Dr. Jeffrey Staab conducted a study on pediatric patients with migraines.
The study compared rizatriptan to ibuprofen for treating vestibular migraines.
Dr. Peter Goadsby recommended that doctors should explore alternative treatments if triptans do not provide relief for vestibular migraines.
Light and noise sensitivity improved after 24 hours in the study participants with vestibular migraines.
According to the study, some people felt better regarding light and noise sensitivity after hours.
Dr. Jeffrey Staab conducted a study with adults who have vestibular migraines.
Vestibular migraines can cause dizziness and balance issues alongside .
The study showed that vestibular migraines may require different .
Dr. Peter Goadsby recommended that doctors should be ready to try other options if do not work for vestibular migraines.
New research indicates that rizatriptan may not work well for a specific type of migraine called migraines.
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