Triptans Associated with Rare Cases of Serotonin Syndrome
Even when used as monotherapy, triptans linked to potentially serious complications
Publish date: May 14, 2008
Triptans -- serotonin-receptor agonists used to treat migraines -- are linked to uncommon but potentially serious cases of serotonin syndrome, according to a letter published in the May 15 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.