Article: Study Results Give Hope to Women Who Suffer Migraine Headache During Their Periods; - Data Show Imitrex(R) (sumatriptan succinate) Tablets Effective In Treatment of Menstrually Associated Migraine -.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Women who suffer from migraine headache associated with menstruation may find relief with Imitrex(R) Tablets, according to the combined results of two studies presented today at the 14th Migraine Trust International Symposium in London. More than half of the women treated with Imitrex experienced complete relief of their migraine pain two hours after treatment (59% and 51% at 100 mg and 50 mg, respectively, versus 25% for placebo), treating when pain was mild. In addition, at two hours 48% and 43% of patients, at 100 mg and 50 mg (versus 20% for placebo) were free of migraine pain and associated symptoms (nausea, sensitivity to light and ...

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