Triptan discussion in the UK

What drugs should be available "over the counter", and what drugs should only be given under a doctor’s supervision?  Around here you’re encouraged to always talk to your doctor before taking a new drug.  But as far as regulations go, every country answers the question differently.

The question is being discussed in the UK right now when it comes to two of the most popular migraine drugs – Zomig and Imitrex.   The U.K. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has decided to start a public consultation on the topic.  The thought process so far is that making them more available would be a positive move, because they need to be taken as early as possible during a migraine attack.

If you live in the UK, stop by the MHRA home page and give them your opinion right now.

There is a growing amount of information on this website about various migraine treatments.  There’s a new article as of August 2005 on drugs such as Zomig and Imitrex – read all about the "triptans" here!