Triptans for cluster headaches

References

Citations

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Author:	Douglas Dana Ralph Poore	Last Updated: August 14, 2006
Medical Review:	Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology Seymour Diamond, MD - Neurology
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