A patient who has migraine headaches has been using sumatriptan with good initial results but now reports frequent migraine recurrence 24 hours later. Which medication will the provider order for this patient?

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Naratriptan is a suitable choice for patients experiencing frequent migraine recurrence after initial treatment because it has a longer half-life than sumatriptan, which can help prevent or reduce the frequency of migraine recurrence.

A Patient Who Has Migraine Headaches Has Been Using Sumatriptan