Table 1

 NNT1-150 data for currently available triptans

NNTNNH1-151
Sumatriptan
 50 mg3.014.3
 100 mg3.05.9
Naratriptan
 2.5 mg4.81181 (24–∞)1-152
Zolmitriptan
 2.5 mg2.95.9
 5 mg2.73.5
  • 1-150 NNT=number needed to treat.

  • 1-151 NNH=number needed to harm.

  • 1-152 95% CI.