Which of the following conditions would contraindicate use of sumatriptan (Imitrex)?
a. Diabetes mellitus
b. Cardiovascular disease
c. History of depression
d. Neurologic deficit
ANS: B
Triptans are contraindicated for use in patients with hypersensitivity to the drug, ischemic heart disease, or signs and symptoms of ischemic heart disease, Prinzmetal's angina, or uncontrolled hypertension.
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