Comparison between the Effects of Sumatriptan Versus Naratriptan in the Treatment of Postdural Puncture Headache in Obstetric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) in the obstetric anesthesia practice is one of the most annoying, common, and important problems.

Aim: This comparative study was designed to assess the efficacy of naratriptan in relieving PDPH in parturients who gave birth by cesarean section under intrathecal anesthesia and to compare its efficacy with sumatriptan.

Settings And Design: One hundred and eighty-nine adult parturients who complained of PDPH in the first 3 days postpartum period were enrolled in this study.