Table 3.
Results of consistency analysis in the two study treatment groups
| Frovatriptan | Rizatriptan | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain relief episodes at 2 h | 19 (76) | 20 (74) | NS |
| Pain free episodes at 2 h | 11 (73) | 16 (80) | NS |
| Pain relief episodes at 24 h | 28 (80) | 25 (81) | NS |
| Pain free episodes at 24 h | 23 (70) | 23 (64) | NS |
| Recurrent episodes at 24 h | 3 (60) | 16 (84) | NS |
Consistency of was response was defined as responders in 2 and 3 out of 3 attacks. Data are reported as absolute (n) and relative (%) frequency. p refers to the statistical significance of the difference between the two study drugs