or triptans are a class of medication and examples of triptans are sumatriptan (brand name imitrex), zomig,
maxalt, axert... well those are just to name a few.
And yes, they are migraine medication
and you take them at the first signs of the migraine, the SS, and it will stop the SS as long as you take it at the very first signs that it is starting. You can get it prescribed by a neurologist or your family doctor. It is better to go to a neurologist instead of an eye doctor. But...