Question 1

what are the side effects of using imitrex (sumatriptan) everyday?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal: Imitrex (sumatriptan) is not supposed to be used for routine use,  it is not prevention of migraines nor supposed to be used daily.  It narrows blood vessels to treat the migraines and can have affects on circulation,  there are better options to look at prevention.

Question 2

i just started taking imitrex, (sumatriptan) what should i looke out for in terms of side effects?

Accepted Answer

Imitrex (sumatriptan) SE: chest and other pressure sensations, vertigo, parasthesia, stomach pain, headache and confusion. Is a great abortive drug to treat episodic migraine headache.

Question 3

what are some side effects of taking imitrex (sumatriptan) for migraines?

Accepted Answer

Many have none, but: There r always minor or serious side effects; also allergic reactions.. Some minor--anxiety, tingly skin, dizzy, strange feeling, nausea...; allergic--hives, difficult breathing, tightness chest, swelling lips...Serious--fast, irregular heart rate, hallucinating, numbness in an extremity, severe flushing, cyanotic fingers or toes. Enough? Every med--rx or otc has mild-severe adverse/allergic reax.

Question 4

need medicine for a migraine i've had imitrex (sumatriptan) and a shot injection but don't like the side effects of either is there anything out now thats better?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.: Other medications include zomig, (zolmitriptan) maxalt, Amerge and others.  Side effects vary from one medication to another and person to person.  You could also consider medication to decrease the number of migraines, but only if they occur often enough to take something daily.

Question 5

imitrex (sumatriptan) side effects how long do they last commonly? and can taking imitrex (sumatriptan) cause toxic neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Avoid using it: Imitrex (sumatriptan) is a triptan.  There are several different forms.  Many patients can not tolerate one but do well with another.  Imitrex (sumatriptan) can cause nausea and dizziness which should resolve within a couple hours.  I am unaware of any reports of Imitrex (sumatriptan) neuropathy.

Question 6

what are the side effects of using imitrex (sumatriptan) nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

Only a few: Triptans can increase blood pressure, and sometimes drowsiness and lethargy follows useage.  Triptans do affect size of blood vessels indirectly.  Since too frequent or too high dosing over a short period of time can increase risk for heart attacks and/or strokes, doctors limit maximal doses for 24 hrs and 7 days.  However, the nasal spray is very quick and effective, and a serious event is rare.

Question 7

what are the side effects of imitrex (sumatriptan) nasal spray for migraines?

Accepted Answer

Minor and major: There are many potential side effects,  usually minor and local and some major. As a general principle, the stronger the medicine one takes, the increased  potential for side effects. Imitrex is quite a  strong medication- caution if over 50 years, arrhythmia,  taking additional medications like ssri (celexa, prozac). More details at:
http://www.Medicinenet.Com/sumatriptan-nasal_spray/article.Htm.

Question 8

when i take imitrex (sumatriptan) it feels like my head is, or is that not a normal side effect?

Accepted Answer

Huh?: Is what? I assume you realize you left out what your head feels like.
In any case, discuss this side effect with whomever is your treating physician.

Question 9

i am prone to migraines. neg neuro consult. fiorecet doesn't work. imitrex (sumatriptan) makes me sick. 1..why do they occur same side all the time? 2. ? meds

Accepted Answer

Triggers: Many people find that there are certain things that trigger their migraines. Try to keep a diary of when they occur and what you ate or did prior to the headache.

Question 10

daily migraine 4-6 pm right side follows trigeminal nerve taking imitrex (sumatriptan) sometimes 2x do i need a neuro consult?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I recommend seeing your neurologist as your having persistant pain that is not being relieved by medication that usually takes care of it. Wishing you the best.

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What are the side effects of using imitrex (sumatriptan) everyday?

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I just started taking imitrex, (sumatriptan) what should i looke out for in terms of side effects?

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What are some side effects of taking imitrex (sumatriptan) for migraines?

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Need medicine for a migraine i've had imitrex (sumatriptan) and a shot injection but don't like the side effects of either is there anything out now thats better?

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Imitrex (sumatriptan) side effects how long do they last commonly? and can taking imitrex (sumatriptan) cause toxic neuropathy?

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What are the side effects of using imitrex (sumatriptan) nasal spray?

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What are the side effects of imitrex (sumatriptan) nasal spray for migraines?

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When i take imitrex (sumatriptan) it feels like my head is, or is that not a normal side effect?

A member asked:

I am prone to migraines. neg neuro consult. fiorecet doesn't work. imitrex (sumatriptan) makes me sick. 1..why do they occur same side all the time? 2. ? meds

A member asked:

Daily migraine 4-6 pm right side follows trigeminal nerve taking imitrex (sumatriptan) sometimes 2x do i need a neuro consult?

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