Question 1

had a migraine all day. took 2 doses of 100mg of imitrex (sumatriptan). trying to decide where to go next. cambia/zomig route or sumavel?

Accepted Answer

Cambia only: If you've used 200mg of sumatriptan in a day you've used your limit, no more triptans (that includes zomig (zolmitriptan) and sumavel) today. Cambia is an NSAID, so that's ok. Given the meds you are on it sounds like you have a neurologist but it's time for you to see a headache sub-specialist!

Question 2

exceeding migraine isn't working, zomig (zolmitriptan) makes my jaw tight, and head hurt worse, i take phenergan with it as well, imitrex does the same as zomig (zolmitriptan). ?

Accepted Answer

HA's need analysis: In order to get a long term solution to your headaches a solid diagnosis needs to be made on what type of headaches you have as well as how they respond to specific medications by tracking individual parameters.  I'd be happy to guide you in this process &amp; look at your problem in a way that'd optimize the choosing of the best medication based upon their characterization.

Question 3

please describe the medication: sumatriptan?

Accepted Answer

For migraine: Sumatriptan is a synthetic drug belonging to the triptan class, used for the treatment of migraine headaches. Structurally, it is an analog of the naturally occurring neuro-active alkaloids dimethyltryptamine (dmt), bufotenine, and 5-methoxy-dimethyltryptamine, with an n-methyl sulfonamidomethyl- group at position c-5 on the indole ring.

Question 4

can sumatriptan induce strokes.?

Accepted Answer

Yes, potential: cerebrovascular event at a rate of 1 per 1,000 patients.  Do not use sumatriptan if you feel sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body. In general patients with migraine may be at increased risk of certain cerebrovascular events.  An injection of sumatriptan has also been shown to be extremely effective by completely terminating an attack in 74% of patients in 5 minutes.

Question 5

does sumatriptan lower blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

May raise BP: Sumatriptan at ordinary dosing levels should be unlikely to affect blood pressure, but may in some cases, transiently raise bp, during a headache.

Question 6

side-effects of imigran or sumatriptan?

Accepted Answer

Usually mild: All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome when using sumatriptan:

anxiety; burning, numbness, or tingling of the skin; dizziness; drowsiness; feeling of heaviness, pressure, or tightness; feeling strange; mild, temporary flushing; muscle aches or cramps.

Question 7

does  sumatriptan  take away cluster migraine?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Problem is tha clusters generaly are too frequent and long-lasting to respond to a triptian. There are geneally better treatments with an emphasis on prevention as much as possible.

Question 8

i have a migraine, and my sumatriptan won't work.

Accepted Answer

Get checked.: The rule of thumb is that if there is a change in the nature of your headache, (is worse or different) from past ones, then you need to be evaluated to find out why.  A difference in the character of a typical headache, can mean there is another cause for it that needs to be treated. Call your doc or get seen today. I the pain is severe, you have new symptoms, like numbness, tingling,etc. ER!

Question 9

do i need a prescription for sumatriptan (100mg)?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: It's a very common medicine for migraines.  Make a visit with your doctor to see if you can benefit from it.

Question 10

can i take imitrex (sumatriptan) right after celexa?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Imitrex (sumatriptan) is immediately acting, while Celexa is a long acting medication, they both target serotonin and serotonin receptors, but are often used in combination for migraine headaches.

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Had a migraine all day. took 2 doses of 100mg of imitrex (sumatriptan). trying to decide where to go next. cambia/zomig route or sumavel?

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Exceeding migraine isn't working, zomig (zolmitriptan) makes my jaw tight, and head hurt worse, i take phenergan with it as well, imitrex does the same as zomig (zolmitriptan). ?

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Please describe the medication: sumatriptan?

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Can sumatriptan induce strokes.?

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Does sumatriptan lower blood sugar?

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Side-effects of imigran or sumatriptan?

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Does sumatriptan take away cluster migraine?

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I have a migraine, and my sumatriptan won't work.

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Do i need a prescription for sumatriptan (100mg)?

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Can i take imitrex (sumatriptan) right after celexa?

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