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Can you take imitrex (sumatriptan) everyday if it is needed?

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Should not: The main problem with taking anything everyday as a treatment for a migraine is that it can cause rebound headaches. This is even true of triptans, but to a lesser degree. If you are having migraines everyday you need to be on a prophylactic medicine. A medicine to prevent migraines. You may have to go through a period of increased headaches as you stop that daily treatment. I get them too!

Answered 6/17/2017

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Dr. William Newton answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not recommended: Daily use of Imitrex (sumatriptan) can lead to rebound headaches therefore worsening the problem.

Answered 11/26/2016

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