Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Please describe the medication: sumatriptan?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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.
Answered 10/4/2016
5.4k views
Migraine med: Tryptans are mediations used for the acute treatment of migraine they replace the low serotonin levels in platelets and abort headaches there are a number of varieties of this medication, sumatryptan is one available in tablet or injectable form.
Answered 1/28/2013
5.4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Took sumatriptan (mom's med for migraines) with antidepressant and am experiencing drug interaction of tight jaw. Been a few weeks. What should I do?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Would the drugs imitrex, (sumatriptan) tranzene, Zoloft cause/adversely affect eye muscle imbalance?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have chronic migraines and take Imitrex (sumatriptan) for relief -is there anything new on the market?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Are there risks associated with taking Imitrex (sumatriptan) for migraines on a long term basis, for 1-2 migraines per month?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can a person who takes Imitrex (sumatriptan) for migraines build a tolerance to the drug? having to eventually increase dose or change medications?
I've had a migraine that has lasted for 3 days. I've taken various OTC medication and Imitrex (sumatriptan) with no result. What else can I do?
I've been having migraines for about a week. I currently take sumatriptan but it does not seem to be working. What else can I do? Should I see my doctor about other medications I can take? Also, I've been experiencing blurred vision and extreme fatig
I have confirmed migraine diagnosis and if taken in time, Imitrex (sumatriptan) works. Can one build a tolerance to the Imitrex (sumatriptan) drug needing to up the dose?
Can the drug imitrex (sumatriptan) make your blood pressure go up?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
