A member asked:

Neuro on call advised i take another sumatriptan100mg, 3rd in 4 days, (would be 3rd dose ever taken). insert says dont take more 2x/week. what to do?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes for now: You may take sumatriptan up to 2 doses per day. The warning is there because using sumatriptan more than 2x/wk is not the way to treat chronic migraines and that one would need to rule out something more serious. If this is triggered by an acute stress, it'd be ok to take the drug 2-3x/wk for a couple of weeks. For long term management, there a better , safer,& ? cheaper options.Talk to your neuro

Answered 7/29/2015

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