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I took an imitrex (sumatriptan) this am and it worked but my migraine is back, can i take another one?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Imitrex (sumatriptan): Let your prescribing doctor be aware of your dosing if exceeds what was prescribed.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 7/1/2013

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