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Imitrex

Imitrex

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Brands

Migrex • Imigran • Imigen • Triptam

Generic Drug

Sumatriptan

Side Effects

Common

Flushing
Drowsiness
Loss of strength
Paresthesia
Abnormal sense of taste
Numbness or tingling
Decreased taste

Serious

Loss of vision
Vision loss

Treats

Migraine
Condition
Cluster headache
Condition
Headaches & migraine
Condition

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A 34-year old asked:

How long does Imitrex (sumatriptan) last?

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A 37-year old asked:

Can one build a tolerance to imitrex (sumatriptan)?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: imitrex (sumatriptan)?

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A 30-year old male asked:

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

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A 28-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: imitrex (sumatriptan)?

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A 34-year old female asked:

How much Imitrex (sumatriptan) is too much? In an average month I have to take around 12 doses. Could this have harmful effects?

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A 38-year old asked:

Is it safe to take Imitrex (sumatriptan) several days in a row?

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A 48-year old asked:

What's the difference between treximet and imitrex (sumatriptan)?

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A 30-year old male asked:

What are the side effects of using Imitrex (sumatriptan) everyday?

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A 45-year old asked:

I just started taking imitrex, (sumatriptan) what should I looke out for in terms of side effects?

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A 48-year old female asked:

I have chronic migraines and take Imitrex (sumatriptan) for relief -is there anything new on the market?

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A 38-year old female asked:

Are there risks associated with taking Imitrex (sumatriptan) for migraines on a long term basis, for 1-2 migraines per month?

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A 37-year old asked:

Can a person who takes Imitrex (sumatriptan) for migraines build a tolerance to the drug? having to eventually increase dose or change medications?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can i take Imitrex (sumatriptan) right after celexa?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can I use Imitrex (sumatriptan) and maxalt in the same day?

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A 43-year old asked:

What should be the time between maxalt and imitrex (sumatriptan)?

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A 43-year old asked:

What are some side effects of taking Imitrex (sumatriptan) for migraines?

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A 40-year old asked:

When I take Imitrex (sumatriptan) it feels like my head is, or is that not a normal side effect?

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A 56-year old female asked:

Why is Imitrex (sumatriptan) for migraine limited by health insurance companies to 9 pills a month?

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A 44-year old female asked:

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

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A 31-year old female asked:

I didn't get to take my Imitrex (sumatriptan) until about one hour after my migraine started and it won't go away what can I do?

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A 35-year old female asked:

I take 60 mg a day of cymbalta (duloxetine) and 100 mg of Imitrex as needed but lately it's been 3 times a week. Is this a safe combo?

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A 33-year old female asked:

I get frequent headaches several times a week nd all my dr.Does is tells me to take imitrex (sumatriptan). Could something else be wrong?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Prescribed Imitrex for migraines. but I only recvd 9 with NO refills. Why wasnt I given refills? Out of 35 days Ive had 23 headaches. What can I do?

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A 37-year old asked:

Painful migraine! took Imitrex (sumatriptan) (100mg) two hours ago. Is it more effective to take second dose 2 hrs after vs. 4 hrs?Not 2exceed 200/24 hr

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A 17-year old male asked about a 16-year old female:

My girlfriend gets migraines so bad she have to take more Imitrex (sumatriptan) than she told and i just want to know of anything that can aid her migraines?

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A 30-year old male asked:

Can you take Imitrex (sumatriptan) and celexa together I have been i take Imitrex (sumatriptan) during the day and celexa at 3am is this safe my dr says yes?

3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old female asked:

I am prone to migraines. Neg neuro consult. Fiorecet doesn't work. Imitrex (sumatriptan) makes me sick. 1..Why do they occur same side all the time? 2. ? Meds

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A 25-year old male asked:

How often can I take Imitrex (sumatriptan) for migraine (per week) and what alternatives are there if i've already taken the maximum number of recommended doses?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Imitrex (sumatriptan) 6mg injections for cluster headaches worked the first 2/3 times but now not effective anymore. Even taking 2 at once doesn't stop the pain!???

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