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Sumatriptan is an anti-migrane agent which is a kind of brain and nerve drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Triptam • Imigran • Imigen • Imitrex • Migrex

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
4.1
61 reviews
Migraine in children
3.5
60 reviews
Cluster headache
3.1
108 reviews
Headaches & migraine
Condition

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How long does Imitrex (sumatriptan) last?

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Hey, where can I order sumatriptan online?

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Please describe the medication: sumatriptan?

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Can one build a tolerance to imitrex (sumatriptan)?

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Are there any safety worries with taking sumatriptan?

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Please describe the medication: imitrex (sumatriptan)?

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

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

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Can i take a sumatriptan 50mg after I have taken 2 pink migraleve?

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Can you split a 100mg sumatriptan pill in half and safely take 50mg?

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What do you advise if I'm taking 25 mg of sumatriptan and when I take it I feel like weird, is this normal?

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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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What are sumatriptan side effects?

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Can I take sumatriptan after I eat?

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Can i take sumatriptan 5 days before a surgery?

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Can i take sumatriptan 2 hours after taking excedrin?

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Can i take excederin 4 hours after sumatriptan succinate?

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

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

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

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I recently started taking sumatriptan and now I feel really stressed?

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What do you suggest if my girlfriend just took 5 injections of sumatriptan succinate?

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

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

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I have been using sumatriptan for migraines for about 15 yrs. It doesn't seem to work as well it used to, any other options?

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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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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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Can sumatriptan induce strokes.?

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Does sumatriptan lower blood sugar?

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