Imitrex®
Important Note before you buy this migraine medication online
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or
other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate
that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Imitrex Uses
This medication is used to treat migraine headache attacks once
they occur. It is not effective in preventing migraines. This medication
is not to be used for other types of headaches.
How to Use Imitrex One dose is taken by mouth at
the first signs of a migraine attack. If you must take a second
dose, do so exactly as instructed by your doctor. Do not take more
than 200mg in a 24 hour period. Tablets are to be swallowed whole
with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew them.
Imitrex Side Effects
This migraine medication may initially cause flushing, dizziness,
weakness, nausea, drowsiness, stiffness, or feelings of tingling,
heat, fatigue. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome,
inform your doctor. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction
to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic
reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
Imitrex Precautions
Tell your doctor if you have: heart disease, coronary artery disease,
high blood pressure, stroke, kidney disease, liver disease, allergies
(especially drug allergies). There have been rare reports of those
with sulfa drug allergies having allergic reactions to sumatriptan.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Since this medication may cause
drowsiness, use caution operating machinery or engaging in activities
requiring alertness and avoid alcohol because it may increase drowsiness/dizziness
effects. The manufacturer does not recommend use of sumatriptan
in the elderly, because they may be more sensitive to its side effects.
Sumatriptan should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication
is excreted into breast milk. The effects on nursing infants are
unknown at this time. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Imitrex Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication
you take, especially of: ergotamine- containing medication, all
headache drugs, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine,
selegiline, tranylcypromine). Do not take MAO inhibitors with sumatriptan
or use sumatriptan within 2 weeks of stopping use of MAO inhibitors.
Do not take any ergotamine-containing medication and sumatriptan
within 24 hours of each other. Also, report the use of all antidepressants
or any medications used for weight control. If you are unsure about
the types of medications you take, ask your care provider or pharmacist.
It is recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this
medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or
pharmacist approval.
Overdose
If overdose of this migraine medication is suspected, contact your
local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms
of overdose may include tremor, chest pain, slowed breathing, and
seizures.
Notes
This medication is used to relieve a migraine attack in progress.
It is not effective in preventing migraine attacks.
Missed Dose
Take this medication only when a migraine attack occurs as directed.
This is not taken routinely. Never "double-up" the dose.
Storage
Store this medication at 15 to 30 degrees C (59 to 86 degrees F)
away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep this
and all medications out of the reach of children.
