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SUMATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) Drug and Prescription Information

SUMATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet)

SUMATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) Medication Classification

SUMATRIPTAN (By mouth)

SUMATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) Brandname

Imitrex

SUMATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) is used for the Treatment

Sumatriptan (soo-ma-TRIP-tan) Treats migraine headaches.

When To Not Use SUMATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet)

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to sumatriptan, or if you have a history of certain heart or blood vessel disorders, stroke, ischemic bowel disease, or severe liver disease. You should not use this medicine if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, or if you are also using any ergotamine medicine (such as D.H.E. 45®, Migranal®, Cafergot®) or an MAO inhibitor (Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, Parnate®).

How Should You Use SUMATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet)

Tablet

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
If your headache comes back or does not go away after taking this medicine, wait at least 2 hours before taking another dose. If you feel you need to take the medicine more than 4 times in one day, call your doctor.
Never share your medicine with anyone.

Proper SUMATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) Storage

Store SUMATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep SUMATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using SUMATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using medicine for depression (such as trazodone, Celexa®, Effexor®, Luvox®, Paxil®, Prozac®, Serzone®, Zoloft®).

SUMATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) Warnings

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney disease, diabetes, epilepsy, or a family history of coronary artery disease.
Tell your doctor if you smoke, if you are over 40, or if you have gone through menopause.
This medicine may make you dizzy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

SUMATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, trouble breathing
Numbness or tingling in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
Stomach pain, diarrhea, blood in your stools
Tightness or discomfort in your chest, neck, or jaw
Discomfort in your throat
Feeling of warmth or being too hot
Weakness or tiredness