Drug: Imitrex |
sumatriptan succinate (pronounced soo-muh-TRIP-tan SUK-sih-nayt) |
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| Common Side Effects: dizziness, whirling feeling, tingling, warm or hot sensation, burning sensation, heaviness, pressure or tightness, injection site reaction. |
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| Less Common Side Effects: drowsiness, headache, anxiety, uneasiness, fatigue, ECG changes, altered vision, abdominal discomfort, difficulty swallowing, flushing, feeling of strangeness, tight feeling in the head, cold sensation, pressure or tightness in the chest, muscle aches, muscle cramps, increased sweating, neck pain, discomfort of the throat, nasal cavity or sinus, mouth, jaw, or tongue. |
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| Missed Dose: Take this medication as soon as you have signs or symptoms of a migraine. |
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Drug Interactions: Combining certain medications may alter their actions or produce unwanted effects. Tell your health care provider about other prescription medications, nonprescription medications, herbs, and supplements you're taking, especially:
- ergot and ergot derivatives
- MAO inhibitors (antidepressants).
- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (antidepressants such as Paxil, Prozac, Sarafem, and Zoloft).
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