Imitrex Oral
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Medication Information
Sumatriptan is used to
relieve migraine headache symptoms. However, it will not
prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of
attacks you have.
Imitrex is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask
your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should Imitrex be used?
Sumatriptan comes
as a tablet to take by mouth and a nasal spray. It
should be used at the first sign of a migraine headache.
If you are at risk for heart disease and you have never
taken sumatriptan before, you may need to take the first
dose in your doctor's office. Usually only one dose is
needed. If pain is not relieved with the first dose,
your doctor may prescribe a second dose to be taken
after at least 2 hours. Do not take more than 200mg of
the tablets or 40 mg of the nasal spray in any 24-hour
period. Follow the directions on your prescription label
carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain
any part you do not understand. Take sumatriptan exactly
as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it
more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Take the tablet with plenty of water or other fluids.
To use the nasal spray, follow the package directions
or ask or your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part
you do not understand.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking sumatriptan,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic
to sumatriptan or any other drugs.
tell your doctor
and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially fluoxetine
(Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine
(Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), and vitamins. If you have
taken an MAO inhibitor [phenelzine (Nardil) or
tranylcypromine (Parnate)] during the past 2 weeks, do
not take sumatriptan. If you have taken another
medication for migraine headaches such as
dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), methysergide
(Sansert), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt,
Maxalt-MLT), or zolmitriptan (Zomig) during the past 24
hours, do not take sumatriptan.
tell your doctor if
you smoke, if you have a strong family history of heart
disease, if you are postmenopausal, or if you are a man
over 40. Also tell your doctor if you have or have ever
had high blood pressure; angina (recurring chest pain);
a heart attack; diabetes; high cholesterol; obesity;
stroke; transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke);
ischemic bowel disease; coronary artery disease;
seizures; or blood vessel, kidney, or liver disease.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant
while taking sumatriptan, call your doctor.
you
should know that Imitrex may make you drowsy. Do not
drive a car or operate machinery until you know how
Imitrex affects you.
remember that alcohol can add
to the drowsiness caused by Imitrex.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Sumatriptan
is not for routine use. Use it only to relieve your
migraine headache as soon as symptoms of the migraine
appear.
What side effects can Imitrex cause?
Although
side effects from sumatriptan are not common, they can
occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are
severe or do not go away:
flushing
tingling feeling
feeling of warmth
or heaviness
drowsiness
dizziness
upset
stomach
diarrhea
vomiting
irritation of the
nose
muscle cramps
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call
your doctor immediately:
pain or tightness in chest or throat
sudden or
severe stomach pain
fast heartbeat
difficulty
breathing
wheezing
redness, swelling, or itching
of the eyelids, face, or lips
skin rash, lumps, or
hives
change in vision
What storage conditions are needed for
Imitrex?
Keep Imitrex in the container it came in,
tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it
at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture
(not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is
outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist
about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of
overdose, call your local poison control center at
1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not
breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all
appointments with your doctor.
Call your doctor if you continue to have symptoms.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your
pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your
prescription.
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