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Imitrex® |
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Imitrex 25mg |
9 Tablets |
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Imitrex 25mg |
27 Tablets |
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Imitrex Oral 100mg |
9 Tablets |
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Imitrex Oral 100mg |
27 Tablets |
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Imitrex Oral 50mg |
9
Tablets |
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Imitrex Oral 50mg |
27 Tablets |
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Imitrex
Medication Drug Information
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.
Online Imitrex Use Indication:
Imitrex 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. 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.
Prescription Drug Imitrex Side
Effects:
Imitrex side effects includes: 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.
Precautions on using Imitrex
prescription:
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. Imitrex medication is excreted into
breast milk. The effects on nursing infants are unknown at this
time. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Imitrex Drug Interaction:
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 Imitrex. Do not start or stop
any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Imitrex Overdose:
If overdose is suspected, contact
your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include tremor, chest pain, slowed
breathing, and seizures.
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