Imitrex
Imitrex is medication designed to target migraine headaches. IMITREX is the most prescribed acute migraine prescription medication in the United States. If you have migraines or think you may have migraines buy have not been diagnosed, we are here to help you find the relief you need to take back control of your life.
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Tablets
Chemical Name: SUMATRIPTAN (SOO-ma-trip-tan)
Common uses
Imitrex is a cerebral vasoconstrictor used to relieve migraine headache attacks as they occur. It will not prevent or reduce the number of attacks you experience.
Before using
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Imitrex. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE imitrex nasal spray if you are also taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking ergot alkaloids. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE OF imitrex nasal spray IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a history of chest pain, heart conditions, arrhythmias, high blood pressure, or stroke. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking Imitrex.
Directions
Follow the directions for using Imitrex provided by your doctor. SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. IT IS BEST TO TAKE A DOSE OF Imitrex as soon as you notice symptoms of a migraine attack. Allow 2 hours between taking doses of Imitrex. DO NOT TAKE ADDITIONAL DOSES if you do not get a response from the first dose. STORE Imitrex at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.
Cautions
Imitrex IS NOT INTENDED to prevent or reduce the number of migraine attacks that you experience. IF YOU HAVE A HEADACHE THAT IS DIFFERENT than your usual migraine attacks, check with your doctor before using imitrex drug. BEFORE YOU BEGIN USING Imitrex, give your doctor and pharmacist a list of all prescription and non-prescription medicines that you are using to treat and prevent migraine attacks. DO NOT USE ERGOT-CONTAINING MEDICINES within 24 hours of using imitrex drug. If you have questions about which medicines contain ergot, ask your doctor or pharmacist. BEFORE USING Imitrex ALSO TELL YOUR DOCTOR if you have chest pains, heart disease, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes. Also tell your doctor if you smoke, if you have had a heart attack, if you have liver or kidney disease, are post-menopausal, or have had any seizures. Keep your doctor informed if you develop any of these conditions while you are taking Imitrex medicine. Imitrex MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS. Using Imitrex medication alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines can cause dizziness. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Imitrex during pregnancy. Imitrex IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using imitrex injection, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions
If you take too much
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.
Additional information
If Imitrex does not stop or decrease the severity of your migraine attack or if your symptoms become worse, check with your doctor. DO NOT SHARE Imitrex with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE Imitrex for other health conditions. KEEP Imitrex out of the reach of children and pets. IF USING Imitrex FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
Imitrex side effects:
Side effects for Imitrex
Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, or feeling sick. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE USING ADDITIONAL DOSES if you experience wheezing; tightness in the jaw, neck, or chest; chest pain; or heart throbbing. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY AND DO NOT USE ANY MORE OF THIS MEDICINE if you experience shortness of breath, swelling of the eyelids, face, or lips, or develop a skin rash or hives. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Imitrex success stories:
Success stories for Imitrex
This Imitrex drug saved my job. I had lost so many days due to migraines I would not have been surprised by my firing. The key to Imitrex is to take it IMMEDIATELY, as soon as you are reasonably sure you have a migraine. If you wait, the Imitrex drug is considerably less effective. I found the tablets did not work fast enough for me, so I would most often need two doses to get rid of the pain. The Imitrex nasal spray is also an option, but for my copay, the shots are the best. They start working in five minutes and you can be pain free in as little as fifteen. The shot kit makes it easy for a layperson to give an Imitrex injection. If necessary, I can give myself a shot in the ladies room and be back at work in minutes. The creator of Imitrex deserves a medal. No more writhing in bed for three days helpless and in pain! What could be better than Imitrex?
I’ve tried several of the triptans, and they were OK, but Imitrex is wonderful. One of the best points about Imitrex tablets is that if it’s a stubborn Migraine and a tablet doesn’t do the job, there’s still the option of using an Imitrex injection. This is the only triptan that offers this option. The Imitrex injections may be a bit on the expensive side, but they generally give me relief within 15 minutes and are far easier and less expensive than a trip to the ER.
I Find Imitrex works for my worst of migraines generally within 1 hr. I limit my use of Imitrex because of the cost. Only 1 time out of the some 30+ odd times I have used imitrex nasal spray did it not bring me the relief. Usually I take OTC except on the very severe migraines. Rarely have I needed more than 1 tablet to get rid of the migraine, the pain and all the peripheral discomforts such as light, noise, auras, nausea.
