sumatriptan
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What is sumatriptan?
Generic Name: sumatriptan
Other Brand Names:
Imitrex, Imitrex Nasal, Imitrex Statdose, Imitrex Statdose Refill, Sumatriptan Succinate
Sumatriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
Sumatriptan tablets and nasal spray are used to treat migraine headaches.
Sumatriptan
will only treat
a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent
headaches or reduce the number of attacks.Sumatriptan may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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- May 11, 2007
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- Jun 20, 2009
I am a 62 year old female and take sumatriptan for migraines. For the past 18 months/2 yea...
