Sumatriptan (Generic for Imitrex)

[JessiLinn]

I was wondering if anyone had ever taken this? It is the med that my HA specialist put me on and every time I take it I have this horrible burning sensation, tightness and stiffness from my head down my shoulders and arms. It is so bad, I would almost rather have the HA, than this pain.

[bagheesmom]

I use the 6mg injections and they cause a burning/ tightness feeling in my neck back of head feeling and have told both of my my NL's about it and they said they arent worrisome side effects. They bring me a few hours of pain relief but I only use them when I really need them cuz of the weird side effects.

[selmaS]

  They have a number for emergencies....call and leave a message....u may be able to get something called into ur pharmacy....

[JessiLinn]

Yeah, unfortunately his office was closed when I figured it out and that's all I have for pain. So I'm screwed until Monday.

[selmaS]

  Then call ur Dr to see if the med can be changed.,. always call when u have a reaction.

[JessiLinn]

We've been trying to figure out which one was causing it because he put me on 5 different meds at one time and I just figured out this afternoon that it was this one. I read the side effects off the paperwork from the pharmacy, but I can't figure out if it's the same or normal or what. I just know that it makes me feel so bad I can't stand it!!!!

[selmaS]

  Hi...I never had this med, what did the Dr say when u mentioned the side effects u get with this med?

sumatriptan tablet - oral, Imitrex (cont.)

SIDE EFFECTS: Flushing, sensations of tingling/numbness/prickling/heat, weakness, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Chest/jaw/neck tightness can commonly occur shortly after using sumatriptan. Only rarely are these signs of a serious condition. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a serious reaction related to a lack of blood flow to the heart, brain or other parts of the body. Seek immediate medical attention if any of these unlikely but very serious (rarely fatal) side effects occur: chest pain, jaw/left arm pain, fainting, fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat, vision changes, weakness on one side of the body, confusion, slurred speech, sudden or severe stomach/abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: blue fingers/toes/nails, cold sensation of hands/feet, hearing changes, mental/mood changes, seizures.This medication may rarely cause a very serious condition called serotonin syndrome.