A 10 year-old boy has a history of severe migraine headaches, for about 3 years. He had to drop out of school due to excessive vomiting, and sleeplessness. His migraine headache is not responding to any conventional treatments such as NSAIDS, anti-depressants, etc. Can he get an injection of Imitrex? What would be the correct dose for him, and how to obtain Imitrex?
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Q: What is the dose of an imitrex injection for a 10 year old boy?
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8/23/08 5:01pm
Dear Nighat,
Your question has been answered in our Ask the Clinician column. Please see Dose of Imitrex injection for a 10 year old boy?
Teri
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