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Imitrex Other Uses
Pronounced: (sue-muh-TRIP-tan)
Uses
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headaches, pain and other symptoms of migraines, including sensitivity to light/sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Sumatriptan does not prevent future migraines or reduce how often you may get a headache.
Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called...
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From Our Experts
05/21/07 #7: Long-term, nearly daily use of Imitrex?
Full Question: I've been getting migraines for the last 20 years. I'm 48 now. I have been taking Imitrex for the last few years and it... Read more »
Taking Imitrex with antidepressants?
Full Question: I have recently been diagnosed with Cluster Headaches and have been prescribed injections of Imitrex to treat them. I've... Read more »
Imitrex for Migraine, MOH, and Stress?
Full Question: I have had migraines for 25 years and always took Imitrex. For the last 3 years I have been under a lot of stress and my... Read more »
06/18/07 #4: Imitrex and Effexor? Diarrhea?
Full Question: I have been suffering migraines for over 35 years ,and although find relief with Imitrex, oral and injectable, I have just... Read more »
9/10/07 #6: Imitrex and other triptans for senior citizens
Full Question:What are your thoughts about prescribing Imitrex and other triptans for senior citizens? I have recently read that after you... Read more »
From Our Sources
FDA approves generic Imitrex
According to generic drugmaker Mylan, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved their generic version of the migraine med Imitrex. The... Read more »
Price check: Imitrex
A comparison of current prices for Imitrex via online U.S. drug distributors. Read more »
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