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· Trade Name
IMITREX
· Generic Name
Sumatriptan
· Drug Class
Migraine medication
Cluster headache medication
· How It Works
Medication activates certain receptors and produces constriction of blood vessels in the brain.
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
blindness
bowel ischemia
cerebral hemorrhage
heart arrhythmias
heart attack
high blood pressure
seizures
spasm of arteries around the heart
stroke
· Common Side Effects
chest pain
dizziness
fatigue
flushing
jaw pain
neck pain
nerve damage
weakness
This document is not a complete guide and is intended only for general
consumer understanding and education. It is not meant to substitute
for your physician or pharmacist. Medicues Pharmacy should not be used
to indicate drug safety, effectiveness, or the appropriateness of use.
Please consult you physician or pharmacist for questions regarding
your medication use.
Medication information has been obtained from the Pharmacuetical
Physician Prescribing information.
Updated March 9th 2009
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