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Sumatriptan

· 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

Posted on May 28, 2009