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Uses
Sumatriptan, a serotonin 5-HT 1 receptor agonist, is used in the treatment of migraine headaches with or without aura (eg, flashing lights, wavy lines, dark spots).
Sumatriptan is also used to treat cluster headaches.
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How to use
Take exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.
Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.
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Side effects
Contact your doctor at once if fast or irregular heartbeat; chest, jaw, or neck pain or numbness; numbness of an arm or leg; severe stomach pain, dizziness, or vomiting; fainting; or vision changes occur.
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
Burning, numbness, or tingling of the skin; dizziness; drowsiness; feeling of heaviness, pressure, or tightness; feeling strange; mild, temporary flushing; muscle aches; nausea; neck stiffness; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; sick feeling; throat or sinus discomfort; tight feeling in the head; tingling; tiredness; vomiting; warm/hot sensation; weakness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue);
bloody diarrhea;
chest pain;
confusion;
fainting;
fast or irregular heartbeat;
hearing problems;
numbness or tingling of an arm or leg;
one-sided weakness;
pain, tightness, or pressure in the jaw, neck, or chest; seizures;
severe headache, dizziness, or vomiting;
severe or prolonged flushing;
severe stomach pain;
shortness of breath;
speech changes;
very cold or blue fingers or toes;
vision changes or loss of vision;
wheezing
If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider.
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Interaction
Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
sibutramine
serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
other serotonin 5-ht 1 receptor agonists
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maois)
ergot derivatives
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Overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
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Notes
Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.
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Missed Dose
Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.
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Other uses
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Storage
Store away from heat and direct light.
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Precaution
Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you have history of liver or kidney problems, seizures (eg epilepsy), or heart problems
if you have shortness of breath, chest pain, or a history of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, high cholesterol, diabetes, or smoking
if you are a woman who is past menopause
if you are a man who is older than 40 years of age
if you are very overweight
if a family member has had heart disease