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Sumatriptan is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sumatriptan is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Sumatriptan safe for pregnant women?
Sumatriptan can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Sumatriptan, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Sumatriptan safe during breastfeeding?
Sumatriptan has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sumatriptan on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Sumatriptan on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Sumatriptan on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Sumatriptan on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Sumatriptan on the Heart?
Sumatriptan may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Sumatriptan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sumatriptan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sumatriptan habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Sumatriptan has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Sumatriptan as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Sumatriptan is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Sumatriptan for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sumatriptan
It is safe to take Sumatriptan with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sumatriptan
Information about the interaction of Sumatriptan and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Imitrex® (sumatriptan succinate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 178-179
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1159-1161