Side Effects
This medication may initially cause flushing, dizziness, weakness, nausea,
drowsiness, stiffness, or feelings of tingling, heat, fatigue. If any of
these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. In the
unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate
medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching,
swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
Tell your doctor if you have: heart disease, coronary artery disease, high
blood pressure, stroke, kidney disease, liver disease, allergies (especially
drug allergies). There have been rare reports of those with sulfa drug allergies
having allergic reactions to sumatriptan. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Since this medication may cause drowsiness, use caution operating machinery
or engaging in activities requiring alertness and avoid alcohol because it
may increase drowsiness/dizziness effects. The manufacturer does not recommend
use of sumatriptan in the elderly, because they may be more sensitive to
its side effects. Sumatriptan should be used during pregnancy only when clearly
needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication
is excreted into breast milk. The effects on nursing infants are unknown
at this time. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you take,
especially of: ergotamine- containing medication, all headache drugs, MAO
inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine).
Do not take MAO inhibitors with sumatriptan or use sumatriptan within 2 weeks
of stopping use of MAO inhibitors. Do not take any ergotamine-containing
medication and sumatriptan within 24 hours of each other. Also, report the
use of all antidepressants or any medications used for weight control. If
you are unsure about the types of medications you take, ask your care provider
or pharmacist. It is recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol while taking
this medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist
approval.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include tremor, chest pain, slowed
breathing, and seizures.
Notes
This medication is used to relieve a migraine attack in progress. It is not
effective in preventing migraine attacks.
Missed Dose
Take this medication only when a migraine attack occurs as directed. This is
not taken routinely. Never "double-up" the dose.
Storage
Store this medication at 15 to 30 degrees C (59 to 86 degrees F) away from
heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep this and all medications
out of the reach of children.
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