Drug Uses
Imitrex is used to treat migraine headaches.

General Information
Information presented here is general, should you have any further questions please contact your personal healthcare practitioner.

How Drug Works
Imitrex targets the blood vessels and the nerves which cause the migraine headaches.

How Taken
When you have migraine simptoms take one dose of Imitrex. In some cases two doses, but not more than 200 mg a day, can be taken only if instructed by your personal healthcare practitioner.

Possible Side Effects
The following side effects can occur when taking Imitrex: dizziness, nausea, fatigue, drowsiness

Warnings/Precautions
If you have any of the following conditions you should not take Imitrex: allergy to Imitrex, Raynaud syndrome, strokes in the past, certain types of heart disease, transient ischemic attacks, uncontrolled blood pressure, peripheral vascular disease. You should consult your personal doctor before taking this medicine if you smoke, have high cholesterole or high blood pressure, diabetes.

Overdose
In case of overdose you must get immediate medical care.

Drug Interactions
Before taking this medicine inform your personal doctor if you take any headache medication, ergotamine or MAO inhibitors such as linezolid, furazolidone, tranylcypromine, phenelzine, selegiline.

Missed Dose
Imitrex is not to be taken routinely. Only take this medicine when a migraine attack occurs.

Storage
Keep this medicine in its container, at normal temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep it out of the reach of children.

Pregnancy/Nursing
If you are pregnant please consult your personal doctor before taking Imitrex.

More Information
To obtain more or detailed information please contact your personal doctor or healthcare provider.

Disclaimer
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Other info about Imitrex at Wikipedia.org and other resources:

IMITREX (Sumatriptan Succinate) Tablet, Film Coated [GlaxoSmithKline LLC]
Updated Date: Apr 2, 2010 EST (Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST))

IMITREX (Sumatriptan) Spray [GlaxoSmithKline LLC]
Updated Date: Apr 1, 2010 EST (Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST))

NYTimes reviews treatment options for migraine patients
From the NYTimes:"Migraines are notoriously tricky to treat. Those who suffer from these disabling headaches often try a dozen or so medications before they find something that works. “What might be a miracle drug for one person could be a dud for another.” Be prepared for a multi-tiered approach.Doctors typically prescribe a triptan drug or an ergot-related drug to help people control infrequent migraine attacks. There are 7 types of triptans. The best-seller Imitrex (sumatriptan) is available in an affordable generic version (the chemical formula is shown above). Triptans are far more popular, but many people who do not respond well to triptans do well with the ergots, such as D.H.E. (dihydroergotamine), Dr. Saper said.If you have migraines at least weekly your doctor may prescribe a...

IMITREX (Sumatriptan Succinate) Injection [GlaxoSmithKline LLC]
Updated Date: Mar 22, 2010 EST (Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST))

IMITREX (Sumatriptan) Spray [SmithKline Beecham Corporation]
Updated Date: Oct 30, 2009 EST (Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST))