Imitrex
Active Ingredient(s): SumatriptanFDA Approved: * December 28, 1992
Pharm Company: * GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Category: Migraine / Tension Headache
Sumatriptan, sold under the brand name Imitrex among others, is a medication used to treat migraine headaches and cluster headaches.[1] It is taken by mouth, in the nose, or by injection under the skin.[2] Effects generally occur within three hours.[2] Common side effects include chest pressure, fatigue, vomiting, tingling, and the feeling that the world is spinning.[2] Serious side effects may include serotonin syndrome, heart a... [wikipedia]
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3 REPLIESDoes Imitrex cause eye twitches? ## Hello, Josie! How are you? Yes, it has been known to cause muscle twitches, which ma...
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1 REPLYI have taken all sumatriptans ever made probably with Dr. reddys being used currently. I have taken imitrex since it was...
1 REPLYI'm currently taking butalbital + acetaminophen + caffeine (50-325-40) and imitrex 109 milligram for migraine relief...
3 REPLIESMy doctor had me taking Propranolol for migraines but I still had migraines 5 days a week, so he put me on Depakote ER. ...
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