What is Imitrex?

Imitrex is a medicine used to re relieve migraines and headache symptoms. It belongs to the class of medicine called Sumatriptan. It basically works by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain, which reduces the substances that trigger headache pain and other migraine symptoms. Imitrex usually comes as a tablet or a nasal spray. Imitex will treat headaches that are just beginning and will not reduce your headache attacks or migraine.

How To Use Imitrex?

Imitrex should be taken with precaution especially if you have heart problems. It is advisable that you take your first dose of Imitrex in your doctor's presence. If pain is not relieved with the first dose, your doctor might recommend a second dose after two hours of intake.

Never take more that 200mg of the tablets or 40 mg of the nasal spray within one day. You must strictly follow the directions in prescription label. If you have some things that are not clear, don't hesitate to ask your doctor. You must wait for two hours before taking another Imitrex tablet.

If you are allergic to Imitrex, suffers from ischemic bowel disease, severe liver disease, severe high blood pressure, or you have a history of heart disease, then never take Imitrex. Never use Imitrex with monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or phenelzine (Nardil) in the past 14 days.

You must keep this medicine out of children's reach and must keep it in room temperature. If it is expired, throw it away immediately.

Imitrex should not be taken regularly. It is only used when symptoms of headache and migraine appears. Never take a dosage of Imitrex less or more than what the doctor has prescribed. Strictly follow the prescription label and take the medicine when you are experiencing the first symptoms of migraine.

In cases of overdose, you must seek emergency medical attention as soon as possible. Overdose symptoms are shaking, skin redness, breathing problems, vision problems, weakness and seizure.

What side effects can this medicine cause?

Side effects from Imitrex are not commonly experienced. However, you must consult your doctor if you feel the following side effects: flushing, feeling of warmth, drowsiness, upset stomach, and vomiting. In cases of serious

Imitrex can cause rare side effects but it can have an effect on your heart causing heart attack or stroke. Before using Imitrex, you must tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, high blood pressure, liver disease or kidney disease. If you have these conditions, the doctor usually makes adjustments or special tests.

Imitrex is also harmful for unborn babies, thus pregnant women should never take this medicine. It can also pass into breast milk causing harm on your baby. Breastfeeding mothers are not allowed to use this.

Imitrex can help you a lot in your migraine and headaches but you must remember that this is not preventive medicine but as an aid to help you in your first headache or migraine symptoms.

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