Sumatriptan (Systemic)
Brand Names : Imitrex
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Most side effects of sumatriptan are milder and occur less often with the
tablets than with the injection. Although not all of these side effects may
occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Stop using this medicine
and check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects
occur
:
Rare
Chest pain (severe); changes in skin
color on face; convulsions (seizures); fast or irregular breathing; puffiness
or swelling of eyelids, area around the eyes, face, or lips; shortness of breath, troubled breathing, or wheezing
Check with your doctor right away if any of the following side effects continue
for more than 1 hour
. Even if they go away in less than 1 hour, check with your doctor before using any more sumatriptan if
any of the following side effects occur
:
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
Some of the following effects, such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness,
and general feeling of illness or tiredness, often occur during or after a
migraine, even when sumatriptan has not been used. Most of the side effects
caused by sumatriptan go away within a short time (less than 1 hour after
an injection or 2 hours after a tablet). However, check with your doctor if
any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Burning, discharge, pain, and/or soreness in the nose; burning, pain, or redness at place of injection; change in sense of taste; discomfort
in jaw, mouth, tongue, throat, nose, or sinuses; dizziness; drowsiness; feeling of burning, warmth, heat, numbness, tightness, or tingling; feeling cold, �strange,� or weak; flushing; lightheadedness; muscle aches, cramps, or stiffness; nausea or vomiting
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in
some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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