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Sumatriptan is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Sumatriptan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Sumatriptan is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sumatriptan is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Sumatriptan safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Sumatriptan. It is best to stop taking Sumatriptan immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Sumatriptan safe during breastfeeding?
Sumatriptan may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sumatriptan on the Kidneys?
Sumatriptan has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sumatriptan on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Sumatriptan on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Sumatriptan on the Heart?
Sumatriptan has very mild side effects on the heart.
Sumatriptan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sumatriptan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sumatriptan habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Sumatriptan.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Sumatriptan, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Sumatriptan can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Sumatriptan only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Sumatriptan for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sumatriptan
You can take Sumatriptan with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sumatriptan
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Sumatriptan with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Imitrex® (sumatriptan succinate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 178-179
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1159-1161