How much sumatriptan is an overdose?

Do not take more than the prescribed amount in any 24-hour period. The maximum amount is 300mg of tablets, 12mg as injections or 40mg as a nasal spray. Taking too much sumatriptan may make you very ill. An overdose can cause fainting, slowed heart rate, vomiting, loss of bladder and bowel control, and sleepiness.

How much sumatriptan is safe in 24 hours?

Adults—25, 50, or 100 milligrams (mg) as a single dose. If you get some relief, or if the migraine comes back after being relieved, another dose may be taken 2 hours after the last dose. Do not take more than 200 mg in any 24-hour period.

What happens if you overdose on migraine pills?

Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, sweating, burning pain in the throat and stomach, stomach/abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, yellowing eyes/skin, ringing in the ears, rapid/shallow breathing, irregular/fast heartbeat, change in the amount of urine, dark urine, confusion, agitation.

How long does sumatriptan stay in your system?

How long do sumatriptan side effects last? Sumatriptan is a short-acting medication with a half-life of around two hours. A sumatriptan dose will be completely cleared from the body in 10 hours.

Is sumatriptan lethal?

Serotonin syndrome is a serious and life-threatening problem that can happen in people taking sumatriptan, especially if sumatriptan is used with anti-depressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).

How many people have died from sumatriptan?

To date, the Food and Drug Administration has received 3,526 voluntary reports of possible side effects, ranging from mild to severe, associated with the use of Imitrex. Included are reports of 83 deaths and at least 273 life-threatening complications.

Can I take sumatriptan two days in a row?

How often can you take Imitrex? You can take Imitrex to treat up to four migraine or cluster headaches a month. This could mean taking Imitrex 4 days in a row or spread out throughout the month. It’s not known if it’s safe to take Imitrex to treat more than four headaches in any 30-day period.

Does sumatriptan make you feel high?

While sumatriptan is used to alleviate the pain of migraine headaches, it’s not a general pain reliever. It won’t alleviate the pain of a sprained ankle, for example, or menstrual cramps, and it won’t get you “high.”

What happens if I take 4 Excedrin Migraine?

Do not take more of Excedrin Migraine than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death. Call your doctor at once if you have nausea, pain in your upper stomach, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).

How many people have died from Sumatriptan?

Can you OD on Imitrex?

What happens if I overdose on Imitrex (Sumatriptan (Injection))? Overdose symptoms may include tremors, skin redness in your arms or legs, weakness, loss of coordination, breathing problems, blue-colored lips or fingernails, vision problems, or a seizure (convulsions).