How bad is sumatriptan?

Sumatriptan can commonly cause chest/jaw/neck tightness, pain, or pressure that is usually not serious. However, these side effects are like symptoms of a heart attack, which may include chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, or unusual sweating.

What are the most common side effects of Sumatriptan?

COMMON side effects

• nasal passage irritation.
• sensation of spinning or whirling.
• dizziness.
• taste impairment.
• numbness.
• temporary redness of face and neck.
• nausea.
• vomiting.

How long does it take for sumatriptan pills to work?

Sumatriptan oral tablets usually start working within 30 minutes, with the peak effect occurring within two to four hours. The effects of the injection are usually apparent within 5 minutes.

Is it bad to take sumatriptan everyday?

Note: Imitrex isn’t meant to be taken every day. You should only take it if you get a migraine or cluster headache. It’s not known if it’s safe to use Imitrex to treat more than four headaches per month (30 days).

Does sumatriptan raise blood pressure?

For people with uncontrolled high blood pressure: Sumatriptan can increase your blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure that’s not controlled, you should not take this medication. For people with serious liver disease: You should not use sumatriptan.

What are the long term effects of taking sumatriptan?

Study suggests long-term Sumatriptan use does not cause serious adverse events. The April 2016 issue of Value Based Care in Neurology features an article that highlights a study concluding that the long-term use of Sumatriptan does not lead to any serious adverse events.

Why do I feel weird after taking sumatriptan?

Taking these drugs with sumatriptan can cause a severe condition called serotonin syndrome. Symptoms can include agitation, sweating, fast heartbeat, or hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t real). They can also include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of balance.

Can I take ibuprofen with sumatriptan?

Sumatriptan with painkillers If your first dose of sumatriptan doesn’t work to relieve your migraine, it’s fine to take a painkiller containing aspirin, paracetamol, or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen.

How does sumatriptan make you feel?

The more common side effects that can occur with use of sumatriptan tablets include: feeling warm or cold. tingling or prickling sensations in your skin. pressure or pain in your chest, neck, jaw, or throat.

Does sumatriptan affect kidneys?

Kidney function: The effect of reduced kidney function on how sumatriptan acts in the body has not been evaluated. Sumatriptan is not recommended for use if you have reduced kidney function. Liver function: Liver disease or reduced liver function may cause this medication to build up in the body, causing side effects.