Indications :
• Headache, migraine and cluster treatment.
Consumption during pregnancy and lactation:
FDA pregnancy Category C.
• Sumatriptan is distributed into human breast milk.
• However, problems in humans have not been documented
Common side effects :
1 - Those indicating need for medical attention:
• Chest pain, severe; difficulty in swallowing; heaviness; tightness or pressure in chest
and/ or neck.
• Incidence rare: Anaphylactic reaction.
• Taking alternate medication as previously advised by physician, then checking with physician
as soon as possible. Taking additional doses, if needed, for return of migraine after initial relief was obtained, provided that prescribed limits ( quantity used and frequency of administractions are not
exceeded.
• Avoiding alcohol, wich aggravates headache.
• Coution if drowsiness or dizziness occurs.
• Safety & efficacy have not been established in patients up to 18 years of ages.
2- Those indicating need for medical attention only if they continue or are bothersome. Incidence more frequent nausea or vomiting. Incidence less frequent dizziness; drowsiness; muscle aches; cramps; weakness.
Common side effects of drug interactions:
• MAO inhibitors, including furazolidone, procarbazine, and selegiline.
• Dihydroergotamin
• Ergotamine
• Methysergide
Selective serotonin uptake inhibitors, such as: Fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, Sertaline