Drug Uses
Imitrex is used to treat migraine
headaches.
General Information
Information presented here is general,
should you have any further questions
please contact your personal healthcare
practitioner.
How Drug Works
Imitrex targets the blood vessels
and the nerves which cause the migraine
headaches.
How Taken
When you have migraine simptoms take
one dose of Imitrex. In some cases
two doses, but not more than 200 mg
a day, can be taken only if instructed
by your personal healthcare practitioner.
Possible Side Effects
The following side effects can occur
when taking Imitrex: dizziness, nausea,
fatigue, drowsiness
Warnings/Precautions
If you have any of the following conditions
you should not take Imitrex: allergy
to Imitrex, Raynaud syndrome, strokes
in the past, certain types of heart
disease, transient ischemic attacks,
uncontrolled blood pressure, peripheral
vascular disease. You should consult
your personal doctor before taking
this medicine if you smoke, have high
cholesterole or high blood pressure,
diabetes.
Overdose
In case of overdose you must get immediate
medical care.
Drug Interactions
Before taking this medicine inform
your personal doctor if you take any
headache medication, ergotamine or
MAO inhibitors such as linezolid,
furazolidone, tranylcypromine, phenelzine,
selegiline.
Missed Dose
Imitrex is not to be taken routinely.
Only take this medicine when a migraine
attack occurs.
Storage
Keep this medicine in its container,
at normal temperature away from moisture
and heat. Keep it out of the reach
of children.
Pregnancy/Nursing
If you are pregnant please consult
your personal doctor before taking
Imitrex.
More Information
To obtain more or detailed information
please contact your personal doctor
or healthcare provider.
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