Imigran

Description

Imigran contains sumatriptan, a triptan used to treat a migraine attack once the headache has started. It does not prevent migraine and is not for other kinds of pain. Tablets come in 50mg and 100mg, and a prescriber will decide which strength suits you. Swallow the tablet whole with water as soon as the headache begins.

A second dose may be taken only if the migraine returns after an initial response; if the first dose gives no benefit, a second is not advised for the same attack. Sumatriptan is not suitable if you have coronary heart disease, coronary artery spasm, uncontrolled high blood pressure, peripheral vascular disease, or a history of stroke or transient ischaemic attack, and it should not be used for hemiplegic, basilar or ophthalmoplegic migraine.

Tell your prescriber if you take an SSRI or SNRI antidepressant, an ergotamine medicine, or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.

• Sumatriptan tablets, a triptan for treating a migraine attack
• Available in 50mg and 100mg
• Swallow whole with water as soon as the headache starts
• Not suitable with coronary heart disease or uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Not for hemiplegic, basilar or ophthalmoplegic migraine
• Frequent use can cause medication-overuse headache