Sumatriptan
A fast-acting generic medication, equivalent to Imigran, which can help to relieve a migraine headache about 30 minutes after you take it.
This is a generic product, therefore depending on availability, the brand you receive may not be the same as the one pictured.
What is Sumatriptan?
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraine. The tablets contain an active ingredient called Sumatriptan Succinate, which belongs to a group of medicines called triptans (5-HT, receptor agonists). Migraines, usually identified by a throbbing at the front or on the side of the head, can affect a large number of people on a daily basis, and the root cause can often be difficult to interpret. Imigran can also provide a fast-acting relief to the symptoms of more severe migraines, which can include nausea, sensitivity to light and sound and stiffness in the neck and shoulder area.
What is a migraine?
A migraine will usually start as a headache with throbbing at the front or on the side of the head. As the migraine develops, the location of the pain may change and become more intense. Depending on the severity, the symptoms may include; nausea and vomiting, sensitive to light, visual problems, sensitive to smells, reduced concentration levels, sweating, abdominal pain, feeling generally unwell and occasionally leading to diarrhoea. The symptoms associated with a migraine can vary between individuals and in severe cases can last a couple of days.
How the medication works
Migraine symptoms may be triggered by a temporary swelling of blood vessels in the head due to a temporary chemical imbalance in the body. Sumatriptan counters this chemical imbalance by stimulating receptors in the brain that result in a reduction in the swelling of the blood vessels, thereby relieving the intense pain felt during a migraine.
How to use it
Please consult the enclosed patient information leaflet before using Sumatriptan
The following dosage guide should be followed:
- Adult (Over 18 Years of age)
- 50mg at onset of symptoms as soon as possible. Some patients may require 100mg
- If after taking the first dose your symptoms are reduced, but later return, a second dose of 50mg may only be taken at least 2 hours following the first dose.
- If the first tablet has no effect, do not take another dose for the same migraine. For further advice contact your GP or the Patient Support Team on 0208 123 0703 or at help@expresspharmacy.co.uk
Maximum daily dosage for Sumatriptan is 300 milligrams
- 50mg – 6x50mg tablets a day
- 100mg – 3x100mg tablets a day
Side Effects
The most common side effects associated with the usage of Sumatriptan include; fatigue, dizziness, flushing, sensations of heaviness and short term increases in blood pressure (transient).
Further information on the side effects of Sumatriptan can be found in the patient information leaflet.
Reviews for Sumatriptan 100mg
97% of customers liked this medication (30 reviews)
| Date | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Jul-2017 | This works very well for my migraine attacks. | |
| 26-Jul-2017 | Exactly as requested and required | |
| 22-Jul-2017 | Good, it works as described. | |
| 20-Jul-2017 | They do what it said on the tin | |
| 12-Jul-2017 | Great service will reorder again | |
| 10-Jun-2017 | A higher dose than I use ( as the lower dosage was unavailable) meaning I can split the tablets, they work very well and quickly stop migraines . | |
| 02-Jun-2017 | Excellent efficient service, quick delivery | |
| 24-May-2017 | Does exactly what it's supposed to | |
| 23-May-2017 | Wonder drug handy to keep spare incase I run out | |
| 17-May-2017 | They worked as expected and were delivered as expected. |
Prices
| Medication | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sumatriptan 100mg | 6 | £19.95 |
| Sumatriptan 100mg | 12 | £29.95 |
Patient Information
Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment. The patient information can be found here .
Estimated delivery
Order in the next to receive your order on the following days:
Monday 31 Jul by 10:30AM with UPS Express
Saturday 29 Jul with Royal Mail Special Delivery™
Monday 31 Jul with UPS Next Day Local Collection
Saturday 29 Jul - Tuesday 01 Aug with Royal Mail Signed For™
* Please note that delivery estimates don't take public holidays into account, so your delivery may be later if there is a public holiday between today and your estimated delivery date.
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