What is Sumatriptan?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: SumatriptanBrand:
Sumatriptan is a selective serotonin receptor agonist used to relieve the symptoms of migraine headaches. It works by narrowing blood vessels in the head and stopping pain signals from being sent to the brain. Sumatriptan does not prevent migraine attacks.
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How do members experience Sumatriptan?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migraine | 3,154 | 285 | |
| Migraine headaches | 1,051 | 244 | |
| Cluster headaches | 559 | 60 | |
| Headaches | 40 | 7 | |
| General health | 6 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 34 | |
| Sleepiness | 19 | |
| Dizziness | 14 | |
| Fatigue | 13 | |
| Tiredness | 13 | |
| Drowsiness | 11 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 74 | |
| Moderate | 93 | |
| Mild | 149 | |
| None | 226 |
Member evaluations
sick of being sick
evaluated on Jun 30, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for migraine headaches: Major
- Side effects: None
maremare
evaluated on Dec 12, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for migraine headaches: Major
- Side effects: None
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intensity66
evaluated on Dec 01, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for migraine: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
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