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 | 1,052 | 245 | |
| 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 | 227 |
Member evaluations
baltogirl
evaluated on Mar 27, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
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ukwildcat
evaluated on Oct 29, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for cluster headaches: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
dbrister
evaluated on Mar 13, 2007
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Moderate
- Side effects: Severe
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