Imitrex STATdose Pen SubQ
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
- hallucinations
- unusual restlessness
- loss of coordination
- fast heartbeat
- severe dizziness
- high fever
- severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
- twitchy muscles
A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Imitrex STATdose Pen SubQ Precautions
See also How to Use section.
Before using sumatriptan, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other triptan drugs (e.g., zolmitriptan, rizatriptan); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication should not be taken if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have:
- heart disease (e.g., chest pain, heart attack)
- decreased blood flow in the brain (e.g., stroke, transient ischemic attack)
- blood circulation disease (e.g., ischemic bowel disease)
- uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)
- certain types of headaches (hemiplegic or basilar migraine)
- liver disease
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
- certain blood circulation disorders (e.g., Raynaud's disease)
- seizures
Tell your doctor if you have the following risk factors for heart disease:
- diabetes
- family history of heart disease
- high blood pressure (controlled)
- high cholesterol
- overweight
- smoker
- female after menopause
- male over age 40
If you are at high risk for heart disease, your doctor may want to check your heart before prescribing sumatriptan.
Previous Section
