When and How to Take Sumatriptan
Some general considerations for when and how to take sumatriptan include the following:
- Sumatriptan comes in tablets, a nasal spray, and an injection.
- The medication should be taken as soon as possible once a migraine starts.
- Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water or other fluids.
- The nasal spray and injections both come with pamphlets that describe exactly how to use them.
- If your headache comes back or does not go away, you can take a second dose of sumatriptan after waiting at least two hours from the time you took your first dose of tablets or nasal spray (or one hour after the first dose of the injection). Let your healthcare provider know if the medicine does not work completely after one dose.
- For sumatriptan to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. This drug will not work if you stop taking it.
The dose of sumatriptan your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- How you respond to the medication
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be currently taking.
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
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