Sumatriptan (Cont.)

Sumatriptan Side Effects

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects of sumatriptan. However, not everyone who takes sumatriptan will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate sumatriptan well. When sumatriptan side effects occur, in most cases they are minor and either require no treatment of can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
The most common side effects of sumatriptan include:
 
  • Tingling
  • Dizziness
  • Warm or cold sensations
  • Feelings of heaviness, pressure, or tightness
  • Flushing (redness of the skin, especially of the face)
  • Chest discomfort.
     
For sumatriptan injection, reactions at the injection site (including redness, pain, or swelling) are also common. For sumatriptan nasal spray, nasal discomfort and a bad taste in the mouth are also common side effects.
 
(Click Side Effects of Sumatriptan to learn about the specific side effects of sumatriptan, including serious side effects to look out for. You can also read about other possible side effects by going to Imitrex and Heart Problems.)
 

Sumatriptan Drug Interactions

Sumatriptan can potentially interact with a number of other medicines.
 
(Click Drug Interactions With Sumatriptan for more information about sumatriptan and other medicines.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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