What Is Sumatriptan Used For? (Cont.)

Sumatriptan Use in Children

Sumatriptan has not been adequately studied in people less than 18 years of age. Talk with your healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of using sumatriptan to treat migraines in children.
 

Off-Label Sumatriptan Uses

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend sumatriptan for something other than the condition(s) discussed above. This is called an "off-label" use. At this time, one off-label sumatriptan use (for the nasal spray and tablets) is the treatment of cluster headaches.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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