Common Questions about Sumatriptan Succinate (Imitrex)

Does sumatriptan work immediately?

Sumatriptan works within 30-60 minutes to provide relief from migraine symptoms. If your symptoms get better but come back, you can take a second dose after at least 2 hours have passed. Do not take a second dose if your symptoms do not improve after one dose of sumatriptan. Also, do not take more than 200 mg of sumatriptan in a day.

Can sumatriptan make migraines worse?

When it is used as directed, sumatriptan helps to treat migraines. However, taking this medication on more than 10 days a month can lead to medication overuse headache with worsening symptoms and frequency of migraines. Follow your doctor’s dosing instructions carefully to lower your risk of this happening. You may need to stop taking sumatriptan if you develop medication overuse headaches.

Can I take two migraine medications together?

Do not take two triptan medications together. This can increase your risk of severe side effects due to the extreme narrowing of blood vessels.

Is sumatriptan a sedative?

Sumatriptan can cause drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do anything that requires your full focus until you know how it affects you.

Does sumatriptan help tension headaches?

Sumatriptan will not help tension headaches. This medicine works by activating specific receptors in the brain and is used to treat acute migraine headaches. Make sure you get a proper diagnosis before using a headache medicine.

What is the price of sumatriptan succinate without insurance?

Without insurance, sumatriptan can be as high as $48.04, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $12.73 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of sumatriptan succinate with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on sumatriptan —Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for sumatriptan. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.