Sumatriptan Succinate

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Apr 10, 2023

Pros & Cons


Sumatriptan Succinate (Imitrex) Pros and Cons

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  • Sumatriptan can quickly relieve migraine symptoms.
  • It is available in a low-cost generic version.
  • There are different dosage forms of this medicine, including tablets, nasal sprays, and subcutaneous injections.

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  • Sumatriptan belongs to a group of acute migraine drugs. These medicines are used to treat migraine headaches but they do not prevent migraine attacks or reduce their frequency.
  • Taking sumatriptan too frequently can lead to medication overuse headache.
  • If you have a severe headache, you cannot repeat a dose before 2 hours.