What is Sumatriptan?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: SumatriptanBrand:
Sumatriptan is a selective serotonin receptor agonist used to relieve the symptoms of migraine headaches. It works by narrowing blood vessels in the head and stopping pain signals from being sent to the brain. Sumatriptan does not prevent migraine attacks.
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How do members experience Sumatriptan?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migraine | 3,155 | 285 | |
| Migraine headaches | 1,053 | 245 | |
| Cluster headaches | 559 | 60 | |
| Headaches | 40 | 7 | |
| Migraine with aura | 7 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 34 | |
| Sleepiness | 19 | |
| Dizziness | 14 | |
| Fatigue | 13 | |
| Tiredness | 13 | |
| Drowsiness | 11 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 74 | |
| Moderate | 93 | |
| Mild | 149 | |
| None | 227 |
Member evaluations
davalay
evaluated on Jan 10, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Prevent migraine: Major
- Side effects: Mild
naomiah
evaluated on Mar 17, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for migraine headaches: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
LELAMARIE
evaluated on Dec 31, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
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