Suminat 25 mg Tablet

Q. Is Sumatriptan safe/addictive/controlled substance?
Sumatriptan is safe if it used as prescribed by the doctor.. It is not addictive. It is not a controlled substance

Q. Is Sumatriptan a blood thinner or beta blocker or anti-inflammatory/ NSAIDs?
No, Sumatriptan is not a blood thinner or beta blocker or anti-inflammatory/NSAIDs

Q. Is Sumatriptan useful for routine headache or sinus headache / tension headache/ hangover?
No, Sumatriptan is not useful for routine headache or sinus headache or tension headache or hangover. It is used in the treatment of acute migraine attacks

Q. Is Sumatriptan available over the counter?
No, Sumatriptan is not available without a prescription

Q. Can I take Sumatriptan with acetaminophen (paracetamol), aspirin, diclofenac, or penicillin?
Yes, you can take Sumatriptan with acetaminophen (paracetamol), aspirin, diclofenac, or penicillin. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding their simultaneous use

Q. Can I take Excedrin (acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine) with Imitrex (Sumatriptan) for migraine?
There is no evidence of any interaction between Excedrin and Imitrex. But please follow the advice of the doctor regarding their simultaneous use

Q. Can I take Sumatriptan with Advil (ibuprofen), Nyquil (, dextromethorphan, doxylamine, and pseudoephedrine), Tylenol (paracetamol), Sudafed (pseudoephedrine), or Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ aspirin/ diclofenac/ penicillin?
Yes, you may take Sumatriptan with Advil, Nyquil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Vicodin, aspirin, diclofenac, or penicillin. Please consult your doctor before use

Q. Does Sumatriptan cause hair loss, weight gain, or joint pain, rebound headache?
Overdose of Sumatriptan may cause hair loss, but it is not known to cause weight gain, or joint pain or rebound headache

Q. Does Sumatriptan affect blood pressure?
Sumatriptan may cause transient increases in blood pressure especially in patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before use

Q. Does Sumatriptan affect birth control?
Sumatriptan is not reported to affect birth control. However, consult your doctor for use.

• You have been prescribed Sumatriptan for treatment of migraine headaches.Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack: Have your meals at the same time everyday Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures Avoid loud music and noisy places Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking Get enough sleep and avoid stressIt may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often after starting the medication.Notify your doctor if you have stomach pain, headache, bloody diarrhoea or worsening high blood pressure.Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.This medication does not prevent migraine attacks from happening.