Each Sumatriptan Tablet contains a single dose of sumatriptan, which belongs to a group of medicines called triptans (also known as 5-HT1 receptor agonists). Show Sumatriptan Tablets are used to treat migraine headache. Migraine symptoms may be caused by the temporary widening of blood vessels in the head. Sumatriptan Tablets are believed to reduce the widening of these blood vessels. This in turn helps to take away the headache and relieve other symptoms of a migraine attack, such as feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) and sensitivity to light and sound. Do not take Sumatriptan Tablets:
If any of these apply to you: Tell your doctor, and do not use Sumatriptan Tablets. Take special care with Sumatriptan Tablets Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
In very rare cases, people have developed serious heart conditions after using this medicine, even though they had no signs of heart disease before. If any of the points above applies to you it could mean you have a greater risk of developing heart disease - so: Tell your doctor so that your heart function can be checked before this medicine is prescribed for you. If you have a history of fits (seizures) or if you have other conditions which might make it more likely that you will have a fit - for example, a head injury or alcoholism: Tell your doctor so that you can be supervised more closely. If you have had high blood pressure Sumatriptan may not be suitable for you. Tell your doctor or pharmacist before using Sumatriptan. If either of these apply to you: Tell your doctor or pharmacist before using Sumatriptan. Tell your doctor so that you can be supervised more closely. If you are allergic to antibiotics called sulphonamides: If so, you may also be allergic to this medicine. If you know you are allergic to an antibiotic but you are not sure whether it is a sulphonamide: Tell your doctor or pharmacist before using these tablets. If you are taking anti-depressants called SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) or SNRIs (Serotonin Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors): Tell your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine. Also see ‘Other medicines and Sumatriptan Tablets’, below. If you use Sumatriptan Tablets frequently: Using Sumatriptan Tablets too often may make your headaches worse. Tell your doctor if this applies to you. He or she may recommend you stop using these tablets. If you feel pain or tightness in your chest after you use Sumatriptan Tablets: These effects may be intense but they usually pass quickly. If they do not pass quickly, or they become severe: Get medical help immediately. Section 4 (overleaf) has more information about these possible side effects. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes any herbal products or medicines you have bought without a prescription. Some medicines must not be taken with Sumatriptan Tablets and others may cause adverse effects if they are taken with Sumatriptan Tablets. You must tell your doctor if you are taking:
Either the symptoms of migraine or your medicine may make you drowsy. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery.
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Swallow each tablet whole with water. Do not chew or crush them.
How much to take Adults aged 18 to 65
Children under 18
Elderly (aged over 65)
If these tablets do not give you any relief: Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Taking too much Sumatriptan Tablets could make you ill. If you have taken more than 300 mg in 24 hours: Contact your doctor for advice. If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some symptoms may be caused by the migraine itself. The following side effects have occurred but their exact frequency is not known.
If you get any of these symptoms soon after using this medicine: Do not use any more. Contact a doctor straight away. Common side effects (affect up to 1 in 10 people)
If these effects continue or become severe (especially the chest pain): Get medical help urgently. In a very small number of people these symptoms can be caused by a heart attack.
Very rare side effects (affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
Some patients may get the following side effects but it is not known how often they occur
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton (EXP). The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
Both the 50mg and 100mg tablets are white and capsule shaped with an embossment on one side of ‘50’ or ‘100’ respectively. Each pack of Sumatriptan 50mg and 100mg Tablets contains 2, 4, 6 or 12 tablets in blister strips. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Can I take sumatriptan after Tylenol?Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between sumatriptan and Tylenol.
How long should I wait before taking sumatriptan?Take sumatriptan as soon as a migraine or cluster headache starts. The tablets usually work within 30 to 60 minutes.
How many hours apart can you take sumatriptan?Adults—25, 50, or 100 milligrams (mg) as a single dose. If you get some relief, or if the migraine comes back after being relieved, another dose may be taken 2 hours after the last dose. Do not take more than 200 mg in any 24-hour period.
Can you take Tylenol or ibuprofen with sumatriptan?Sumatriptan with painkillers
If your first dose of sumatriptan doesn't work to relieve your migraine, it's fine to take a painkiller containing aspirin, paracetamol, or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen.
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