Imitrex Drug Uses
Imitrex is used to treat migraine headaches.

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General Imitrex Information
Information presented here is general, should you have any further questions please contact your personal healthcare practitioner.

How Imitrex Drug Works
Imitrex targets the blood vessels and the nerves which cause the migraine headaches.

How Imitrex Taken
When you have migraine simptoms take one dose of Imitrex. In some cases two doses, but not more than 200 mg a day, can be taken only if instructed by your personal healthcare practitioner.

Possible Imitrex Side Effects
The following side effects can occur when taking Imitrex: dizziness, nausea, fatigue, drowsiness

Imitrex Warnings/Precautions
If you have any of the following conditions you should not take Imitrex: allergy to Imitrex, Raynaud syndrome, strokes in the past, certain types of heart disease, transient ischemic attacks, uncontrolled blood pressure, peripheral vascular disease. You should consult your personal doctor before taking this medicine if you smoke, have high cholesterole or high blood pressure, diabetes.

Imitrex Overdose
In case of overdose you must get immediate medical care.

Imitrex Drug Interactions
Before taking this medicine inform your personal doctor if you take any headache medication, ergotamine or MAO inhibitors such as linezolid, furazolidone, tranylcypromine, phenelzine, selegiline.

Missed Imitrex Dose
Imitrex is not to be taken routinely. Only take this medicine when a migraine attack occurs.

Imitrex Storage
Keep this medicine in its container, at normal temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep it out of the reach of children.

Imitrex Pregnancy/Nursing
If you are pregnant please consult your personal doctor before taking Imitrex.

More Imitrex Information
To obtain more or detailed information please contact your personal doctor or healthcare provider.

Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.