Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Before using Imitrex

You should not use Imitrex if you are allergic to sumatriptan, or if you have:
  • a history of heart disease, angina (chest pain), blood circulation problems, or history of a heart attack or stroke;
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Do not use Imitrex if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or phenelzine (Nardil) in the past 14 days.
Imitrex can cause rare but serious side effects on the heart, including heart attack or stroke. If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use Imitrex. Before using this medication tell your doctor if you have:
  • epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
  • high blood pressure;
  • liver disease;
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FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether this medication is harmful to an unborn baby. Before using Imitrex, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Your name may need to be listed on a Imitrex pregnancy registry when you start using this medication.
Sumatriptan can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. This medicine should not be given to anyone under 18 or over 65 years of age. Buy Imitrex