Is Imitrex For Everyone?

Doctors may give people with migraine headaches a prescription for Imitrex. Patients may also have symptoms of aura, which are visual disturbances often associated with migraines. However, there are certain types of headaches that should not be treated with Imitrex, such as those that occur suddenly or sharply and are not like those typically experienced by the patient. Imitrex should not be used for the common headache or for cluster headaches; take it only for migraines. People with a history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks (TIA’s) should not take Imitrex. Neither should those with Raynaud syndrome or abnormal blood pressure. Those with diabetes or high cholesterol, along with patients who smoke tobacco products, should check with their doctors about the advisability of taking Imitrex for migraine headaches or cluster headaches. In addition, women who are pregnant or nursing a baby, or considering becoming pregnant, should consult their doctors about Imitrex. It is important that no one take this medication without an informed consultation with their doctor, and you should never borrow someone else’s Imitrex for your headaches. No one should take Imitrex for non-migraine headaches. Imitrex comes in a variety of forms.

Discuss which one will best fit your lifestyle with your doctor so you can get the right prescription, whether tablet, injection, or nasal spray. Be sure the dose is consistent with your doctor’s order, as it is easy to give too much or too little through a fluid or spray form, for example. Take the medicine only as directed by your doctor. The wrong amount could cause problems, depending on the patient’s general health and other medications that he or she may be taking concurrently. Always report any unusual side effects to your doctor. These can vary from patient to patient, so let your physician know of any physical or mental changes that occur after you start taking this medication.