Imitrex is a medication used to treat headaches, especially migraine headaches. Drugs.com explains that it is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain and reducing the substances in the body that trigger symptoms associated with headaches and migraines. These symptoms include pain, nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, and other migraine symptoms. Imitrex comes in an oral tablet and as an injection. As with any medication, Imitrex carries the risk of side effects.
Common Side Effects
Common side effects include discomfort of the ear or nose, sore throat, drowsiness, muscle cramping, anxiety, abdominal pain, trouble swallowing, jaw pain, sweating or reduced production of saliva, according to eMedTV.com. If these side effects persist or worsen, consult your physician.
Serious Side Effects
Imitrex can cause heart problems in individuals with or without existing heart conditions. Symptoms of this include chest pain, heaviness in the chest that spreads to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating or a general feeling of illness, as reported by Drugs.com. Other symptoms of heart problems include numbness or weakness that occurs on one side of the body, sudden headache accompanied by confusion, vision or speech problems and a loss of balance. Sudden or severe abdominal pain with bloody diarrhea, seizure or blue-colored appearance to the fingers or toes can also occur. Seek emergency medical care should you experience these side effects.
Serious Side Effects
Rare side effects of Imitrex include fainting, constipation, breast tenderness or asthma. Patients who experience rare effects should consult their doctor right away.
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