Medications

SUMATRIPTAN-ORAL TABLET (cont.)
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Certain medications taken with this product could result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions. Do not take MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) for at least 2 weeks before or after taking this drug. Do not take other "triptan" migraine drugs (e.g., zolmitriptan, rizatriptan) or ergot-type drugs (e.g., dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methysergide) within 24 hours of taking this medicine. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all nonprescription and prescription products you may use, especially of: other drugs for prevention or treatment of headaches, "serotonin-type" medications (e.g., SSRI antidepressants such as fluvoxamine, sertraline), medication for weight control. It is recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include tremor, chest pain, slowed breathing, and seizures.
NOTES: This medication is used to relieve a migraine attack in progress. It is not effective in preventing migraine attacks.
MISSED DOSE: Take this medication only when a migraine attack occurs as directed. This is not taken routinely. Never "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE: Store this medication at 15 to 30 degrees C (59 to 86 degrees F) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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