Imigran

Imigran is primarily used to lessen the symptoms of an acute migraine attack. Its main active ingredient is Sumatriptan. It cannot be used as a prevention medicine or to treat headaches that stem from different medical conditions, other than a migraine.

What is it?

Imigran is a medicine thatā€™s used for the treatment of migraine headaches by narrowing blood vessels around the brain and reducing substances in the body that trigger other migraine symptoms.

How does it work?

Imigran belongs to a group of medications that work by narrowing blood vessels in the head and itā€™s a painkiller. It works by stopping the pain signals from being sent to the brain and blocking the release of particular substances that cause pain.

What is Imigran used for?

Imigran is most commonly used to relieve pain caused by migraines in adults. Imigran can only be used to treat the symptoms after the onset of a migraine attack. It cannot be used as a prevention medicine.

Imigran should not be used to treat headaches caused by other medical conditions. Only use this medication if you have been diagnosed with migraine attacks by your doctor.

How to use Imigran?

Use Imigran exactly as it was prescribed by your doctor, or as it was recommended in the leaflet that comes with the drug. Never take Imigran in a dose thatā€™s too large, even in the case of particularly bad migraines. Always try and take the lowest possible dose to treat your specific medical condition.

Imigran pills are meant to be taken by mouth. Take it with enough water. Donā€™t chew or break the pills before swallowing them.

This medicine is used on an as-needed basis. It works best if taken at the first sign of a migraine onset. It is used to lessen the symptoms of a migraine attack and cannot be used as prevention against regularly occurring migraines.

Your doctor will inform you on the maximum dosage that you can take in a day. If youā€™ve taken a larger dose on accident, reach out to your doctor immediately.

If your headache does not completely go away, take a second tablet two hours after the first. However, if your symptoms have not improved at all, contact your doctor immediately for further instructions.

Imigran usually comes in the form of a 50mg pill. The recommended dosage is one pill or 50mg of Imigran for the treatment of a normal migraine. If one-pill dose isnā€™t enough for you, a second pill can be taken immediately, making the maximum single dose 100mg. The maximum 24 hour limit is two maximum single doses of Imigran.

The overuse of migraine headache medicine can make your headaches significantly worse. Contact your doctor if you notice that the drug isnā€™t working as well and that it offers significantly less relief than it used to.

What are the side effects and precautions of Imigran?

Before taking Imigran, consult with a medical professional or check the leaflet to discover more about its usage and proper dosages. Imigran is used to relieve pain caused by migraines. It shouldnā€™t be used as treatment for other various headache-inducing medical conditions.

Never take Imigran if youā€™re allergic to any of its ingredients or medicines from the sulfonamide group. Read the leaflet in the package and see which ingredients it contains.

Do not use Imigran if you are part of a group of patients with risk factors for various heart diseases. Disclose to your doctor what drugs you have recently taken. 

This medication should not be used by children. Imigran is made for patients who are over 18. It is also not appropriate for patients over the age of 65.

Common side effects include:

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Feeling tired
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • High blood pressure

Seek emergency medical help if you notice any of the serious side effects, which are:

  • Low blood pressure
  • Burning of tingling feeling
  • Weight loss
  • Rash
  • Fever
  • Changes in eyesight
  • Pain or tightness in the chest, throat, or neck

If you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding, consult with your doctor prior to taking Imigran. They will decide whether or not it is safe for you to take Imigran in your specific situation.

Keep Imigran tablets out of the reach of children and donā€™t use them after the expiration date on the package. 

If you notice any new symptoms that you think may be the consequence of taking this drug, seek medical attention.

How can I purchase it online?

Buy Imigran pills online through True Medical. A consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is necessary before you start taking this drug. This ensures that using Imigran is the best medication to treat your medical condition.