What is Sumatriptan subcutaneous?
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Sumatriptan is a selective serotonin receptor agonist used to relieve the symptoms of migraine headaches. It works by narrowing blood vessels and stopping pain signals in the brain. Sumatriptan does not prevent migraine attacks. The injectable form is used because it acts faster than oral tablets.
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How do members experience Sumatriptan subcutaneous?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migraine headaches | 61 | 13 | |
| Migraine | 18 | 6 | |
| Cluster headaches | 9 | 5 | |
| Headaches | 3 | 0 | |
| Cluster headaches | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Euphoria | 1 | |
| Heart palpitations | 1 | |
| Injection site swelling | 1 | |
| Jaw pain | 1 | |
| Lightheadedness | 1 | |
| Migraine seizures | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 10 |
Member evaluations
naomiah
evaluated on Mar 17, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for migraine headaches: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
tommelissa92
evaluated on Aug 06, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for migraine headaches: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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