Sumatriptan 50mg Tablets

Each Sumatriptan Tablet contains a single dose of sumatriptan, which belongs to a group of medicines called triptans (also known as 5-HT1 receptor agonists). This medicine helps to take away the headache and relieve other symptoms of a migraine attack, such as feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) and sensitivity to light and sound.

Do not take Sumatriptan Tablets:
•If you are allergic to sumatriptan or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
•If you have a heart problem such as narrowing of the arteries (Ischaemic heart disease) or chest pains (angina), or have already had a heart attack
•If you have circulation problems in your legs that cause cramp-like pains when you walk (peripheral vascular disease)
•If you have had a stroke or a mini-stroke (also called a transient ischaemic attack or TIA)
•If you have high blood pressure. You may be able to use this medicine if your high blood pressure is mild and is being treated
•If you have serious liver disease
•With other migraine medicines, including those which contain ergotamine, or similar medicines such as methysergide maleate; or any triptan or 5-HT1 agonist (such as naratriptan or zolmitriptan)
•With any of the following anti-depressants: -MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) or if you have taken an MAOI in the last 2 weeks
•For children under 18 years of age.

If any of these apply to you:
Tell your doctor, and do not use Sumatriptan Tablets.
Take special care with Sumatriptan Tablets

• It is best to take these tablets as soon as you feel a migraine coming on, although-you can take it at any time during a migraine attack
• Do not use these tablets to try to prevent an attack - only use it after your migraine symptoms start.
• The usual dose for adults aged 18 to 65 is one 50mg tablet, swallowed whole with water. Some patients may need a 100 mg dose - you should follow your GP advice.
• If your symptoms start to come back, you can take a second tablet if at least 2 hours have passed since the first tablet. Do not take more than 300 mg in total in 24 hours.
• If the first tablet has no effect, do not take a second tablet or any other Sumatriptan Tablets preparation for the same attack. Sumatriptan Tablets can still be used for your next attack.
• If these tablets do not give you any relief, book an appointment with your GP.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some symptoms may be caused by the migraine itself. Possible side-effects include:
• Pain, heaviness, pressure or tightness in the chest, throat or other parts of the body, or unusual sensations, including numbness, tingling and warmth or cold. These effects may be intense but generally pass quickly.
• Short-lived/temporary muscle spasms of the jaw affecting jaw movement.

If these effects continue or become severe (especially the chest pain): Get medical help urgently.