Sumatriptan succinate is the generic name for a triptan medication, better known by the brand name Imigran, used to alleviate pain and other symptoms in migraine and cluster headaches. It was the first triptan medication made available on the market, and since its introduction in the early 1990s it and similar triptan products have become a gold standard in migraine and cluster headache treatment.

Triptan medications work by narrowing swollen blood vessels in the head; it is thought that these swollen vessels, which can put pressure on the brain and nerves in the head, is what causes the pain, auras, light and sound sensitivity, and other symptoms associated with migraines and cluster headaches. Triptans do not have direct pain-killing properties; do not buy sumatriptan succinate to treat other kinds of headaches, such as tension headaches.

Administration Options

Patients planning to buy sumatriptan succinate will need to determine which is the best route of administration. The ideal choice largely depends on the type of headache experienced. For both migraines and cluster headaches the medication is ideally taken at the earliest symptoms of a headache. In migraines the medication will still provide significant benefit if taken at later stages or if absorbed relatively slowly into the bloodstream. This is not always the case with cluster headaches, unfortunately; with cluster headaches speed of administration and absorption is often critical.

There are several administration methods to choose from:

• Imigran Tablets - effects are felt about 30 minutes after administration. This is the slowest-acting form of the medication, and not the best choice for most cluster headache-sufferers.
• Imigran Radis - similar to tablets, this formula is designed to be dissolved in fluids. Effects are felt only slightly faster than tablets. Ideal for patients who have difficulty swallowing whole tablets.
• Imigran Nasal Spray - effects are felt about 15 minutes after administration. Better than tablets for cluster headaches, but not as effective as injections.
• Imigran Subject Injection - the fastest-acting formula, effects are felt in 5 to 10 minutes. Ideal for cluster headaches or particularly severe migraines. Injections are delivered subcutaneously (just beneath the skin) rather than into muscle or veins; the small, fine needles used are virtually painless.

Dosage and other treatment factors will depend on the administration method. Be sure to read the insert included with the specific product for instructions; this medication does carry risk of potentially serious side effects if used improperly.

Precautions & Side Effects

Though very rare, this medication has been associated with dangerous side effects. Patients with a history of the following should not buy sumatriptan succinate without first discussing risks with a doctor:

• Any heart problems
• Stroke
• Angina
• Vascular disease
• Liver or kidney impairment
• Severe or untreated hypertension

Fortunately, most side effects associated with sumatriptan succinate are mild and not cause for concern:

• Flushing or feeling warm, particularly in the chest area
• Mild dizziness or lightheadedness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Muscle cramps
• Drowsiness

Sumatriptan succinate should not be used within a week of taking SSRI, SNRI, or MAOI medications; these drugs are usually prescribed to treat mental illness such as depression or anxiety.

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