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Imitrex |
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- Description - |
Imitrex is prescribed for the treatment of a migraineattack with or without the presence of an aura (visual disturbances, usuallysensations of halos or flickering lights, which precede an attack).The injectable form is also used to relieve cluster headache attacks.(Cluster headaches come on in waves, then disappear for long periods of time.They are limited to one side of the head, and occur mainly in men.)
Imitrex cuts headaches short. Itwill not reduce the number of attacks you experience. |
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Burning sensation,dizziness or vertigo,feeling of heaviness,feeling of tightness,flushing,mouth and tongue discomfort,muscle weakness,nausea (nasal spray),neck pain and stiffness,numbness,pressure sensation,redness at the site of injection,sinus or nasal discomfort (nasal spray),sore throat,tingling,unusual taste (nasal spray),vomiting (nasal spray),warm/cold sensation |
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Drugs classified as MAO inhibitors, including the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate
Ergot-containing drugs such as Cafergot and Ergostat
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
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- Manufacturer - |
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Pharma Pac |
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513 Sandydale Drive |
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Nipomo, CA 93444 |
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