What Is Imitrex Used for?

Imitrex is a prescription drug that is used to treat migraine headaches both with and without auras. A migraine aura is when the person who suffers from the headache experiences changes in vision like partial blindness, seeing flashing lights or hallucinations. The drug works on the blood vessels and nerves that are thought to cause migraines.

Forms

• Imitrex can be taken as a pill, as a nasal spray or it can be injected.

Usage

• The patient is supposed to take the prescribed amount of the drug as soon as they feel a migraine coming on.

Manufacturer

• Pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline produces this drug.

Management

• Imitrex should be used in conjunction with steps to help prevent your migraines, like avoiding trigger foods, getting enough sleep and staying hydrated.

Side Effects

• Tingling and/or sensations of hot or cold, dizziness and flushing are among the drug's common side effects.

Warning

• People with such health conditions as peripheral vascular disease, high cholesterol or diabetes, among others, shouldn't take Imitrex.