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At our online pharmacy you can buy Imitrex 25mg, Imitrex 50mg, Imitrex 100mg. If you do not know the dose you must take, consult your doctor.

¿What is Imitrex?

Imitrex is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. Imitrex also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms. Imitrex tablets and nasal spray are used to treat migraine headaches. Imitrex will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks. Imitrex may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

¿What is the most important information I should know about Imitrex?

Imitrex can cause serious side effects on the heart, including heart attack or stroke. Although these side effects are rare, do not use this medication if you have a history of heart disease, angina (chest pain), blood circulation problems, ischemic bowel disease, severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure, or history of a heart attack or stroke. Before using Imitrex, tell your doctor if you have a seizure disorder, coronary artery disease, or risk factors for coronary artery disease (such as diabetes, menopause, smoking, being overweight, having high blood pressure or high cholesterol, having a family history of coronary artery disease, being older than 40 and a man, or being a woman who has had a hysterectomy). Do not use Imitrex if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or phenelzine (Nardil) in the past 14 days. Do not use Imitrex within 24 hours after taking almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax), frovatriptan (Frova), rizatriptan (Maxalt), naratriptan (Amerge), zolmitriptan (Zomig), or ergot medicine such as methysergide (Sansert), ergotamine (Ergomar, Ergostat, Cafergot, Ercaf, Wigraine), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal Nasal Spray), ergonovine (Ergotrate), methylergonovine (Methergine). Before taking Imitrex, tell your doctor if you are also taking an antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or venlafaxine (Effexor). Imitrex will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks. After taking a Imitrex tablet, you must wait two (2) hours before taking a second tablet. Do not take more than 200 mg of Imitrex tablets in 24 hours. After using Imitrex nasal spray, you must wait two (2) hours before using a second spray. Do not use more than 40 mg of Imitrex nasal spray in 24 hours.

¿What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Imitrex?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to Imitrex, or if you have:
* a history of heart disease, angina (chest pain), blood circulation problems, or history of a heart attack or stroke;
* ischemic bowel disease; or
* severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure. Do not use Imitrex if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or phenelzine (Nardil) in the past 14 days. Do not use Imitrex within 24 hours after taking any of the following medicines:
* almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax), frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt, Maxalt-MLT), or zolmitriptan (Zomig); or
* ergot medicine such as methysergide (Sansert), ergotamine (Ergomar, Ergostat, Cafergot, Ercaf, Wigraine), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal Nasal Spray), ergonovine (Ergotrate), methylergonovine (Methergine). Before using Imitrex, tell your doctor if you have:
* epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
* high blood pressure;
* liver disease;
* kidney disease; or
* coronary artery disease (or risk factors that include diabetes, menopause, smoking, being overweight, having high blood pressure or high cholesterol, having a family history of coronary artery disease, being older than 40 and a man, or being a woman who has had a hysterectomy). If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use Imitrex, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment. FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Your name may need to be listed on a Imitrex pregnancy registry when you start using this medication. Imitrex can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. This medicine should not be given to anyone under 18 or over 65 years of age.

¿How should I use Imitrex?

Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger or smaller amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the instructions on your prescription label. Use Imitrex as soon as you notice headache symptoms, or after an attack has already begun. Your doctor may want to give your first dose of this medicine in a hospital or clinic setting to see if you have any serious side effects. Take one Imitrex tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not split the tablet. After taking a tablet: If your headache does not completely go away, or goes away and comes back, take a second tablet two hours after the first. Do not take more than 200 mg of Imitrex oral tablets in 24 hours. If your symptoms have not improved, contact your doctor before taking any more tablets. Imitrex nasal spray comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Blow your nose to clear your nasal passages before using the nasal spray. Try not to sneeze or blow your nose just after using the spray. After using the nasal spray: If your headache does not completely go away after using the spray, call your doctor before using a second spray of Imitrex. If your headache goes away and then comes back, you may use a second spray if it has been at least two hours since you used the first spray. Do not use more than 40 mg of Imitrex nasal spray in 24 hours. If your symptoms do not improve, contact your doctor before using any more sprays. Contact your doctor if you have more than four headaches in one month (30 days). Store Imitrex at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

¿What happens if I miss a dose?

Since Imitrex is used as needed, it does not have a daily dosing schedule. Call your doctor promptly if your sysmptoms do not improve after using Imitrex. After taking a Imitrex tablet, you must wait two (2) hours before taking a second tablet. Do not take more than 200 mg of Imitrex tablets in 24 hours. After using Imitrex nasal spray, you must wait two (2) hours before using a second spray. Do not use more than 40 mg of Imitrex nasal spray in 24 hours.

¿What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine, or if anyone else has accidentally swallowed it. Symptoms of a Imitrex overdose may include seizure (convulsions), tremors or shaking, skin redness, breathing problems, blue-colored lips or fingernails, vision problems, watery eyes or mouth, and weakness or lack of coordination.

¿What should I avoid while using Imitrex?

Imitrex can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Imitrex side effects Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Imitrex and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
* chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
* sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
* sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
* fast heart rate, agitation, muscle stiffness, hallucinations, lack of coordination, with nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
* sudden and severe stomach pain and bloody diarrhea;
* seizure (convulsions); or
* numbness or tingling and a pale or blue-colored appearance in your fingers or toes. Continue using Imitrex and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:
* nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
* muscle pain;
* warmth or redness under your skin;
* pressure or heavy feeling in any part of your body;
* sneezing, runny nose, congestion, cough;
* burning, numbness, pain or other irritation in your nose or throat after using the nasal spray;
* unusual taste in your mouth after using the nasal spray;
* dizziness, sleepiness; or
* drooling or sweating. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

¿What other drugs will affect Imitrex?

Before using Imitrex, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
* an antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or venlafaxine (Effexor); or
* another migraine medicine such as almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax), frovatriptan (Frova), Imitrex (Imitrex), rizatriptan (Maxalt), or zolmitriptan (Zomig). If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use Imitrex, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment. There may be other drugs not listed that can affect Imitrex. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

¿Where can I get more information?

* Your pharmacist has more information about Imitrex written for health professionals that you may read. Orders are sent by Registered Air Mail. Delivery time is typically 10 business days after we have sent the order, though it can take longer.

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