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Is Sore Throat A Side Effect Of Sumatriptan?

The last few times I have taken sumatriptan for migraine I noticed a feeling of discomfort in my throat. Not a sore throat - more as if my glands were swollen. It happens soon after I take the medication and lessens after an hour or so. Should I be concerned?
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
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Hello dear
Imitrex (sumatriptan) is a selective serotonin receptor agonist used in oral, intranasal or injectable dosage form to treat migraine headaches.

It can cause neck stiffness.
It also causes following side effect:
dizziness, vertigo, nausea and vomiting, flushing sensation, tingling sensation, and unpleasant taste. neck stiffness, chest discomfort, neck pain, numbness, burning sensation, throat irritation, flushing, sensation of tightness, sensation of pressure, and feeling of heaviness.

So please visit your doctor and tell about reaction.
It can cause problem if it will become severe.
Hope this may help you.
Take care
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Is Sore Throat A Side Effect Of Sumatriptan?

Hello dear Imitrex (sumatriptan) is a selective serotonin receptor agonist used in oral, intranasal or injectable dosage form to treat migraine headaches. It can cause neck stiffness. It also causes following side effect: dizziness, vertigo, nausea and vomiting, flushing sensation, tingling sensation, and unpleasant taste. neck stiffness, chest discomfort, neck pain, numbness, burning sensation, throat irritation, flushing, sensation of tightness, sensation of pressure, and feeling of heaviness. So please visit your doctor and tell about reaction. It can cause problem if it will become severe. Hope this may help you. Take care