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Can Use Of Sumatriptan Cause Hot Flushes?
hi there i have been having really bad night sweats and hot flushes. I suffer migrain headaches and am taking sumatriptan was just wonderinfg if this could be the cause for the flushes. I am 57 years old and started the change when i was 40. I went back on the HRT but this made know difference. My doctor has taken all sorts of tests but is at a loss for the cause of the night sweats etc lisa
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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All medications have potential side effects that may or may not occur.
Sumatriptan can cause mild to moderate flushing sensation and sensation of heat so it is possible that it is contributing to your problem.
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All medications have potential side effects that may or may not occur.
Sumatriptan can cause mild to moderate flushing sensation and sensation of heat so it is possible that it is contributing to your problem.
I hope this helps
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