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What Causes Abdominal Cramps And Diarrhea After Receiving An Imitrex Shot?
Hello. I had my first severe migraine yesterday, reslulting in an emergency trip to the ER. I was given an injection of imitrex. Today I am experiencing abdominal cramps and diarrhea. I am just wondering if this is a side effect to the injection or a common symptom after a severe migraine. Thank you.
Wed, 17 May 2017
Hi dear. Thank you for trusting HealthCareMagic. I hope you are in better condition right now. May I know how many times have you got diarrhea?
Firstly I would like to explain about Imitrex as antimigraine agents. It contains Sumatriptan (serotonin 5-HT agonist) works by eliciting vasoconstriction and also anti inflammatory, to relief migraine headaches.
Imitrex has several side affects, and about 1% patients feel abdominal distress after using it. What you feel like abdominal cramps may be affected by the injection of imitrex. It also can cause dizziness, nausea and vomiting. But diarrhea is not the side effect of imitrex.
Diarrhea can be a symptom that accompany migraine headache. It could happen before migraine complaint, or called prodromal phase. It can also happen when pain presents, or just right the migraine is over (pain phase).
Rehydrate yourself, drink as much as you want, prevent your body from dehidration. Take a rest for good healing. You should consult to your local doctor if these still hapen or get worsen, and also if the migraine recur.
I hope this is useful for you and if you have anything to be discussed, feel free to contact me at HealthCareMagic. I hope you'll get well soon. Take care.
Regards,
dr. Asti Yuliadha
Firstly I would like to explain about Imitrex as antimigraine agents. It contains Sumatriptan (serotonin 5-HT agonist) works by eliciting vasoconstriction and also anti inflammatory, to relief migraine headaches.
Imitrex has several side affects, and about 1% patients feel abdominal distress after using it. What you feel like abdominal cramps may be affected by the injection of imitrex. It also can cause dizziness, nausea and vomiting. But diarrhea is not the side effect of imitrex.
Diarrhea can be a symptom that accompany migraine headache. It could happen before migraine complaint, or called prodromal phase. It can also happen when pain presents, or just right the migraine is over (pain phase).
Rehydrate yourself, drink as much as you want, prevent your body from dehidration. Take a rest for good healing. You should consult to your local doctor if these still hapen or get worsen, and also if the migraine recur.
I hope this is useful for you and if you have anything to be discussed, feel free to contact me at HealthCareMagic. I hope you'll get well soon. Take care.
Regards,
dr. Asti Yuliadha
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