severe numbness, especially on one side of the face or body
Breastfeeding while taking sumatriptan: Sumatriptan gets into breastmilk in small
flushing or
Based on available data, sumatriptan (Imitrex) isn't expected to cause
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49%, and hence it is not expected to cause any adverse effects in most breastfed infants (Hale 2010)
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Can I take Sumatriptan (Injection)(Subcutaneous) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding? Mild side effects* of sumatriptan oral tablets can include: tingling, prickling, or numbness †
You should not breastfeed your child for at least 12 hours after Mild side effects of Imitrex nasal spray that have been reported include: burning sensation
Sumatriptan would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in most breastfed infants
Call your doctor right away if you have weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on 1 side of the face, or change in eyesight
The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for IMITREX tablets and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from sumatriptan or from the underlying maternal condition
Other important, but rare, side effects associated with sumatriptan include: coronary artery spasm, heart attacks, stroke, abnormal heart beats, and
Be sure that you discuss with your doctor the risks of using this medicine as well as its benefits
Infant exposure to sumatriptan can be minimized by avoiding breastfeeding for 12 hours after treatment with sumatriptan
Zolmitriptan has caused serious side effects in some people, especially people who have heart or blood vessel disease
It is not used to prevent migraine headaches and is not used for cluster headaches
Avoid breastfeeding for at least 12 hours after any treatment with sumatriptan
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding