Imitrex (Cont.)

When and How to Take Imitrex

Some general considerations for when and how to take Imitrex include:
 
  • Imitrex comes in tablets, a nasal spray, and an injection.
     
  • Imitrex should be taken as soon as possible once a migraine starts.
     
  • Swallow Imitrex tablets whole with a drink of water or other fluids.
     
  • Imitrex Nasal Spray and Imitrex Injection both come with pamphlets that describe exactly how to use them.
     
  • If your headache comes back or does not go away, you may take a second dose of Imitrex after waiting at least two hours from the time you took the first dose of Imitrex tablets or Imitrex Nasal Spray (or one hour after the first dose of Imitrex Injection). Let your healthcare provider know if Imitrex does not work completely after one dose.
     
  • For Imitrex to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Imitrex will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Imitrex Dosing

The dose of Imitrex your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • How you respond to Imitrex
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Imitrex Dosage for more information about dosing for Imitrex.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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