What is the highest dose of sumatriptan you can take?

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What is the highest dose of sumatriptan you can take?​

Sumatriptan Dosage and Administration. In controlled clinical trials, single doses of 25, 50, or 100 mg of Sumatriptan tablets were effective for the acute treatment of migraine in adults. There is evidence that doses of 50 and 100 mg may provide a greater effect than 25 mg (see CLINICALTRIALS ).

Are sumatriptan tablets safe for cluster headaches?​

Safety and effectiveness of Sumatriptan tablets have not been established for cluster headache. The recommended dose of Sumatriptan tablets is 25 mg, 50 mg, or 100 mg. Doses of 50 mg and 100 mg may provide a greater effect than the 25 mg dose, but doses of 100 mg may not provide a greater effect than the 50 mg dose.
Two controlled clinical trials evaluated Sumatriptan nasal spray (5 to 20 mg) in 1,248 adolescent migraineurs aged 12 to 17 years who treated a single attack. The trials did not establish the efficacy of Sumatriptan nasal spray compared with placebo in the treatment of migraine in adolescents.
Are sumatriptan tablets contraindicated in patients with heart disease?
If there is evidence of CAD or coronary artery vasospasm, Sumatriptan tablets are contraindicated.

What class of drug is sumsumatriptan?
Sumatriptan is in a class of medications called selective serotonin receptor agonists. It works by narrowing blood vessels in the head, stopping pain signals from being sent to the brain, and blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause pain, nausea, and other symptoms of migraine.

What is the pharmacokinetics of sumatriptan in the elderly?​

The pharmacokinetics of oral Sumatriptan in the elderly (mean age, 72 years; 2 males and 4 females) and in patients with migraine (mean age, 38 years; 25 males and 155 females) were similar to that in healthy male subjects (mean age, 30 years) (see PRECAUTIONS: Geriatric Use).

What If sumatriptan does not work for my Headache?​

Headaches that are not relieved by sumatriptan are sometimes caused by conditions that need other treatment. If you feel much better after a dose of sumatriptan, but your headache comes back or gets worse after a while, wait at least 2 hours before taking another dose. However, use this medicine only as directed by your doctor.
Sumatriptan is used to treat the symptoms of migraine headaches (severe, throbbing headaches that sometimes are accompanied by nausea or sensitivity to sound and light).