Imigran

Imigran is a medicine specifically used to relieve migraine attacks. It contains the active ingredient sumatriptan, which is a type of medicine commonly known as a triptan. Imigran has a narrowing effect on blood vessels in the brain, which helps reduce or eliminate headache and other migraine symptoms. Imigran is a prescription-only medicine.

Imigran is used to treat migraine, a type of headache that involves severe pain, usually to one side of the head, nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. The onset of a migraine may be preceded by an aura: visual disturbances such as flashing lights, stars or zigzag patterns. Migraine episodes can last a few hours up to several days.

Imigran may have side effects. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine:

Dizziness;

Sleepiness, tiredness;

Tingling sensation or numbness;

Pain, muscle ache;

Sensation of tightness or pressure in any part of the body, including the chest and throat. If feelings of tightness or pressure continue or are particularly severe (especially chest pain), you should tell your doctor immediately.

For a complete list of possible side effects, see the package leaflet.