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Drugs & Medications - Imitrex

Imitrex Oral

Does this medication have side effects?

The following side effects are associated with Imitrex Oral:

Common side effects:

Feel Like Throwing UpLess Severe
Throwing UpLess Severe

Infrequent side effects:

DrowsinessLess Severe
DizzyLess Severe
Low EnergyLess Severe

Rare side effects:

Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug InteractionSevere
Heart AttackSevere
Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart MuscleSevere
Rapid Ventricular HeartbeatSevere
Ventricular FibrillationSevere
Stiff NeckSevere
Chest PainSevere
Chest TightnessSevere
Difficulty SwallowingSevere
Coronary Artery SpasmSevere
Problems with EyesightLess Severe
Sore NoseLess Severe
Pain in the Jaw AreaLess Severe
Mouth IrritationLess Severe
Sore TongueLess Severe
Muscle StiffnessLess Severe
Muscle PainLess Severe
CrampsLess Severe
Temporary Redness of Face and NeckLess Severe
Sinus HeadacheLess Severe
Numbness and TinglingLess Severe
AnxiousLess Severe

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