Sumatriptan is a prescription medication used to treat migraine headaches.

Migraines are severe headaches that are usually accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to sound and light, and numbness or tingling. According to the American Migraine Foundation, more than 36 million people in the U.S. suffer from migraines, which can sometimes be debilitating.

Whether you’re passionate about going for hikes, cooking new recipes, or playing with your grandchildren, don’t let migraines keep you from doing the things you love to do. Medications like sumatriptan can help control and manage your migraine symptoms - ensuring you spend less time recovering on the couch and more time enjoying the world.

While adverse reactions to sumatriptan are uncommon, some patients who take the drug may experience mild side effects, including paresthesia, pressure, chest pain, neck pain, vertigo, or malaise.

Rare, more serious adverse events have also been known to occur. If you are concerned that sumatriptan may be causing you to experience any number of adverse side effects, please contact your doctor or clinician.

This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information on adverse reactions you may experience while taking sumatriptan, please visit the National Institutes of Health’s DailyMed webpage.

Sumatriptan is usually taken in doses of 25, 50 or 100 mg. Larger doses are more effective but carry a greater risk of adverse reactions. If your migraine has not improved within 2 hours of taking sumatriptan, you may consider taking another dose. Please note, though, that your maximum daily dose of sumatriptan should not exceed 200 mg.

Talk to your doctor about the optimal dose to meet your needs.

Sumatriptan is currently only available via prescription. This means the use of this drug must be authorized by a licensed health care provider.

Providers on Sesame can write a prescription – or refill an existing one – during a virtual or in-person visit. Depending on the medication, you can arrange for same-day pickup at a pharmacy near you. Book an online consultation with a real, licensed provider on Sesame today to determine whether or not sumatriptan is right for you.

Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your health care provider. Providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.

Yes! Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.

Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your clinician.