Sumatriptan Teva Special Precautions

Take special care with Sumatriptan Teva: Before Sumatriptan Teva is prescribed, the physician will establish whether the headache is caused by migraine and not by any other condition.
Contact the doctor before starting to use this medicine if any of the following is applicable: If there are problems with the liver or kidneys.
If epilepsy has been diagnosed, or any other disease that reduces the threshold for epileptic fits.
If allergic to antibacterial medicines that belong to the group of sulphonamides.
If with controlled high blood pressure. As is in a small number of cases, sumatriptan has been seen to increase blood pressure.
If taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Hyperreflexia and lack of coordination has been observed after concomitant use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and sumatriptan.
If experiencing pain and/or tightness in the chest or throat. These effects are usually short-lasting. If they, however, persist and are concerning, or they become severe, contact the doctor immediately for advice.
If experiencing chronic daily headaches. Taking Sumatriptan Teva too often may namely result in developing a chronic headache. In such cases, contact the doctor as taking Sumatriptan Teva may have to be stopped.
If considered to be at risk of developing heart disease (e.g. diabetic, heavy smoker or undergoing nicotine replacement therapy), and particularly if post-menopausal woman or man over 40 years with these risk factors, the doctor should check the heart function before prescribing Sumatriptan Teva. In very rare cases, serious heart conditions have occurred after taking Sumatriptan Teva, even if no signs of any heart disease were found. Contact the doctor for advice if there are any concerns.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Sumatriptan Teva: Sumatriptan Teva contains the sugar lactose. If informed to have an intolerance to some sugars by the doctor, contact the doctor before taking this medicinal product.
Driving and using machines: Migraine itself or its treatment with Sumatriptan Teva may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if affected.