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Sumatriptan + Naproxen
INFORMATION ABOUT SUMATRIPTAN + NAPROXEN
Sumatriptan + Naproxen Uses
Sumatriptan+Naproxen is used in the treatment of migraine.
How Sumatriptan + Naproxen works
Sumatriptan + Naproxen is a combination of two medicines: Sumatriptan and Naproxen that treat migraine. Sumatriptan is a selective 5HT1-receptor agonist which relieves headache by narrowing the widened blood vessels in the head. Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which blocks the release of certain chemical messengers and decreases general inflammation and pain caused due to migraine.
Common side effects of Sumatriptan + Naproxen
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Dizziness, Chest discomfort, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Chest pain, Neck, throat, and jaw pain and tightness, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Dyspepsia, Hot flashes
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Written By
Dr. Swati Mishra
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
17 Jun 2022 | 11:07 PM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Sumatriptan + Naproxen
- You have been prescribed Sumatriptan + Naproxen for treatment of migraine headaches.
- This medicine should be taken only if you have a migraine attack and not to prevent it.
- Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
- Have your meals at the same time everyday
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Get enough sleep and avoid stress
- Take it as soon as you experience warning signs like being sensitive to light or sound. Take 1 tablet at a time and do not take more than 2 doses in one day.
- It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Sumatriptan + Naproxen affects you.
- Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often than before you started using Sumatriptan + Naproxen.
- Inform your doctor if you have stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, headache and/or worsening high blood pressure while taking Sumatriptan + Naproxen.
Frequently asked questions for Sumatriptan + Naproxen
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Sumatriptan+Naproxen can lead to increased side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of migraine attacks which are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Sumatriptan+Naproxen can cause sleepiness, dizziness or drowsiness. If you have these symptoms, do not drive a car, use machinery or do anything where you need to be alert.
Sumatriptan+Naproxen is used for the treatment of migraine attack and should be continued as advised by the doctor.
Certain physical or environmental factors, such as foods, hormonal changes, weather and stress can lead to or “trigger” a migraine. However, it is important to remember that triggers are different for everyone. That is why, to help prevent migraine attacks, you need to figure out which triggers affect you and which ones do not. Keeping a headache diary is an effective way to track triggers, and it will help you talk to your healthcare professional about your condition.