Sumatriptan Accord
Sumatriptan Accord is a medicine that treats migraines by narrowing widened blood vessels in the brain.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Sumatriptan succinate
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is one 50 mg tablet for a migraine attack. Your doctor may prescribe 100 mg.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with water as soon as a migraine starts. Do not chew or crush it.
Important
Do not take more than 300 mg in 24 hours.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Drowsiness, dizziness, unusual feelings (like tingling).
- •Shortness of breath.
- •Muscle pain.
- •Temporary increase in blood pressure, flushing (redness of face/neck).
- •Feeling weak or tired.
- •Nausea or vomiting.
- •Pain, heat, cold, tightness, or pressure anywhere in the body, including chest and neck. These usually go away quickly.
RARE
- •Breast pain.
- •Seizures, involuntary movements, tremor, eye twitching.
- •Vision problems (flashes, reduced vision, vision loss).
- •Heart problems (fast/slow/changed heartbeat, chest pain, heart attack).
- •Low blood pressure.
- •Raynaud's syndrome (fingers/toes turn white/numb).
- •Colitis (abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea).
- •Stiff neck.
- •Mild liver problems.
- •Diarrhea.
- •Anxiety.
- •Excessive sweating.
- •Joint pain.
- •Difficulty swallowing.
Important Warnings
- Do not take Sumatriptan Accord if you are allergic to sumatriptan or any other ingredients.
- Do not take if you have heart disease, have had a heart attack, stroke, or severe circulation problems in your legs.
- Do not take if your high blood pressure is not controlled by medicine, or if you have severe liver problems.
- Do not take if you are using certain other migraine medicines (like ergotamine) or antidepressants (MAOIs, SSRIs, SNRIs). Talk to your doctor.
- Using this medicine too often can make your headaches worse.
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- If you have an allergic reaction (like rash, hives, or swelling of face/lips/tongue), stop taking this medicine and see a doctor right away.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Consider adverse effects on the heart and the cardiovascular system. (updated 14.4.2025)