Sumatriptan Tablets (50mg & 100mg)

Sumatriptan Tablets (50mg & 100mg)
£13.99

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Sumatriptan Tablets (50mg & 100mg)

Sumatriptan is widely recognised as one of the best ways to quickly and effectively treat migraines.

What is Sumatriptan?

Sumatriptan is a migraine relief tablet that offers fast and effective pain relief if you frequently suffer from intense migraines.

One of the primary causes of a migraine is the widening of the brain’s blood vessels. Sumatriptan migraine relief tablets work by:

  • Stimulating the serotonin receptors in your brain, causing the muscles surrounding the blood vessels in the brain to contract.
  • Stabilising some of the chemical changes that occur in the brain during a migraine.

How do I use Sumatriptan?

Take ONE tablet at the onset of symptoms, dose may be repeated after at least 2 hours if migraine symptoms return. Maximum dose is 300mg in 24 hours (three 100mg tablets or six 50mg tablets).

What strength should I take?

Sumatriptan tablets come in two strengths:.

  • 50mg — a good starting dose for most people. This should relieve most migraine symptoms without the need for a repeat dose.
  • 100mg — for severe migraines, or if 50mg tablets don’t provide enough relief.

How long does it take to act?

Sumatriptan usually starts to work after 30 minutes.

Can I take it with other painkillers or anti-sickness medicines?

Yes. Both strengths can be safely taken with other painkillers or anti-sickness medicines if needed. However, you should not use other 'triptan' migraine treatments while you are using Sumatriptan.

Is Sumatriptan a narcotic?

Sumatriptan is not a narcotic. It is a type of medication known as a ‘triptan’. These are selective serotonin receptor agonists (or 5HT agonists) — painkillers specifically used to relieve migraine attacks.

Previously, narcotics (opioids) have been prescribed by doctors for migraines, but these drugs are generally considered ineffective and potentially addictive, so they are no longer used as widely.

Do I need a prescription?

Yes. This is a prescription-only drug which must be prescribed by a fully qualified prescriber.

You can buy Sumatriptan from us after completing a health consultation. Once you’ve been approved for the treatment, our Goodcure prescriber will producre a private prescription to Goodcure Pharmacy. The treatment will be prepared and we’ll deliver it securely and discreetly as early as the next working day.

Prices mentioned above include the cost of the prescription and consultation.

Potential side effects

Like any medication, some people do experience side effects.The side effects of Sumatriptan can include pain, heaviness, pressure or tightness in the chest, throat or other parts of the body, or unusual sensations, including numbness, tingling and warmth or cold. These effects may be intense but generally pass quickly.

Please read the Patient Information Leaflet enclosed with your medicines for a full list of side effects.

Is this an over-the-counter medication?

This medication can be bought from us or any other registered pharmacy without a prescription. To purchase this item, please ensure that the safety questionnaire is completed (this should have appeared when opening this page). This helps our responsible pharmacist ascertain the safety and suitablity of this medicine. 

What will happen once I have answered the questions in the safety form?

Once you completed the Goodcure safety form that appears automatically when you click on your desired treatment, you can close the pop up window and continue with your purchase. The responsible pharmacist will review your answers to ensure that this treatment is safe and suitable for you before issuing the supply. All requests are usually reviewed within the hour (during work hours).

Why do I need to provide my phone number and or email when completing the safety form and when making my purchase?

This information is required so that the pharmacist can get in touch with you if they need more information to ascertain the safety and suitability of this treatment.

Is the consultation private?

Patient confidentiality is one of our top priorities, both the form you fill and the phone consultation are strictly confidential between you and the pharmacist.

Do I need to pay for the consultation?

The price you see is inclusive of the consultation fee, so you will not have to pay anything extra and there are no hidden fees.

How long does it take for my item to be approved and shipped?

When you make a purchase, it is usually reviewed within the hour. If a purchase is made outside of work hours, it will be reviewed the next working day. Items are shipped either the same or the next day and you will recieve a notification when it is shipped. 

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