Talk:Sumatriptan

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The directions on my Imitrex perscription (tablets) say that I should take them whole. I have been cutting them in half to use. Is there any reason I should not do this? Sandy Syracuse, NY

It's only really a problem if you're only taking half a tablet at a time; provided you take both halves it's ok, unless you have sustained release tablets in which case they should be taken whole. It's always best to see your pharmacist if you're in doubt.

[edit] Structure image

The structure image of sumatriptan is as of 2006-07-29 wrong; the sulfonyl group (SO₂) and its adjacent methylene group (CH₂) should exchange positions. Example here: http://redpoll.pharmacy.ualberta.ca/drugbank/drugBank/PC_IMAGE/APRD00379_ZOOM.gif

Unfortunately, I don't have ChemDraw at hand to fix it.

[edit] Side Effects

AFAIK there are more known side effects. Among them the fact that frequent intake may cause migraine. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.58.145.180 (talk) 07:18, 5 June 2008 (UTC)