Sumatriptan 50mg Tablets
£10.00
Sumatriptan 50mg for migraine symptoms. Take one tablet when an attack starts; wait at least 2 hours before a second dose. Relief often within 30–60 minutes. £10 for 6 tablets. Pharmacist review required.
- Pharmacist clinical review before supply
- UK pricing shown by pack size
- Discreet delivery options available
Introduction
About sumatriptan 50mg tablets
Sumatriptan is a triptan used to treat the symptoms of migraine, not the underlying cause of why migraines happen. Triptans interact with specific receptors in the brain and can ease migraine pain as well as associated symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light or sound.
Take one tablet when your migraine starts. Relief often begins within 30 to 60 minutes. Treatment is only supplied after a UK-registered clinician reviews your consultation.
- 6 tablets — £10
Benefits
Why people consider sumatriptan
Where it is clinically appropriate, sumatriptan can ease an established migraine attack. It is taken at the start of symptoms, not every day as prevention.
Treats migraine symptoms
Designed for use when a migraine starts, to ease pain and related symptoms — not as daily prevention.
Works on triptan pathways
Triptans such as sumatriptan act on specific brain receptors involved in migraine attacks.
Relief within 30–60 minutes
Many people notice improvement within half an hour to an hour of taking a dose.
Clear pack pricing
Guide price is £10 for 6 tablets so you know what to expect before a consultation.
Eligibility
Who sumatriptan may be for
Sumatriptan is considered for selected adults with migraine after a clinical review. It is not suitable for everyone, especially people with certain heart or circulation problems.
May be suitable if
- You have migraines that have been diagnosed or clearly described to a clinician
- You can take one tablet at the start of an attack and wait at least 2 hours before a second dose if needed
- You understand the maximum is usually 2 doses in 24 hours
- You can complete a full medical questionnaire honestly
May not be suitable if
- You have a history of heart attack, stroke, uncontrolled high blood pressure or other conditions a clinician considers unsafe with triptans
- You are allergic to sumatriptan or other triptans
- You need urgent care for a sudden severe headache unlike your usual migraine
- You want daily prevention rather than treatment of attacks
A clinician decides whether treatment is appropriate. Completing a consultation does not guarantee a prescription.
How it works
How sumatriptan works
Triptans are medicines that interact with specific receptors in the brain, counteracting changes believed to trigger migraines. They can ease migraine symptoms including nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light or sound. Other triptans include rizatriptan and zolmitriptan. A clinician decides which option, if any, suits you.
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Online consultation
Tell us about your migraine pattern, how attacks feel, other medicines and any heart or circulation history.
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Clinical review
A UK-registered clinician checks whether a triptan such as sumatriptan is appropriate.
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If suitable, we dispense
Approved treatment is dispensed by our pharmacy and delivered discreetly, with clear directions for use.
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Use at the start of an attack
Take one tablet when your migraine starts. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose on your label.
Using treatment
How to take sumatriptan 50mg
Take one tablet with water, with or without food, when your migraine starts. Wait at least 2 hours before a second dose, and only take a second dose if the first helped. Maximum of 2 doses in 24 hours.
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Take one tablet when the migraine starts
Swallow with water. You can take it with or without food.
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Wait at least 2 hours before a second dose
Only take a second tablet if you felt benefit from the first dose.
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Do not exceed 2 doses in 24 hours
Follow your label and leaflet. Do not take more than advised.
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Rest if you feel drowsy
Tiredness and dizziness can occur. Do not drive if you feel unsafe.
Safety
Safety information
Sumatriptan treats migraine symptoms; it does not prevent future attacks on its own. Tell your clinician about heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, other medicines and previous triptan use.
Seek urgent medical help for a sudden severe headache that is different from your usual migraine, chest pain, or signs of an allergic reaction.
- Take at the start of a migraine attack, not as daily prevention.
- Maximum of 2 doses in 24 hours unless your clinician advises otherwise.
- Only take a second dose if the first dose helped, and wait at least 2 hours.
- Always read the patient information leaflet.
Side effects
Possible side effects
Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, tiredness or drowsiness, and dizziness. Your leaflet lists the full profile.
- Nausea or vomiting Can occur with migraines and with treatment. Seek advice if it is severe or you cannot keep fluids down.
- Tiredness or drowsiness Do not drive or use machinery if you feel sleepy. Rest until you feel better.
- Dizziness Take care standing up. Seek advice if dizziness is severe or persistent.
Always read the sumatriptan patient information leaflet. This page is general information for UK patients and is not a substitute for personalised clinical advice.
Common questions
Sumatriptan 50mg FAQs
Common questions about this migraine triptan. A clinician still decides what is right for you.
What are triptans?
Triptans are medicines that act on specific receptors in the brain involved in migraine. They can ease migraine pain and related symptoms such as nausea and light sensitivity. Examples include sumatriptan, rizatriptan and zolmitriptan.
How do I take sumatriptan?
Take one tablet with water when your migraine starts. Wait at least 2 hours before a second dose, and only take a second dose if the first helped. Do not take more than 2 doses in 24 hours.
How quickly does it work?
Relief often begins within 30 to 60 minutes, though this varies between people.
How much does it cost?
The current private guide price is £10 for 6 tablets. You only pay if treatment is approved.
Does sumatriptan cure migraine?
No. It treats symptoms of an attack. It does not remove the underlying tendency to get migraines.
Will I definitely get sumatriptan?
No. Supply depends on eligibility, safety and clinical judgement. Completing a consultation does not guarantee a prescription.
How is delivery handled?
If a prescription is issued, our pharmacy dispenses the medicine and sends it to your UK address in plain packaging. You receive tracking details once the order has been dispatched.
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