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Taking TREXIMET for Migraine Pain Relief

Package for TREXIMET

TREXIMET is a migraine treatment prescribed by doctors to treat acute migraine attacks in adults. It contains 2 medicines: the ingredient in IMITREX (sumatriptan) and prescription-strength naproxen sodium (an NSAID).

You never know where or when a migraine attack may hit you. Since migraine experts recommend treating a migraine at the first sign of migraine pain, always have TREXIMET on hand. Each prescription for TREXIMET comes with 9 tablets in a convenient, portable, flip-top container. TREXIMET can be taken anytime during a migraine, but if you can't take TREXIMET right away, take it as soon as possible—you may still get relief, though results may vary. However, you should take your migraine treatment as instructed by your doctor.

Each migraine patient is different, so you should evaluate your symptoms and talk to your doctor about treatment options.

Important Safety Information about TREXIMET
TREXIMET may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, serious stomach and intestinal problems such as bleeding and ulcers, and serious rash that may be fatal and occur without warning. Risk of stomach and intestinal problems increases in the elderly.

Do not take TREXIMET if you have a history of heart or liver disease, stroke, TIAs, problems with blood circulation, uncontrolled blood pressure, or allergic reaction to aspirin, NSAIDs, or sumatriptan (Imitrex^®); or right before or after heart surgery called coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).

Talk to your doctor before taking TREXIMET if you have risk factors for heart disease like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, diabetes, family history of heart disease, are a post-menopausal female, or male over age 40.

Talk to your doctor before taking TREXIMET if you have stomach ulcers or bleeding; chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeats; kidney problems; are pregnant, nursing, or thinking about becoming pregnant; or taking medications, especially pain relievers or antidepressants. Serotonin syndrome, a life-threatening problem, may occur with TREXIMET, especially if used with antidepressants called SSRIs or SNRIs. Do not take TREXIMET if you have taken an MAOI antidepressant within the last 2 weeks. TREXIMET should only be used exactly as prescribed, at the lowest dose and for the shortest time possible.

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