Sumatriptan transdermal

This medication patch may be harmful if chewed or swallowed. If someone has overdosed, remove the patch if possible. For serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Certain foods, beverages, or food additives (such as red wine, cheese, chocolate, monosodium glutamate) as well as lifestyle patterns such as irregular eating/sleeping habits or stress may bring on a migraine headache. Avoiding such "triggers" may help lessen migraine attacks. Consult your doctor for more details.

Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood pressure) may be done while you are using this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments.

Missed Dose

Not applicable. (See How to Use section.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not store in the refrigerator or freezer. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.Information last revised June 2017. Copyright(c) 2017 First Databank, Inc.