Sumatriptan/naproxen sodium is a medicine that is available by prescription to treat migraine headaches. This eMedTV segment describes how the medication works, explains how and when to take it, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Nausea, dry mouth, and dizziness are some of the common side effects of sumatriptan/naproxen sodium. This eMedTV resource lists other possible side effects, including potentially serious ones that require medical attention (such as seizures).
Sumatriptan/naproxen sodium is used for relieving the symptoms of a migraine headache. This eMedTV resource further describes the effects of this medication and explains whether there are any approved sumatriptan/naproxen sodium uses for children.
The recommended sumatriptan/naproxen sodium dosage for migraine pain relief is one tablet. This eMedTV Web page discusses sumatriptan/naproxen sodium dosing in more detail and offers warnings and precautions for taking this medication.
Diuretics, aspirin, and triptans may cause drug interactions with sumatriptan/naproxen sodium. This eMedTV article lists other products that may cause an interaction and describes the possible effects of a sumatriptan/naproxen sodium interaction.
Sumatriptan/naproxen sodium may increase the risk of heart attacks or strokes. This eMedTV page lists other important precautions and warnings with sumatriptan/naproxen sodium to be aware of and offers information on who should not use this drug.
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