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Suvexx Information

Suvexx (Sumatriptan/Naproxen) is used in adults for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura. It should only be used in patients who have been diagnosed with migraines. Suvexx is not for preventing migraines and it is not for the treatment of cluster headaches. Suvexx is not for use in patients younger than 18 years of age. Suvexx contains sumatriptan and naproxen sodium. Sumatriptan works to narrow blood vessels in the head and to stop the release of a chemical in the brain. These effects are thought to help with migraine pain relief. Naproxen sodium is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and can reduce the chemicals produced by your body which cause pain and swelling. It does not cure your illness or prevent it from getting worse. It can only relieve pain and reduce swelling as long as you continue to take it as prescribed.

Suvexx Side Effects

The most common side effects of Suvexx may include dizziness; light-headedness; feeling weak, drowsy, or tired; nausea; heartburn or indigestion; dry mouth; muscle tightness. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects such as:
• A seizure, severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears;
• High levels of serotonin (Agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea);
• Heartbeat problems (fast or irregular), symptoms of heart failure, swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;
• Kidney problems (little or no urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired);
• Leg cramps, burning, coldness, or heavy feeling in your feet or legs;
• Liver problems (loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice;
• Low red blood cells (anemia)--pale skin, unusual tiredness, feeling light-headed;
• Numbness, tingling, pale or blue-colored appearance in your fingers or toes;
• Stomach problems (sudden severe stomach pain (especially after eating), vomiting, constipation, bloody diarrhea, weight loss).

Suvexx Precautions

Do not use Suvexx if you are allergic to Sumatriptan or Naproxen or if you have heart problems; recently had or are planning to have heart bypass surgery; have problems with your blood circulation to your legs, arms or stomach; have uncontrolled high blood pressure; have used other triptan drugs, within the last 24 hours; have taken an antidepressant medicine called MAO inhibitor within the last 2 weeks; have had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reactions with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), other NSAIDs; have liver disease; bleeding disorders; are currently more than 26 weeks pregnant; are currently breastfeeding; have an active ulcer; have inflammatory bowel disease; have severe or worsening kidney disease; have high potassium levels. Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you have high blood pressure; high cholesterol; diabetes mellitus or are on a low sugar diet; poor circulation to your extremities; are a smoker or ex-smoker; have kidney disease; had a previous ulcer or bleeding from the stomach, gut, brain; are on a strict sodium reduced diet; have heart or liver problems; epilepsy or seizures; are pregnant; are breastfeeding. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Suvexx and other medications. Do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking this medication as you may be more likely to develop stomach problems. While taking Suvexx your fertility may be decreased. Suvexx is not recommended in women trying to get pregnant. Overuse of acute migraine drugs can lead to a worsening of your headaches. Suvexx can cause dizziness, weakness or drowsiness. If you have these symptoms, do not drive a car, use machinery, or do anything where you need to be alert. You may develop Serotonin Syndrome if you take Suvexx with certain antidepressants or other migraine medications.

Do I need a prescription to order Suvexx?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Suvexx.