What is Treximet for migraine?

Treximet (sumatriptan and naproxen sodium) is a combination of a headache medicine and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat migraine headaches. Treximet will only treat a headache that has already begun. Treximet will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.

Is Treximet the same as Imitrex?

Treximet and Imitrex are both brand-name drugs. There are currently generic forms of both drugs. The generic form of Treximet is called sumatriptan/naproxen. The generic form of Imitrex is called sumatriptan.

Is Treximet over the counter?

It is a combination of Imitrex (soon to be available as a generic) and naproxen sodium (commonly known as Aleve, available Over the Counter). So Treximet is a combination of (a) a soon to be generic drug and (b) an Over the Counter drug.

How many Treximet can I take in a month?

Do not take more than 2 Treximet tablets in 24 hours. If your symptoms have not improved, call your doctor before taking any more tablets. You should not use Treximet to treat more than 5 headaches in 30 days (or more than 2 headaches in 30 days if you are 12 to 17 years old).

Is treximet a triptan?

Imitrex is a selective serotonin receptor agonist (also called a triptan) and Treximet is a combination of a triptan and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Is ibuprofen cheaper with prescription?

By getting Ibuprofen, you typically save money on your prescription instead of using Advil – the branded form of Ibuprofen which costs significantly more than Ibuprofen.

Does treximet raise blood pressure?

Older adults may be at greater risk for stomach/intestinal bleeding, increased blood pressure, kidney problems, heart attack, and stroke while using this drug. Before using this medication, women of childbearing age should talk with their doctor(s) about the benefits and risks.

Are triptans anti inflammatory?

Triptans do not work against the inflammation, although they reverse the blood vessel dilation. NSAIDs block the inflammation. Therefore, taken together, NSAIDs and triptans can work together, and the whole can be greater than the sum of the parts.

How to report an adverse event with Treximet?

To report adverse events, a product complaint, or for additional information about TREXIMET ®, call Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC at 1-800-793-2145. TREXIMET ® is used to treat acute migraine headaches with or without aura in patients 12 years of age and older.

What kind of Medicine is in Treximet tablet?

Treximet is a tablet containing a combination of sumatriptan and naproxen. Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Sumatriptan is a migraine headache medicine.

How old do you have to be to take Treximet?

What is TREXIMET? TREXIMET is a prescription medicine that contains sumatriptan and naproxen sodium (an NSAID). TREXIMET is used to treat acute migraine headaches with or without aura in patients 12 years of age and older. TREXIMET is not used to treat other types of headaches such as hemiplegic (that make you unable to move on one side

Is there a safe dosage of TREXIMET for migraines?

Treximet is not indicated for the prevention of migraine attacks. Safety and effectiveness of Treximet have not been established for cluster headache. The recommended dosage for adults is 1 tablet of Treximet 85/500 mg. Treximet 85/500 mg contains a dose of sumatriptan higher than the lowest effective dose.