Why should Imitrex not be prescribed?
Imitrex should not be used for the hemiplegic or basilar forms of migraine. You must also avoid Imitrex if it gives you an allergic reaction. In addition, the drug should not be prescribed if you have certain types of heart or blood vessel disease, including angina (crushing chest pain) or a history of heart attack, stroke, mini-strokes, or other circulatory problems. It should not be used if you have severe liver disease or uncontrolled high blood pressure. It must not be used within 24 hours of taking an ergotamine-based migraine remedy or any drug in the same class as Imitrex (such as naratriptan, rizatriptan, or zolmitriptan). And it must not be used for 2 weeks after taking an MAO inhibitor drug such as the antidepressants phenelzine and tranylcypromine.
