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Medicines sumatriptanQuestion & answer

sumatriptan · Medicine question

Can sumatriptan prevent migraine attacks?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It treats an attack after it begins and is not a preventive treatment.

Sources for this answer

Imigran 10mg Nasal Sprayemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 14
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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