Can sumatriptan succinate prevent migraines?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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No. It treats an attack after it has begun and is not licensed as preventive treatment.

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sumatriptan succinate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

No. It treats an attack after it has begun and is not licensed as preventive treatment.

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