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Medicines sumatriptanQuestion & answer

sumatriptan · Medicine question

How quickly can nasal spray work?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Clinical improvement may begin within about 15 minutes, although individual response varies.

Sources for this answer

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

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