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Should Sumatriptan be prescription only?

I wish to ascertain whether Sumatriptan should be made a prescription only medication?  Has anyone suffered an adverse reaction from Sumatriptan?  Are there any reports of cardiac arrests leading to death?

Are the side effects fully explained to a patient before dispensing the tablets? Is there a mandatory questionnaire before Sumatriptan is dispensed?  Why is it a prescription only medication in France and not in the UK? 

Have there been any reports of chest pain leading to fatal deaths in the UK after taking Sumatriptan? 

What training does a Pharmacist require to dispense Sumatriptan?

 

 

 

 

the makers of Imigran sent

the makers of Imigran sent out training packs to pharmacists/counter assistants regarding OTC sumatriptan. it's quite comprehensive with respect to sumatriptan, its side-effects, and when not to use it. i've had no reports of peculiar adverse effects. i've only had positive feedback from patients.