Imitrex

Imitrex is a prescription medication used to treat migraine headaches once they have started. Imitrex belongs to a group of drugs called serotonin receptor agonists or "triptans", which relieve pain by narrowing blood vessels around the brain.

This medication comes in tablet and nasal spray and is taken at the first sign of a migraine headache.

Imitrex is also available as an injectable form to be injected under the skin. Imitrex injection is also used to treat cluster headaches in adults.

Common side effects of Imitrex include tingling or numbness in fingers or toes...

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Bydureon

Bydureon is a prescription medication that is used along with diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes. Bydureon belongs to a group of medications called incretin mimetics which work by helping the pancreas to secrete insulin when blood sugar levels are high. They also decrease the amount of sugar the liver produces and slow the emptying of the stomach.

Bydureon comes in an injectable form to be given just under the skin (subcutaneous) once a week, at any time of day with or without meals. Bydureon comes in single-dose vials and as single-dose pens. Byderoen BCise comes as...

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