title: The site of common side effects of sumatriptan.
abstract: Atypical sensations following the use of subcutaneous sumatriptan are common, but of uncertain origin. They are almost always benign, but can be mistaken for a serious adverse event by the patient. Two patients are presented with tingling or burning sensations limited to areas of heat exposure or sunburn. In these individuals, side effects are most likely generated superficially in the skin.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Solomon
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Lipton
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Newman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003027:Cluster Headache / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D018170:Sumatriptan / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents; D018170:Sumatriptan