Comparing Propranolol vs Sumatriptan

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Propranolol

Sumatriptan

Prescription only

Propranolol is mainly used for blood pressure and angina control; however, it also has a role in migraine prevention and the treatment of essential tremor. Propranolol may cause vivid dreams and is... View more

Prescription only

Sumatriptan may be used to quickly relieve the symptoms of a migraine but may not be suitable for everyone including those with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions. Prescribed for Cluster... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Propranolol has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 1382 ratings on Drugs.com. 77% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect.

Sumatriptan has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 549 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Tremors (10.4%)
Anxiety (6.7%)
Tiredness (6.7%)
Increased heart rate (6.4%)
Dizziness (5.1%)
Sweating (4.8%)
Headaches (4.1%)

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Nausea (13.5%)
Drowsiness (6.6%)
Pain (6.4%)
Chest pain (5.1%)
Dizziness (5.1%)
Vomiting (4.4%)
Tiredness (4.2%)

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Drug Class

Antimigraine agents

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	50 each
Strength	20 mg
Per unit^*	$0.35
Cost^*	$17.39

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Quantity	0.5 mL
Strength	6 mg/0.5 mL
Per unit^*	$41.00 - $105.76
Cost^*	$20.50 - $52.88

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Dosage Forms

Intravenous solution
Oral capsule, extended release
Oral solution
Oral tablet

Nasal spray
Oral tablet
Subcutaneous solution

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

6.4 hours

6 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 591 drugs are known to interact with Propranolol:

47 major drug interactions (215 brand and generic names)
494 moderate drug interactions (3303 brand and generic names)
50 minor drug interactions (612 brand and generic names)

A total of 101 drugs are known to interact with Sumatriptan:

70 major drug interactions (281 brand and generic names)
31 moderate drug interactions (168 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Food can enhance the levels of propranolol in your body. You shoud take propranolol at the same... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

November 13, 1967

January 28, 2016

WADA Class View classifications

P1 - Beta-Blockers

N/A

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