passages.id: 15163
passages.type: title
passages.text: The site of common side effects of sumatriptan.
passages.id: 15164
passages.type: abstract
passages.text: 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.