## Question
SUBJECT: imitrex to be prescriped to 72 year old woman
MESSAGE: I was in hospital for pancretitis.  On the 2nd day I was doing ok but came down with a migraine headache.  I have not had one in 2 years. but have the imitrex  tab.  which I did not have in the hospital  They gave me Toradol injection and it worked.  but they told me I should not take imitex as an older person.  I plan to go to my internist.  but decide to ask this question.   thanks

## Expert Summary
Is imitrex contraindicated in the elderly?