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migraines
by Reviewer89548
on July 10, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 10 years40mg 1X D Review: it was a great medication and should not have been taken off the market because the patent was expiring, Its replacement treximnet is very good, but very expensive!
Migraines
by Reviewer89549
on July 7, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Sensitive to warm water or heat due to the vasoconstriction system wide, have to pee alot - I believe this is also due to the vasoconstriction. Time taken and dosage: 8 years50 1X AN Review: They didn't know what my headaches were (after car accident) they gave me samples and I held out trying them for a long time due to the list of side-effects. After taking this the first time it was like a miracle cure! I could feel it working and taking away the migraine pain. I'm allergic to penicillian and sulfas, so I always worry about side effects, but this REALLY helped me live a more normal life. I don't go anywhere without having it with me because my migraines can hit at anytime.
migranes
by Reviewer89550
on July 5, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: fatigue and vagueness Time taken and dosage: 25 1X AN Review:
Migraine headaches
by Reviewer89551
on July 2, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Some drowsiness but not all the time. Sometime a tighting in my throat. Blurred vision. Time taken and dosage: 6 years100mg 1X AN Review: Imitrex has been the answer to my migraines. I suffer from 3-4 debilitating migraines a month. If I take Imitrex as soon as I feel one coming on my symptoms are gone within the hour. I spent many years suffering and would not be caught without it.
Cluster Headache
by Reviewer89552
on May 25, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Some drowsiness. Not a negative as the primary use is to have some pain free time to sleep. Time taken and dosage: 18 months 1X D Review: The only consistantly effective treatment that I have had for Cluster Headache. As with some of the others here I do have some concern over the impact of long term use. Without this medicine I lived with no sleep, in extreme pain completely dependant on others. Even if it ends up having a signficant long term health impact, I would take it all over again.
Migraine headaches
by Reviewer89553
on May 23, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: At most 15 minutes of needing to lye down. Most side effects don't always happen always. Once every seven times I bruised slightly in injected area but I don't think that's due to the medication but rather my application. Injectables seemed scary at first but it's completely worth the fast and complete relief of my migraines every time! Time taken and dosage: 5 yearsInjectable 1X AN Review: I've been diagnosed with migraines ever since I was 7 years old. They worsened with the onset of puberty aroud the age of 11. If you have migraines like I do you know how extremely unpleasant they are. I've tried daily preventative medications and also many as needed medications. When I started imitrex I was prescribed the pill form at 100mg and it worked everytime if I caught it before I started throwing up. there were still the times when my migraines were to the point of vomiting that even lasted 72 or so hours untreated because I couldn't hold down a pill. these migraines usually reaualted in hospital visits. For this reason I got prescribed the injectable version. I love it! Yeah it's aorta scary giving yourself a shot but this medication doesn't even look like a typical needle applicator. It's covered in a case that makes application easier. It is already prepotrioned so mo worries I'm measuring. The actual application takes maybe 10 seconds that includes the time to get it out and ready. It doesn't hurt like normal needles these ones are tiny!!!! And they are for the most part concealed so you don't have to see them. I inject I'm my arm I find it easier and way less painful than the other option of thigh. I could have the worst migraine Vomiting included and all I need to do is take this medicine and give it 5 minutes to kick in!!! Ten minutes later I feel 100% better!!! This is convenient when you're on the job or don't have the time for the pill to kick in 30 minutes
Severe headaches, migraine & other
by Reviewer89554
on May 21, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 68.0 Side effects: It's the only thing that stops a migraine. I get a slight rush when I take it and I have to lay down for an hour or two for it to work. Then the headache is gone. Unbelievable. My head aches for a day or two if it's a particularly bad one. Time taken and dosage: 3 years50 1X D Review: 
Migraines
by Reviewer89556
on May 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Tightening in the neck and shoulders. Very disturbing soreness in my throat that seemed to get worse each time I took it. Time taken and dosage: 6 months100mg 1X AN Review: Strange side effects... it made me worry about what was being affected that I couldn't feel. 1 100mg pill worked on my most severe headaches though.
Migraine headache
by Reviewer89557
on May 2, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Just a bit light headed. Time taken and dosage: 13 years100 mg. 1X M Review: This is a MIRACLE drug!!!! I have experienced migraines since I was a teen and didn't I couldn't believe how well it worked. No drowsiness, just relief!!!! I started out with 25 mg., went to 50 and now 100, but sometimes I can cut one in half and it stilldoes the job. I am so thankful to have discovered this medication. It is my only relief. I don't have a migraine every month, but when I do, they usually last 2-3 days.
migraines
by Reviewer89558
on April 20, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: sore throat, sore body, feels like i fell down a hill! Time taken and dosage: 6 years100 mg 1X AN Review: Imitrex is the ONLY medication ive found to get rid of migraines. Ive suffered from migraines since i was a kid, and I'm 22 now. I take it as a last resort. it WILL NOT WORK if it's just a regular headache, must be a migraine!!! i found it only works effectively if you lay down and rest for at least 1/2 hour after you take it. If you take it and continue to be in a loud/hectic setting without resting, it will not be as effective. I get a few side effects, mainly soreness. My throat will hurt and my whole body feels as if i rolled down a hill! hahaha but that is nOTHING compared to the migraines I get. It has been a lifesaver for me. I don't care that it's like $18/pill, it makes me live a normal life. 
Migraine
by Reviewer89559
on April 19, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 18.0 Side effects: Well to start off I took this before work, not knowing of the side effects. Got to work early, so I just sat down for about a half hour. Started to get a pain in the back and sides of my neck, which I thought was just a normal stiff neck. Then I started to get dizzy, and really tired. It felt like I was high. Started to get really hot. Then about an hour later it felt as if I had an allergic reaction to something, and it was difficult to swallow. It did help my migraine though, it went away as soon as I started getting these side effects. Very, Very, Very strange side effects. Time taken and dosage: 100MG 2X W Review: I will continue using this medication, unless I am going to work. Which in that case, I will just have to suffer.
Migraines
by Reviewer89560
on March 20, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: Took a pill and my migraine was gone within half an hour. Half an hour after the back of my neck really started to hurt. About 40 minutes after that, my whole right arm and fingers went numb/tingly. Soon after that the right side of my neck and face went numb/tingly. My tongue felt slightly numb/tingly as well. It lasted about 15 minutes and now Im left with neck pain again and kind of a "high" feeling. Time taken and dosage: 2 days50 1X D Review: The first time I took this pill I felt incredibly tired. I also have a back that is out of alignment.. so I feel that most of my problems come from that. I am going to try alt. supplements (magnesium) and save the Imitrex for a last resort thing. Def. not to crazy about the numb face tho! lol
Migraine
by Reviewer89561
on March 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: 1st time: extreme nausea & dizziness. Just as debilitating as the migraine. 2nd time: entire body felt extremely heavy, especially limbs. Very tired and dizzy. Felt like the room was moving. I'm sure I took it too late as it had no effect on the migraine. 3rd time: got rid of the pain but still had a "migraine hangover". 4th time: took it before bed and woke up with no migraine - yay! 5th time: had no effect on migraine but no side effects either. Time taken and dosage: 1 months100mg 1X AN Review: I have suffered from migraines for at least 10 years and have finally decided to seek help. I've only taken this 5 times and it's my first attempt at prescription meds for migraines. I'm not satisfied with the results so far and will be attempting something else. Such is the life of one who suffers with migraines, yes? I rated it a 3 because it's certainly better than nothing. If I'm able to sleep after taking it, it's better. However, I am not always able to do that - it still puts me out of commission which is not an option. It was incredibly expensive for me - $10 a pill! I felt as if it wasn't treating the migraine but postponing the systems as I've actually had more migraines with taking it.
Cluster Headaches
by Reviewer89562
on March 6, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 36.0 Side effects: The first few times experienced a tingling feeling all over my body, and felt as if I was being grabbed by the throat. However, I now only feel a brief tingling feeling and most times are able to return to normal activities within a few minutes. Time taken and dosage: 5 years6mg inject 3X D Review: As a cluster headache patient--misdiagnosed for over 12 years--I say God Bless sumatriptan injections. I've been getting cluster headaches since I was 19 or 20 years old serving in the US Army. Each cluster headache cycle comes back every 1.5 to 2 years like clockwork and they last from 3 to 6 weeks. I used to scream, cry, be in a total state of desperation, rolled on floor holding my head and back of my neck, take a fetal position in a hot shower while kicking and humming, jump to a cool pool after the hot shower and then go back to the shower...its not called suicide headaches for anything. I get 3 to 4 episodes a day during a cycle. My neurologist allows me to take up to 3 a day. I start counting in my mind as soon as I take the shot and sometimes I have not reached 60 and feel the cluster going away...sometimes I make it to 200 or 300...but I feel almost immediate relief. Against my neurologist indications I have frequently taken that extra shot when I have had 4-episodes days. The pain is just unbearable so I take my chances. In short, Imitrex and now the generic sumatriptan 6mg Statdose, have given my life back to me when I am in a cluster headache cycle. (only wish we could finally have a law to prohibit insurance companies to cover what they want to cover. Each 2-injection kit goes for around $200, and my insurance company only covers 4 a month (8 injections). The rest I have to pay from my pocket. The system is messed up when a doctor believes a patient needs X amoun
migraines
by Reviewer89563
on March 6, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: increased urination, metallic taste in mouth Time taken and dosage: 18 months25 2X M Review: Migraines began 4 months before (generic) Imitrex was prescribed and had progressed until nearly continuous. First dose was like pushing a reset button - I went from fetal tuck to dinner with the family in half an hour. After that initial migraine pattern, I've fallen into a more classic "couple times a month" pattern, and my response to the medication is always rapid and rejuvenating. I use all medicine including this one sparingly and only when I can't first fend off a migraine with bed rest and isolation. I had one migraine recently that three doses didn't fix (I ended up just riding that one out), and am hoping that's an anomaly. Because of a provider change I'll be trying Maxalt soon, but would consider switching back if Imitrex turns out to be more effective for me.
Headaches every night
by Reviewer89564
on March 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 1 years100 1X D Review: It's changed my life. They say you can't have a migraine every day and you can't split the pill in half. I don't know if my headaches are migraines or not, all I know is I wake up every single night, in the middle of the night, with a headache. Imitrex is the only medication that works. My insurance co refused to pay for taking it every night so I started cutting the pill in half and found that half the dose will work (you do what you have to do to live a halfway normal life.) I've tried almost every other remedy and medication that's out there including topomax, chiropractors, acupuncture, anti-depressants, and nothing but Imitrex has worked.
DAILY MIGRAINES
by Reviewer89565
on March 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: I always yawn and get sleepy after taking Imitrex and have some blurred vision but it usually takes away the migraine so thats good for me. I only had to take another dose one time. Time taken and dosage: 2 years100MG 1X D Review: I feel a little funny, kina like I'm in the twilight zone!
migraine
by Reviewer89566
on February 27, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: As the headache goes away, my scalp is tender. Time taken and dosage: 8 years100mg 1X AN Review: Imitrex gave me my life back. I experience extreme anxiety with my migraines, which makes it hard to relax, and I'm sure that makes the pain worse. I have often been convinced I was minutes from death because the pain was so awful. I have several headaches a month and sometimes several in a week. I thank God for the researchers who discovered sumatriptan. I also thank God for Costco, who charges less for my entire prescription than my grocery pharmacy charges for a single pill.
migraines
by Reviewer89567
on February 20, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Full almost tingling in back of neck, very thirsty, tired, difficulty swallowing. Time taken and dosage: 2 times50 mg 1X AN Review: Took away my migraine, but almost not worth the side effects. This is the second time I've tried it. I usually take maxalt, but as my husband just got laid off I no longer have insurance.I can't afford 9 maxalt for $200. I CAN afford 9 imitrex (generic version) for $40. Luckily since I've been taking nortriptilene for almost a year, I'm down to about one migraine a month. So I'll take the side effects over the pain. Narcotics stopped working as pain relief for me years ago! 
Migraines
by Reviewer89568
on February 16, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Tingling through shoulder up neck to head. Increased nausea, vomiting and dizziness about 15-20 minutes after taking medication. Time taken and dosage: 6 months100 1X AN Review: Migraine does eventually go away, but I hate the feelings that I have to go through after taking it. I rather just try to "sleep it off", if possible. I will never take it again.
migraine headaches
by Reviewer89569
on February 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 15 years25 mg 1X M Review: Imitrex has helped me more than any of the other migraine drugs I have tried.If I can take the medicine as soon as I feel a headache coming on I can usually get total relief within an hour.Sometimes I don't get it in time and then nothing helps. I have not had any side effects but I am always aware of the potential for it and try not to take too much of this or any medicine.
Migraine
by Reviewer89570
on February 9, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: Anxiety, racing heart, jittery, "weird feeling" Time taken and dosage: 5 months 1X AN Review: The medicine works great for headaches. My migraines are gone about an hour after taking them. The side effects (for me) are severe. I have read other posters saying that people "exaggerate" about this medication's side effects; I just think the medicine is different for everyone. Everyone responds to it differetly. For me, I have symptoms resembling a heart attack/panic attack for several hours after taking the medication. The side effects tend to interfere with my daily life, but to a much lesser extent than the migraine did. The medicine is worth it for me, but only sparingly.
20+ years history of migraine
by Reviewer89571
on January 25, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: I take the 100 mg pill. 15-20 minutes later: tightness in neck and shoulders, difficulty swallowing, and a weird feeling I can only describe as "nausea in my spine." I know it sounds weird--Sorry! This lasts for maybe a couple of hours. The only symptom that remains after that is a flu-like fatigue that can last for a day. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I used to go to the ER for demerol and/or took narcotic painkillers. Or I would just suffer through 2-3 days of packing my head in ice and avoiding light and sound. I can usually catch my symptoms early enough that the Imitrex actually stops the migraine. This has been GREAT.
migraines
by Reviewer89572
on January 15, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: nothing bothersome--a little sensitive to hot water, tired for a very short time Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: This is a miracle drug!!! If you have true-blue migraines, it will work, and it feels like a warm blanket covering your head and taking the pain away. Before Imitrex I had to go to the ER for morphine or demerol. I can control it myself with Imitrex. I have tried all the triptans, and they all work--but Imitrex seems to work best for me with the least side effects. I sure wish the insurance companies will someday realize that 9 pills a month just isn't enough for some of us w/migraines, and a trip to the ER is going to cost them alot more than extra Imitrex pills a month!
common migraine
by Reviewer89573
on January 13, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 65.0 Side effects: Brief increase in pain, sleepiness, occasional bruise at site of injection Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: This drug has made my life so much better. I get relief within 30 minutes. Sometimes I feel groggy for a few hours after the headache quits. I need to wait 1 hour after eating or drinking in order to prevent vomitting immediately after injection. The pills and nasal spray do not work for me, but the 6mg injection is like magic. Cost is a factor, but worth every penny.
Migraines
by Reviewer89574
on January 13, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Just a little nausea sometimes Time taken and dosage: Review: Could not survive without this med. I've suffered with headaches since I was in my teens. I have to take at least 50 mg. 3-5 times a week, since I have chronic migraines. I don't understand why these meds are rationed to people who suffer with migraines. Physicians have lost all authority over what their patients need because of the insurance/pharmaceutical companies. Been using Imitrex for over 9 yrs.
Onset of migraines
by Reviewer89575
on January 10, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: A little tired, but about 1 hour after taking I have a sudden absolute need to urinate. Is Imitrex a diuretic? Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: Love this med. I should have bought stock in the company. It's a life saver.
Migraines
by Reviewer89576
on December 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Sensitive fingertips, drowsiness, achiness Time taken and dosage: 18 years Review: Like many here, I started taking Imitrex when it first came out and it gave me my life back. Prior to Imitrex, I would try anything to get rid of a migraine... megadoses of aspirin worked best (13 ultra-buffered tablets seemed to be my lucky number) but the ringing in my ears told me this was not a good thing really. After I bought my first Imitrex kit but before using it, the first death associated with Imitrex was reported and my mom kindly mailed the news story to me... :] Thanks, mom. I worked in a hospital, so at the next migraine I took my kit up to the ER and injected myself there, *just in case.* I didn't die, the migraine melted away in 10 minutes or so (!!!!), and I was well pleased. I have tried the inhaler... *** hated it. *** Injections work the fastest. Tablets work best if I catch the headache early, but if one doesn't work I will use an injection to save my day. Also my insurance company has switched to generic which is working for me just as well as brand name. Rarely do the migraines come back after a shot (only happens the day before period begins on some cycles). Did get to the point where headaches were nearly daily, and have been on generic Topamax daily so the headaches are less than a few a week now on average. I am hopeful that menopause will shut them down, as happened with my mom.
Migraines
by Reviewer89577
on December 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: No side effects. Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: Worked like a miracle drug for fifteen years, until about a year ago, when it seemed to take more and more of the drug to actually work. For example, a half a pill used to do it. Now, it takes a whole pill. Also, my headaches have increased in frequency, up to as many as 12 a month. My Doctor recently put me on Topamax as a preventative measure, but I still take Imitrex as needed. It always works.
migranes
by Reviewer89578
on December 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: I went to the hospital with heart palpitations. I never had a single heart problem before I started taking the medication. It's the meds fault. And my doctor's for not warning me of the side effects. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: The medicine works FANTASTIC for headaches. I get headaches that last for three or four days three or four times a month. They only prescribe you fifteen of these at a time. I always wondered about that. Then something got me researching the drug and I came across this website. I couldn't believe it when I read that other people are having these heart problems. I'm 37 years old and I smoke. I blamed it on the cigarettes. I'm sure they don't help, but I NEVER had the heart problems before. Then the doctors blamed it on the stress when I went to the emergency room thinking I was having a heart attack. I've been stressed my whole life. I got married and had a baby when I was 19. So yeah. It's not the stress. By now I've learned how to deal with stress in a very healthy way.It's the imitrex.It caused me to have heart palpitations.
chronic migraines
by Reviewer89579
on December 21, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 26.0 Side effects: burning, nausea, tingling, dizziness Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: 50mg dosage. After the first 15 to 30 minutes I experience an intense burning in the arteries in my chest, neck, and arms. This can be accompanied by nausea, tingling, and dizziness. The sensations subside after at least an hour. My migraine will usually also disappear after an hour and a half. Occasionally I will have to repeat the dose and I will have a 'hangover' from the medication the next day. It's certainly preferable to the migraine. Two other family members took this medication for several years and never had these problems with it, but took it in much higher doses. The medication also never fully stopped their migraines.
menstrual migranes
by Reviewer89580
on December 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: I started out using the 50mg rate and it sort of worked, sometimes. My doctor upped the rate to 100mg, and it worked great. I have a migraine for about 2 weeks around my cycle. When I stopped taking the meds the other two weeks I have noticed my thoughts are not connecting in my head and I am more confused. I have stopped taking it and hope my head comes around, because right now I find it hard to concentrate. I will not take Imitrex again. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review:
migraine
by Reviewer89581
on November 28, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 66.0 Side effects: lightheadedness, sleepiness Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: Imitrex has been a lifesaver for me. I've suffered with migraines for 45 years. For many of those years, my headaches were frequent and severe, sometimes lasting 3 days and resulting in vomiting and the lack of ability to do much, other than stay in bed in a dark, quiet room. About 15 years ago, I heard of the newly-approved Imitrex and started using it whenever I get a migraine. I've had very good success with it as migraine relief, although every so often I have to take two pills. Also, there are some times that the headache simply will not go away, but that's rare. The frequency of my headaches has not changed, however. I still get them 4-8 times per month. Imitrex is not a preventative, but it is not advertized as such.
MIGRAINES
by Reviewer89582
on November 27, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: A LITTLE HYPER AND SPACEY FOR ABOUT 30 MIN OR SO. MILD RAPID HEART RATE 20 MIN AFTER TAKING IT. ALOT OF POSTS I READ ARE OVER THE TOP EXAGERATIONS. Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: HAVE HAD MIGRAINES A COUPLE TIMES A YEAR IN MY 20'S AND 30'S AND IN MY LATE 40'S THEY GOT MUCH WORSE. I GET THEM COUPLE TIMES A WEEK THEN NOT FOR A MONTH OR SO. I DO NOT HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE BUT THE DOCTOR PUT ME ON THE MEDICINE AND I TAKE IT AT NIGHT AND HAS HELPED. IMITREX WORKS...PERIOD!! ALOT OF POSTS I READ ARE OVER THE TOP EXAGERATIONS ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS. MIGRAINES ARE FROM THE WAY YOU THINK LIKE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS DURING THE DAY AND YES WHILE YOU SLEEP AT NIGHT. THIS IS WHAT I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT MAKES MIGRAINES HAPPEN!! YOU CAN EMAIL ME FOR [email protected] YOU CAN HAVE EVERY TEST KNOWN TO MAN AND STILL HAVE THEM. YOUR KIDS WILL SAY "MY PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS HAD THEM" AND YES ITS THE WAY YOU.....THINK!! RETIRED USAF
Migraines
by Reviewer89583
on November 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Bad taste in mouth/back of throat if using the nasal spray, but it works much faster than the pills. Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: 
Migraines
by Reviewer89584
on November 13, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Rapid heart rate...tightening of chest. Fear of heart attack. Throat felt strange. Not good! Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I have had migraines since I was 12. They have gotten worse as I get older. I was spending 1/3 of my life with horrible migraines. Mine last 3 days and I get them at least once a week. Two years ago - it was so bad - I was going to the hospital a lot. A year ago - I started taking 60mg of Inderal LA (usually prescribed for blood pressure) daily... It has helped me TREMENDOUSLY!!! Only rare migraine pain now. I take Axert for the occassional bad days. For all you still suffering - just keep trying to find what works for you!!
Migraines
by Reviewer89585
on November 8, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Flushing (hot/cold/hot/cold), head tightness, tiredness Time taken and dosage: 16 years Review: Back one day in the early 90's I went to the ER because I had a migraine (I get classic migraines) and the gave me some Imitrex, which I never had before. I got kind of flushed and my head felt weird and I fell asleep for about 15-20 min and I woke up and my migraine was gone. I was almost in tears I was so happy! I could not believe it. My migraines usually last between 1-4 days. I'd go to the ER and get something that would "manage" the pain, but nothing would actually get rid of it. A doctor came into my room and asked me a bunch of questions and sent me home with some Imitrex auto-injectors. I've used the auto-injectors for a long time and they never fail to alleviate my migraine within 15-20 min. Whoever developed this medicine is truly amazing.
Migraines
by Reviewer89586
on October 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: A little light headed, tingly, slight tightness in chest Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I don't know what I would do without Imitrex. Before I was perscribed Imitrex I would throw up for days and couldn't function I would be in so much pain. I split my 100mg pill in half and it works like a miracle every time.
Cluster Headaches
by Reviewer89587
on October 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: Sometimes sleepiness, nausea, dizziness. Sometimes it worked great, sometimes not at all. Probably depending on the severity of migraine and when taken. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: My Mother actually used to take imitrex so I'm commenting on her behalf. She has been getting cluster headaches every 18 months for 6-8 weeks like clockwork for 40 years. I know she had mild success with imitrex but great success with RELPAX. Anyone looking for a new med to try for clusters/migraines, this one might be it for you.
Common Migraine
by Reviewer89588
on October 16, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Tingly feeling all over, headache intensifies for a brief time before it gets better, sore throat, jittery. Time taken and dosage: 17 years Review: This is really a 'miracle drug.' I've been getting migraines since about 1989 and took Midrin before Imitrex became available. Midrin worked, but it knocked me out for the whole day. I was in college when the Imitrex injections came out and I'm terrified of needles, but the injection was amazing, so the needle didn't bother me anymore. I often feel like I need to eat something after I've had the Imitrex because my throat hurts, but then it sort of hurts to swallow. While the headache goes away and all of the symptoms in about 30 minutes or so, I still feel so wiped out from the headache. I do have to say, however, that I am VERY nervous about trying anything BUT Imitrex because I know it works for me and I don't want to risk having to endure a wicked migraine.
Migraine headache for 15 years
by Reviewer89589
on October 13, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: very interesting. mostly sensitivity to heat on hands. sleepiness if taken at night-sleep longer and deeper. very bad reaction if taken with alcohol, or if there is alcohol in my system. Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: My first injection of Imitrex was in the 90's, shortly after it was introduce. I had a friend who had bad migraines. She would end up in the hospital. She was the person who convinced me that that was what was going on with me. I just called them my "spells" and would pop Tylenol in huge quantities for days. The injection took the pain (and all the other stuff one has with migraine) right away. It was a miracle. I used the injections until the pills came out, and have been fine-tuning their use ever since. One of the most important things I've learned is what triggers my migraines. That took a VERY long time. My very worst trigger is MSG, or any of the other flavor enhancing chemicals added to most processed food nowadays. I don't know what I would do if I hadn't figured that out. Alcohol is also a factor, but only in certain amounts and at certain times of the month. Those times are hard to predict as I am 60 years old and left menopause years ago. It has taken many years to figure out how to take Imitrex without it actually making my headache worse, which will happen if any of the substance which triggers it is still in my system. It's a tough life, not being able to eat at restaurants (most of them, anyway). My advice to people is to look at what they eat. And research the other names for MSG on the internet.
migraine
by Reviewer89590
on September 25, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: dizziness Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: made me so dizzy I could barely walk and the dizziness would last a couple of days. Made the pain go quite quickly. Tried it 3 times
Review
by Reviewer89591
on September 20, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 14.0 Side effects: Horrible horrible taste in mouth right after. Couldn't even swallow it was disgusting! Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I had a migraine so I toke my imatrex nasal spray for the first time about. 15 minutes ago and so far nothing has changed other than this DISGUSTING taste in my mouth! It's horrid, I feel like vomiting! My headache is still here and all I care about is this taste in my mouth. If I knew this was going to happen I wouldn't have taken the damn medicine!!! And my nostril is in pain!!
migraine
by Reviewer89592
on August 31, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: tightness in neck and shoulders. welt at injection site. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: My neurologist spoke of this side effect, the "rush" or tight feeling. Apparently, the injection helps raise your seratonin levels so quickly, your body reacts that way. I was impressed; after 15 minutes, my headache was gone. Ive never had such relief and so quickly and I dont feel messed up after I take it
migraine
by Reviewer89593
on August 30, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: heart palpitations, racing heart, agitated Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: For migraine I have been taking valium and aspirin early in the cycle = works 90% of the time to stop a headache. Doctor talked me in to trying imitrex, but I won't take it anymore. Going back to what works best, the valium and aspirin.
rebound asprin headaches
by Reviewer89594
on August 28, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 68.0 Side effects: Good at first, but now having a lot of nausea. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: I was suffering with asprin rebound headaches cause of using too much. Hospitalized with a bleeding ulcer. While in hospital doctor put me on Imitrex. Been on imitrex for 8 years now. I really believe that I am experiencing rebound headaches caused by the imitrex. I'm back in the same situation I was in before with asprin. Doctor did not inform me of this side effect. I have been so depressed having to deal with these everyday rebound headaches. If I try not to take an imitrex and wait the headache out, I get very nauseated. I believe my body is hooked on the imitrex. Is anyone else having a similar problem.
Migraine headaches
by Reviewer89595
on August 1, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: None at first. But the last year or so I experience a tightness in the chest and some difficulty breathing after taking 3-4 injections in a short period of time. Time taken and dosage: 12 years Review: I have been taking Imitrex 6mg injections since 1997. For the first several years I only needed one or two shots per year. The injections worked great, relieved even the worst migraine in about 20 minutes, and I had virtually no side effects. However, for the past 3 years or so, I have needed more and more to keep the headaches from coming back. The initial injection normally works, but the headaches come back, sometimes for 3 or 4 days, and I need to take more to keep them away. In fact, between Aug 1, 2008 and July 31, 2009, I took 39 injections. I worry because I have read of potential damage to your heart from this drug. But I also feel that it is worth the risk during the horrendous pain of a migraine attack. My doctor - a migraine specialist - says that there is really nothing stronger that I can take. I am wondering if there is any research indicating that people can become immune to this drug.
Chronic migarine
by Reviewer89596
on July 25, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: This is referencing Imitrex injection; sudden increase of migraine pain, like being hit with a blunt object. Bad enough to cause crying. Reaction at injection site, a pair of bumps (welts, hives?) about 1cm below injection. Will NEVER take again. Time taken and dosage: 9 years Review: Have taken before in pill, nasal packet, and injection form. Had never had a reaction previously, but received no relief except by injection. After reaction, will NEVER take again.
Migraine
by Reviewer89597
on July 24, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Immediate: sleepiness.12+ hours after: Shakiness everywhere - hands, knees, even abdomen. Cognitive difficulties - difficulty concentrating, reduction of inhibitions, difficulty with complex analysis.Note: some side effects are hard to differentiate from migraine effects. I have found ANY aborted migraine has physical and cognitive effects the following day, even if a different treatment is utilized. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: For migraine sufferers, triptans (like Imitrex, Maxalt, etc.) are an almost certain cure. I prefer to deal with ANY medication side effects, rather than a set-in migraine, which is the worst pain I've ever experienced - even worse than 32 hours of unmedicated back labor.NOTE: serotonin levels typically decrease before a migraine; triptans increase serotonin. Here's another abortive that has worked for me: 2 Aleve and two 5-HTP (tryptophan, an amino acid). Tryptophan is found in poultry and is what makes us sleepy from eating turkey. Tryptophan is also a chemical precursor to serotonin, passes the blood-brain barrier, and increases serotonin levels in the brain. This combination of Aleve and 5-HTP has aborted 3 migraines for me, with no side effects the following day.
migraines in head and abdomine
by Reviewer89598
on July 6, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: for my first shot in the arm, I had a tight feeling in my chest, but I relaxed and it went away after a few minutes.I'm finding the injections are leaving bruises that last quite a while. Even after the bruises have faided, even months later, you can still see a faint outline of a light almost see through spot same place and size the bruise was. so far, I'm just adding to the collection. Am curious as to why this is happening and if anyone else has had this happen. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review:
I was injected once for migraine.
by Reviewer89599
on July 1, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: I had horrible chest pain, loss of cognition, ached and was in bed for months. I was put on disability very quickly, as it was obvious how sick I was. It is 13 years later, and I still suffer from chronic fatigue and cannot work. I really wish I had sued. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: People, Imitrex causes heart palpitations and other side effects. Research on the Internet to learn how dangerous this drug is. Glaxo knows about these deaths but is choosing to ignore it. Implore your doctor to give you pain medication instead. I was lucky to get a prescription, but if your doctor doesn't prescribe pain meds, you can get them on the Internet. It's better than dying!
lifelong migraines
by Reviewer89600
on June 23, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 68.0 Side effects: None after first few doses years ago (warmth around head and neck). New: sleepiness. Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: Have begun to experience sleepiness after 25mg. I consider Imitrex to be a life saver and miracle drug. Tho I'm getting older and a couple of doctors have suggested I shouldn't take it, I'm fortunate enough to have a doctor now who suggests no limits for me. I have daily (on average) headaches, mostly tension-headaches leading soon to migraine. Imitrex always works. I've told everyone if they kill me, I'd rather die than suffer for the rest of my life with migraines. I've come to this site just to check out prevalence of sleep after Imitrex. Common! Perhaps more so with age? It contributes (along with other drugs) to dopeyness for some hours. Watch out for beer, clonazapam and Imitrex unless you need a sleeping pill!
severe, painful visual migraines
by Reviewer89601
on June 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: immediately upon first dose experienced chest pain and pressure, sweating, anxiety, nausea, and an overall feeling of panic and unwellness and no relief from any migraine symptoms. the feeling was very similar to narcotic withdrawl. after the chest pain passed the other symptoms continued and i vomited violently and was weak (like the flu) and had to lay down and sleep for several hours. horrible, HORRIBLE reaction. would never, EVER take this drug again Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: i would not discourage others from trying it because it causes some people great relief, but it my case it was horrendous.
migraines
by Reviewer89602
on June 20, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: I experienced all the weird ones: collarbone tightness, difficulty swallowing, achiness, swollen tongue, aphasia, clumsiness, feeling intoxicated . . . Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: UNTIL I learned to take one Aleve with the Imitrex. For a mild migraine, I can take 25 mg of Imitrex and one Aleve, lose the migraine within 30 minutes, and never have any side effects. If I have to take as much as 100 mg of imitrex, I still feel sleepy and intoxicated, but have none of the other symptoms. I've heard that Treximet and Maxalt have the same medicine in them as Aleve, but now that Imitrex comes in generic form, it's cheaper for me to buy a bottle of Aleve than try one of those new meds. I would like to try a preventive medicine because I have at least two migraines per week. Has anyone had good success with a preventive? I cannot seem to establish any triggers for my migraines other than a STRONG hereditary propensity.
Review
by Reviewer89603
on June 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: I have taken this medicine for a couple of years now. It has always made me feel extremely 'weird' immediately after dosage, weak and shaky. For up to 24 hrs after dose I am achy all over, similar to flu symptoms. In the past year I have experienced severe nausea/vomiting after taking, unless taking it and going to sleep immediately. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Imitrex does get rid of the migraine almost instantly, but I only take it if there is no other treatment or options available due to the rotten side effects.
migraines
by Reviewer89604
on June 16, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Tightness in chest/difficulty breathing, nausea, fatigue, felt a little "disconnected" from my body, slow reaction time Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Normally I am able to take one 100mg tablet and it will relieve my migraine within 30-60 mins. The side effects are generally mild in this situation. Occasionally I will have to take a second 100 mg tablet to get rid of my migraine, which makes the side effects much worse. I would then have to sleep for several hours and feel lots of nausea. However, this is still far preferable to the severity of my migraines.
Daily migraines for 38 years
by Reviewer89605
on June 15, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 78.0 Side effects: Very tired and sleepy, frequent urination. Time taken and dosage: 18 years Review: I started at age 40 with migraines 1 to 2 times per month. They became more frequent as I grew older, now have them almost daily. I avoid foods that trigger migraines, always wear sunglasses outside (often inside), and stay away from fragrance and chemicals as much as possible, but I am under a lot of stress, even as retired. I limit my computer time to 45 minutes 3 x daily and TV to 2-3 hrs in evening. I now have to take Imitrex almost daily but fear the side effects and possible rebound from Imitrex. I seldom take other pain killers or other prescription drugs. Fortunately, I have low blood pressure and a good heart.
Migraine headaches
by Reviewer89606
on June 11, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Have had migraines since I was about 9. Diagnosed finally at 18! Side effects include: injection site welt, racing heart feeling, adrenaline rush, tighness in neck, the urgent need to pee soon after taking, and a real hungriness after headache has disolved. I prefer the shot more than the pill, as I feel I usually get a rebound headache withing 24 hours of taking a pill, but not with a shot. Am worried about long term effects- kideys, heart, eyes? I found a study online from Europe where they found something like maccular degenration of vision over long-term use. Yippee. Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: This damn thing is a miracle, but nobody has used it for a lifetime yet to show us what can go wrong. Also, I hate relying on pharm companies so much. I do feel anxiety if I go on vacation and happen to forget packing a small supply of medicine. Life support.
Severe Heaches
by Reviewer89607
on June 3, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: Review: This drug has been a miracle for me! Other than occasional drowsiness and/or weakness and heaviness in the arms, this drug has been wonderful! I get more side effects from Excedrine that I do from Imitrex. Fantastic for me!
Cluster Headache
by Reviewer89608
on June 3, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: The only side effect I experienced was with the imitrex injections. I was having 5 clusters a day and was using to many injections. The imitrex injections was causing more headaches from using too much. I have had no side effects of the imitrex pills. However because it is cluster headaches the pills only work if I take them before I go to sleep. That way I prevent the headache before it comes on. The cluster becomes full blown in ten minutes but it takes the pill twenty minutes to work so the only way for the pill to work is to take it before I go to sleep. Time taken and dosage: 20 years Review: I have had cluster headaches since I was a teenager. They come along every year and a half to two years. They last three weeks to six months. During the cluster period I have them every night and sometimes during the day. My insurance will only cover the imitrex injections or the pills every twenty four days. I get two shots or nine pills every twenty four days. The rest of the time I have to deal with the pain. Any suggestions are welcome.
Cluster headaches/migraines
by Reviewer89609
on May 31, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: I took it once and it relieved the headache, but the side effects have been HORRIFYING!!! I could not walk, my tongue was swollen, couldn't swallow, dry mouth, felt like collar bone was broken, entire body ached severely- joints & muscles, worst of all.. my forearms hurt so badly I can't even pick up our 1 yr old. I have no feeling in my fingertips and cannot hold a pencil or a fork. It has been 4 days and only 1 50mg dose. I have been totally debilitated. I am worried the damage could be permanent. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: It's just not natural or normal to treat your body this way. I would NOT receommend this to my worst enemy.
Cluster Headaches
by Reviewer89610
on May 27, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: The injection experience is one with a set group of sensations. First, within 3 minutes of the injection, there is an additional, short ramping up of the pain level of the cluster headache. This is followed by a gradual, with each breath, alleviation of all symptoms of the intense pain. The only time I had a side effect was taking it once while overheated in the sun. I developed a large welt around the injection site that ceded within 30-45 minutes. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Imitrex injections are incredibly effective for me and as a cluster headache sufferer have changed my life.
Migraines
by Reviewer89611
on May 10, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: After I first take it, I feel strange. It's a feeling similar to an adrenaline rush that, when over, leaves me feeling weak, tired, and shaky. I also get an unpleasant tingling sensation in my jaws when I bite into food, but this only lasts through the first several bites. The good news is that once the side effects are gone (within an hour) the headache is too. Sometimes the headache comes back; I don't know if that would be classified as a rebound headache, or if it's a particularly stubborn headache that would have lasted a few days anyway. Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: I take this medicine 1-4 times a month for mild to moderate migraines, and it's been quite effective. I could do without the side effects, but I don't take the pill unless I'm already suffering, and I'd rather suffer a few additional symptoms for an hour or so than drag around with a migraine for 1-3 days.
migraine doctor gave me this
by Reviewer89612
on May 5, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: i took the pill. when to eat with my husband. then with my first bite of food my jaw started to lock up, I stopped, perplexed, tried again, this time burning sensations through my gums/jaw and face. I almost screamed. when it hit my neck and arms burning i could barely move and had to be rushed home. very scary. i slept it off for 2 hours . woke up feeling hungover with a dull throb in back of my head. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: im scared to take it again.
Migraines
by Reviewer89613
on May 4, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Tightness, tingling, burning, slightly uncomfortable, didn't want to eat Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: I am new to taking Imitrex and my doctor had told me about the side effects. I didn't realize what he really meant until I took it for a migraine I felt coming on (7:30 PM). I was watching a movie with my son and we were eating popcorn. All of a sudden I felt really uncomfortable. I had a sunburn on my arms and the back of my neck and it started burning like someone had a hot pan on it and it almost felt like it was going to bleed. My chest became tight and I had a tingling in my head. The uncomfortableness lasted until I went to bed (10 PM). By that time the headache was gone. Yes this medicine works and I can deal with the side effects.
Migraine
by Reviewer89614
on April 8, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: I generally feel a slight heaviness in shoulders within the first 30 minutes after taking pill. I have also noticed a stinging, tingling sensation in my jaw off and on during the first few hours after taking the pill (noticeable, but not painful per se). Other than that, just moderate drowsiness. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: The side effects I mentioned are mostly mild, and are very much worth the payoff -- no migraine headache! This medicine has made my quality of life so much better.
Migraines
by Reviewer89615
on March 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: PERMANENT nerve pain in my cheeks. Also, neck and shoulder pain that hasn't gone away. WAS NOT there before taking this garbage. I wouldn't take another one of these pills if you gave me a million dollars.If you are having neck and sholder pain after taking it STOP NOW. There is a good chance that will get worse and not go away. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: This stuff is crap. My own dr. wondered how my healthy heart would be effected after being on it. No history of heart problems so that got me wondering.I have not taken in over 2 years...pain in cheeks slowly going away...shoulder and neck pain (esp. right side) persists.
migraines
by Reviewer89616
on March 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Brief (about 30 min duration) dull, achy feeling in neck/shoulder area. Very slight elevation in heartrate, also brief and temporary. Im am a 31 year old female, 5'4", weigh 120 lbs. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: This drug has been a lifesaver. About 15-25 min after taking the pill I experience my side effects. They peak about 30 minutes after taking the pill, then gradually fade away over the next twenty minutes or so. When they are gone, so is my headache! Usually. Occasionally the imitrex does not work. I have realized that I only experience the side effects when the drug is working. No side effects means I'm in for a rough day.
strong headaches
by Reviewer89617
on March 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: I had an hallucination for the first time in my life. It was horrible. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Took it only once, and never again in my life. I even carry the name Imitrex in my wallet for it to be never given to me again.
Frequent migraines
by Reviewer89618
on March 18, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Heat sesitivity , hot flashes , tightness in jaw, feel like crying , feel fatigued, feel like muscles in neck and back are tight. a tingling sesation in head, anxiety attacks(rare). Feel like a can't breath well at times Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: The side effects do scare me for fear of a heart attack. I have been taking alot of imitrex lately. I do not like the side effects but this has seemed to be the only thing to get rid of my migraine. I have taken everything possible over the counter and nothing will touch my headache. The imitrex usually works with 15-30 minutes after taking . It seems to work best if I take it and lie down
migraines
by Reviewer89619
on February 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: chest tightness, sensitivity to hot water, soreness (i felt like i had worked out every muscle in my body), trouble swallowing Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: the medicine is worth any of the side effects because it worked so well. i take 100mg
migraines
by Reviewer89620
on February 23, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: none at all it just makes me dizzy but not for long. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: Whoever invented this migraine reliever he was a blessing, this gets rid of my migraine within 20 minutes I love it.
Hormonal and chronic migraine
by Reviewer89621
on February 13, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: After 15 years of loyal usage with great effectiveness, I had 2 heart attacks as a result of imitrex at age 39!!!! The side effects while using this medicine were mild and included; injection site left a whelp (temporary), skin sensitive to hot water and sunburn, mild tighness in the chest. I had no history of heart disease and no heart conditions prior to this heart attack!!! Be aware!! Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: I loved this medicine until it almost killed me with two heart attacks at age 39!!! It was nearly always effective and it made my life wonderful. I used it for 15 years!!! Trust me when I tell you that I wouldn't have stopped taking it except for the fact that it caused me to have a spasm in my heart resulting in two heart attacks! The only reason it did not actually kill me was the location of the damage on my heart. I have three small children, you can imagine how horrible it would have been if I had not been so blessed to survive. This cure though it had my loyalty for so long needs to be taken with super caution!!!!
migraine
by Reviewer89622
on February 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Sometimes a racing heart feeling, but no major side effects. On the 50 mg, I had to go up to 2 pills, 4 hrs apart, at times. But now I am taking the 100mg, and it's fine. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I would not be able to function without Imitrex. I've had debilitating migraines for my whole life, Imitrex is the only drug that makes them go away completely. I wish my mom, who was a migraine sufferer, had had Imitrex, it would have really helped her.
Frequent migraines
by Reviewer89623
on February 8, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 69.0 Side effects: None, except I sure sleep well if I wake up with a headache, take 33 mg Imitrex (one third of a 100 mg tab) along with 1000 mg Tylenol, and go back to bed. I'm 6' 1" tall and weigh 150 lbs. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: As far as I'm concerned, this is a miracle drug, but I fear I've become addicted to it, and am now experiencing rebound headaches. I've just eliminated all known triggers from my diet (caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, citrus, cheese, nuts, etc.) in the hope this will reduce and eventually eliminate my dependence on Imitrex.
frequent migraines
by Reviewer89624
on February 6, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Some tightness in throat. Difficulty swallowing food. Heavy feeling in shoulders. Increased urination. Some mental confusion. I have taken it for years, haven't heard of or noticed any long term side effects, hopefully there won't be any. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: Have taken the pill for many years. Works better than Relpax. And better than the new Treximet, which I think is a gimmick to make up for loss of patent. Sometimes 50 mg would work if I took it early enough, but usually had to take 100 mg. The 4 mg injection works much better and faster with less side effects. The pain of injection is nothing compared to migraine. Fortunately my insurance now covers the injections and I can afford them. Take about 14 shots per month.
Migraine
by Reviewer89625
on January 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Confusion, bad taste in mouth, change in vision, hard to swallow, nausea, tightness in neck & shoulders, very puffy eyes & hands, insomnia, anxiety, heavy heart beat, rebound headaches, all-over weakness, feeling like dying, tremor, sore gummy throat, hung over... Time taken and dosage: Review: Imitrex gets rid of my migraine in 15-20 minutes & that is wonderful but, after about 2 weeks of 2 migraines a day (or more) these side effects are becoming worse than the migraine, I believe. I believe the 2nd or 3rd migraine I get is rebound. I have a migraine as I write and am going to try with Extra Strength Execedrin today instead of the Imitrex. I have got to get off of this @#%&, it's ruining my life. Migraines may be caused by menopause?!
migraine-severe
by Reviewer89626
on January 24, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: rapid heartbeat- nervousness- anxiety- tingling hands -feet- swallowing problems ect. Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: You have to take the SAMLLEST amount of this drug that you can tolerate- you cannot take the whole pill- it is too much for anyone's system. Try cutting the pills in half and then again in half- This pill causes alot of cardiac-related problems - start out taking a VERY small amount FIRST- then increase if you need to - do not take the whole 50 mgs- and the sprays are to dangerous- they are not adjustable to your body- ask for the pills only- that way you have control over your own medication.I've suffered for 15 yrs with them- you have to see what workd for you and NOT let the docs talk you out of what works for you or what doesn't work- you are in control of you-
my doctor had no Relpax sample
by Reviewer89627
on January 20, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Felt very depressed, like life was not worth living. My head felt like it was going to explode. Felt like I didn't know where in space I was. Really bad rebound headaches. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: 3 weeks later and I still feel depressed. I have not been able to break out of the funk. I don't want to get out of bed or do anything else. I will never take this medicine again. Took for 3 migraines and still paying.
migraines
by Reviewer89628
on January 16, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: Imitrex has always been the best medicine for me for my migraines. I've tried maxalt, relpax, treximet, and numerous over the counter and prescription codeine type meds and this one wins for me hands down.
migraines
by Reviewer89629
on January 16, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: rebound headaches, was becoming manic, horrible anxiety. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: the first two years it was fine, other than it would make me very sleepy and numb all over my body (head especially). then as my migraines were becoming more frequent and i was taking it more often, the side effects started including severe anxiety and manic behavior. eventually it stopped working well for migraines, relief would only last a couple of hours.
Migraine
by Reviewer89630
on January 6, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: This was the first time I ever took this drug. I had pins and needles in my head, tightness in jaw and throat- felt like I may not be able to swallow if it got any worse. I basically went to sleep for the rest of the day, these were the immediate symptoms, and woke up without a headache. Time taken and dosage: Review:
migraines
by Reviewer89631
on December 23, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 32.0 Side effects: tight jaw and neck, heaviness in the shoulders, prickling sensation in the head Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: My doctor prescribed me immitrex but I'm not feeling comfortable with taking it. I think the side effects are too serious to neglect, and why is it so expensive? I used to take an ergotamine based medicine (avmigran, distributed in Turkey) and was happy with it..
SEVERE MIGRAINS
by Reviewer89632
on December 17, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: I HAVE TAKEN THE PILLS AND THE INJECTION FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW AND HAVE HAD VERY LITTLE SIDE EFFECTS. THEN LAST YEAR GOT DIAGNOSED WITH FIBROMYALGIA AND NOW WHEN I TAKE IT EVERY MUSCLE AND JOINT IN MY BODY HURTS TO THE POINT I CAN BARELY WALK OR MOVE. HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED THIS? Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review:
migraines
by Reviewer89633
on December 16, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: The first time, it got rid of my migraine. The second, it did nothing. The third time I took the larger dose pill and not only did it NOT get rid of my migraine, I felt like my brain was on fire also. I thought I was going to die that's how bad it was. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I took Imitrex a total of three times in about a month. The last time was the last time - for good. I will never take this drug again.
migranes
by Reviewer89634
on December 12, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: A little tired and a weird heavy feeling. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I have had migranes since I was about 11. The doctors have given me every medication under the sun to try. Imitrex is the only medication that I have found that really works. It is expensive but so is not being able to work for a week at a time.God Bless the inventor of this medication. It has given me my life back.
migrane
by Reviewer89635
on December 12, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Absolutely no side affects. The injection site becomes a little red but goes away within an hour. Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: I don't know what I would do without this drug. When I get a migrane, I take the injection and it is such a relief within 15 minutes I am back up and going. It is a miracle for me. I use to suffer for days with a migrane but not anymore.
Migraine, hormonal
by Reviewer89636
on December 9, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 22.0 Side effects: If I take an entire 100 mg pill, or in general take a pill without cutting it, i get terrible prickly sensations, my neck feels like cotton, my throat is dry, and i have to pee like crazy. I even have a racing heart and difficulty breathing (doesn't help with my anxiety!). Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Works like a charm. But works better when I start to get a headache and then notice my eyes have a hard time focusing. I can only take these pills if I actually cut them. It really cuts down on side effects for me. I saw that some others were doing this but there was one who said not to that it made her side effects worse. That's strange to me but everyone is different! It's so ridiculously expensive that's the only way I can afford Imitrex anyways...I agree with whoever said it first, the only reason they say not to cut them is that they sell 100 mg tablets for the same price as 50 mg...
Migraine
by Reviewer89637
on December 5, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Extreme drowsiness, tightness in throat and jaw, slight dizziness and weakness, strange feeling in jaw upon eating (almost like everything tastes extremely sour), frequent urination, cold extremities. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Overall, I am quite satisfied with this medicine, despite its numerous side effects. On rare occasions (most often when I take it too late, or when the migraine is particularly bad) it does not do anything...but most of the time, it works within 1-2 hours. The worst part is the extreme drowsiness- if I have to go to work, I wait until I get there and then take it, so that I don't have to drive. I can't concentrate as well, however my level of concentration would be much worse with a migraine instead. I find that the side effects are typically worse during the first few hours, and then gradually subside. Still, I am very careful when driving and try to drink coffee if I must drive. I have suffered from migraines since I was four years old, and this medicine has changed my life. I no longer spend 2-3 days per month in bed in a darkened room. This only happens once every few months or so now.
Severe Migraine
by Reviewer89638
on November 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Tingling and Tightness in throat, heart flutter, feeling as if I was going to die or have a heart attack. Feeling of lock jaw, made a coworker drive me to the hosiptal. Imitrex didnt help my migraine at all and I will NEVER take it again Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I live with my migraines now even dealing with them putting me out of work somedays are better then dealing with the side effects I got from taking imitrex.
Super Migraine
by Reviewer89639
on November 28, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 27.0 Side effects: No side effects that I can report. Whatever side effects there may be, get completely washed out by the supreme relief I feel at the moment the Imitrex kicks in. Time taken and dosage: 12 years Review: I get a super-migraine once every 6-12 months. Initially, I get blind spots in my vision (as if focus is lost and only peripheral vision remains), pain in my eye sockets, and slight discomfort dealing with visuals, combined with drowsiness. Before I was subscribed Imitrex, I would make the mistake of allowing myself to fall asleep. In which case, 1 hour later, I am abruptly woken up by an excruciating headache that fills the entire front part of my head, from 2 inches behind my temples to the front of my eyebrows. Feels like that part of my skull is being pumped full of nitric acid at 1000psi, and it's either going to make my skull burst from the pressure, or if my skull holds, then my brain within will just sizzle into a liquid. After an hour of this, I notice I am salivating non stop. This coincides with nausea, which is followed by non-stop vomiting. My stomach muscles tire out from vomiting and they strain themselves while trying to vomit an empty stomach. When I was in HS, a docto
migraines - 2-3 per week
by Reviewer89640
on November 27, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Nothing significant. Slight drowsiness or "heaviness" in shoulders. Time taken and dosage: 12 years Review: Imitrex is a miraculous gift from God to me! I'm so thankful for the scientists' minds who developed it. It works every time for me, within 30 minutes. I suffered painful headaches weekly since college -often throwing up due to the pain, and losing hours of productivity. No longer, since my neurologist recommended imitrex. I use half a 100 mg table every 2-3 days.
Migraines
by Reviewer89641
on November 27, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: a "lifting sensation" as the medication kicks in, a need to urinate about an hour later. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: i can't imagine life without imitrex. before imitrex my migraines limited my life days at a time, now they last only an hour if i take imitrex right away.
Severe Migraines
by Reviewer89642
on November 24, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 75.0 Side effects: Nose Tingling, Heart Palpitations, Hot flashes, Fatique, Racing Pulse, Urgent Urination, Feeling of dying,dizziness, Rebound Headaches,hangover, Extreme jaw pain with first bites of food after taking pill. Time taken and dosage: 14 years Review: Have had migraines for 50 years. Incresed frequency after menopause. Many days lost out of my life. At first Imitrex shots were a gift from Heaven. Later went to pill slowly increased to 100mg. Side effects have become more severe in last few years and pill doesn't always work. The die effects are now worse than the migraine, hard to imagine but true. I will no longer take them for fear of heart attack or stroke. Haven't taken one in two months, frequency has been greatly diminished, down from 3 to 5 a week to 1 or 2 a month. I can live with that.
Severe migraines with aura
by Reviewer89643
on November 24, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Heart racing, numbness or tingling on fingers, sense of anxiety. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: I took Imitrex with naproxen (Treximet) and I had similar reactions to those that other people have had with Imitrex. It did nothing for my migraines and I was hoping for something that would make it at least bearable to get through the day. I'm not looking for a miracle here. But I felt really anxious and nervous, probably because my heart was racing and I was feeling numb. I wouldn't take it ever again, but other people have had great success with it.
Severe migranes/hormonal migraines
by Reviewer89644
on November 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Tingly, tightness, uncomfortable feeling in back of throat. Tired, overall uncomfortable feeling in body, sensitive to hot water. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I've had migraines for 15 years, since I was 10 years old. I took over the counter pain relievers so much that I became immune to them. 3 years ago I was introduced to Imitrex, in the meantime tried so many other migraine meds, including preventative meds, and imitrex is my best reliever. I just take it the minute I feel a migraine starting, deal with the side effects of imitrex, and 45 mins later I'm human again. Ideally I like to lay down for those 45 mins and its much easier. But with my busy lifestyle I've learned to just deal with it. Hopefully one day something knew will come out with no side effects, but until then, I'm sticking with imitrex.
SEVERE MIGRAINES
by Reviewer89645
on November 17, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: NONE Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I HAVE SUFFERED FROM SEVERE MIGRANES FOR OVER 15YRS AND I WOULD BE VOMITING FOR OVER 4-5 DAYS, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO GET OUT OF BED. THIS HAPPENED TO ME ATLEAST ONCE A MONTH. SINCE I STARTED TO TAKE IMITREX, I CAN WAKE UP WITH THE MOST SEVERE MIGRAINE AND ONCE I TAKE THE 100MG IMITREX PILL, I LAY DOWN FOR 45MINS AND I AM BRAND NEW, AS IF I NEVER HAD A HEADACHE. I LOVE THIS MEDICATION SINCE IT HAS GIVEN ME MY LIFE BACK!
Migranes/Severe Headaches
by Reviewer89646
on November 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: VERY sleepy. Couldn't even stand, let alone take care of my daughter. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review:
chronic daily migraines
by Reviewer89647
on November 14, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: i sometimes get flushing,or tingling-pins and needles a bit,and feel sensitive to hot water when i take my bath but not enough to stop taking it-it has been one of the best drugs i have tried for migraines-i try to only take 2-3 times a week-100mg pill as you are not supposed to take more than that-i have tried many others and this is one of the best-sometimes causes dizziness as hangover,insomnia and i think it may have caused hives when i went to the carribean beach/hot weahter...in Canada it is fine. It is a life saver. I am extremely sensitive to drugs and will usually get side effects to stop me from taking them:eg,topiramate-side effects from hell, most antidepressants cannot take, maxalt and relpax work but a bit more dizziness,neurontin-se from hell,propranolol-asthma etc. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: if severe and a non-imitrex day i take tyl no 3 and 2gravol or just starting take 2- 222's, or 2 liquid advil.
migraine
by Reviewer89648
on November 6, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: I took a sample 100mg dose and all hell broke loose. My heart fluttered, raced and thumped.Never did get rid of the migraine. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Depending on your sensitivity to drugs, I would NEVER start out taking a 100mg pill. Take half or one quarter.It never did get rid of the migraine. Now, 6 weeks later, my heart still thumps so much I can feel it and will flutter randomly. Have seen a cardiologist who said that my heart was fine, but like another poster commented, my heart muscle may be damaged. I feel like the drugs these days come with so many side effects and it is a crap shoot whether the drug will work or not. Drug companies go with studies showing that "most" people get benefits. And what of the others who have life threatening reactions?
migraine without aura
by Reviewer89649
on November 4, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 56.0 Side effects: chest tightness, esophageal discomfort like reflux but mild, heart palpitation, bad malaise. Poor to no relief of migraine even after 3 hours of side effects. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I really question the safety of this drug. My dumbass doctor forced me to quit taking Fioricet (which worked) for this nasty stuff. The doctors and pain specialists in Oregon seem to really buy into the BigPharm BS about efficacy of newer drugs.
Severe Migraine
by Reviewer89650
on November 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Very drowsy. Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: I have been taking 25 mg. pills for 15 years but now they are less effective/not working anymore - will move up to 50 mg.or try nasal spray. I take anywhere from 1 to 4 doses per month. The first few years I took Imitrex, I experienced more intense side effects such as flushing, tightening of chest/jaw, throbbing heart, 'loopy' feeling, cold extremeties but with time the only thing I experience now is drowsiness. Being a vasoconstrictor, these side effects came as no surprise. It works great but I always have to lay down for 2 to 3 hours after taking it in order for it to work. Now I'm used to it and need a higher dosage and I'm early peri-menopausal so hormones are a factor in increasing migraines.
Cluster Headaches
by Reviewer89651
on October 30, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Tightness in the neck, general "weird" feeling that can be tolerated. It started giving me nausea big time. Time taken and dosage: Review: Been using it since it came out. First injection administered by a nurse at Urgent Care. No problem for that episode of 3 months. The next episode, 2 years later, injections made me throw up big time. I worked my dose down to about 1/3 a shot to avoid vomiting. Headaches were still aborted within minutes. Switched to pills in recent years, hoping for lesser nausea. 50 mg was "okay", but I'm getting more and more sensitive. One day I threw up everything as soon as I took 50 mg. Sweating and shivering repeatedly all night. Since then took 25 mg reluctantly. Severe nausea again (never threw up). Imitrex has been a wonder drug for me, and I'd rather throw up. But nausea is becoming unbearable.
Migraine
by Reviewer89652
on October 25, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Heartburn, hungover Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I can't live without this medication! As for the side effects, I always take it with a light sandwich, and prop myself up a little and I never get heartburn anymore. I usually take 600 mg of Ibuprofen until I get home, then take the Immitrex and lay down for an hour. When I wake up, I'm GOLDEN!! I just get a little goofy when I take Immitrex at work, so I wait until I'm home. My mother gets migraines, and I remember her being out of commission for a couple of days...unable to function AT ALL. That was me before Immitrex. I take 100 mg, and it's gone.
migraines
by Reviewer89653
on October 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: STIFF neck accompanied by stiff neck headache and rebound headaches galore Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review:
migraines
by Reviewer89654
on October 1, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: horrible taste in mouth Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Immitrex worked once for me. I used the nasal spray and it gave me a horrible taste in my throat about 2 mins after using it. Not worth the money for me. Switched to Maxalt and it's awesome!!!
menstrual migraines
by Reviewer89655
on September 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: When Imitrex first came out nausea and chest pressure were the worst. After they came out with better formula, the side effects were much milder. More like sleepiness, sensitivity to heat, sometimes head pounding for a short time, and body aches. Most side effects became less and less after repeated use. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: I have tried many other migraine medications. Nothing else works this well. I am thankful for Imitrex. I take 3-6 a month. I do think the menstrual cramps can be worse for a short time, but that's nothing compared to good migraine relief. Take it when you first suspect a migraine, don't wait. Why wait when you can be over and done with it? But if you wait, it will still work in most cases. I may take a nap with it at the beginning or I may take a walk. A walk clears my head and helps with any of the mild side effects I get. I'm just glad it works for me!
Migrain
by Reviewer89656
on September 19, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 73.0 Side effects: I don't have a side affect only relief Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: I have been taking Imitrex for about 10 years,mine would move from one side to the other,4 days of each. The Dr. said I have sinus allergies that triger the migrains, but I think they are hereditary, my mother had them, also my brother, and my oldest son, and a granddaughter. I am so thankful someone discovered Imitrex.
cluster headaches
by Reviewer89657
on September 14, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: shortly after taking 1 100mg tablet I experienced crushing chest pain, chest wall tightness radiating to my shoulders and jaw. I had nausea and sweating as well as a sore throat. I was sicker than the actual headache. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I was given Imitrex by my primary MD. I will not be taking again until my neurologist sees me.
severe headaches
by Reviewer89658
on September 5, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: profuse sweating, nausea, chest tightness, chest heaviness, shortness of breath, arm tingling (basically, a heart attack) Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I just had a 5 day hospital stay for "severe adverse reaction" to Imitrex. It was the first and last time I will ever take it. 100mg. I am allergic to sulfa drugs, and I just found out that some who are allergic to sulfa are also allergic to Imitrex.
Migraine
by Reviewer89659
on August 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: With 100mg pills tightness in chest and neck for 45 minutes then relief. With injection, sometimes no reaction, sometimes pain immediately intensifies for 20 minutes, then feel relief. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Although I get relief, I do not like either the pills or injectable. I prefer the injectable, but hate that sometimes my head feels like it's going to explode after injecting it. I lay down for 20-30 minutes, and then feel human again. I use to get several migraines a month and have figured out what most of my migraine triggers are, food preservatives/additives, toxic chemicals like household cleaning products, paint, gasoline, etc, also purfume/air fresheners, cheese, vinegar, onions,spicy spices, alcohol (any), and soybeans. In the last 8 months I've only had 3 migraines due to avoiding things that cause them. It took a long time to figure it out, and did it through a process of elimination.
Migraines
by Reviewer89660
on August 6, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Tightness and pain in neck region Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I switched from Relpax to Imitrex about 3 months ago - due to having the same symptoms on Relpax. I believe that the Imitrex takes longer to work and is only effective 75% of the time for me. Could be because sometimes I wait too long to take it. The Relpax seemed to work quicker but did make me more lethargic shortly after taking it. I take the 100mg tablets. I have suffered from migraines for about 20 years - and they are becoming worse.
Migraines
by Reviewer89661
on July 31, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Tightness in jaw and neck, warm sensation throughout body(mostly my face), sleepiness Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Works so great! I would take the side effects any day to an actual migraine. It usually takes about 20-30 minutes and works the same if I take it at onset or during. Switched from Zomig because the side effects were too much like an allergic reaction.
increasingly debilitating migraines
by Reviewer89662
on July 31, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Hangover feeling - puffy tingling fingers (like too much beer or shrimp) - fuzzy brain, thirsty, achy neck and shoulders. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: I always debate whether or not to take it; have to decide if the oncoming headache or the side effects will be best at the time. With a completely debilitating migraine that I let go too long, I got my first shot of Imitrex - a little sleep and I was human again. Now I use the pills.
Migraines
by Reviewer89663
on July 30, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Tingling, Fatigue, and if taken too often rebound headaches Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: my biggest complaint with Imitrex is that it makes my skin hypersensitive. Sometimes after taking it, I can also sleep for upwards of three to four hours...it leaves me exhausted, but migraine free.
Severe migraines
by Reviewer89664
on July 19, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Relief from debilitating migraine pain. Best side effect ever. There does seem to be a momentary warm "washing" feeling the moment the pill takes affect, but it's not a bad feeling. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: This is my miracle drug. I want to find the researcher that discovered this and bow down and kiss their feet. My migraines would last anywhere from 4 to 10 days and were so severe, the ends of my hair would shoot bolts of pain through me if touched. The longer I'm on it, the less often and less severe my migraines are. The wonderful part of this medicine is that it's not only non-habit-forming, my body never gets used to it so I never have to increase my dosage, and I only have to take it when I have a migraine or feel one coming on. I've been taking the Imitrex tablets now for 8 years. I've had migraines for 51 years. Too bad there wasn't something for migraines before.
migraines
by Reviewer89665
on June 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: initial uncomfortable rush with the injection, passes quickly and with the pills no side effects but they take longer to kick in Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: i got fast and effective relief with the injection form, the pills never worked quite as well for some reason
migraines
by Reviewer89666
on June 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: This drug has been nothing short of a godsend for me. I never, ever leave my home without it. However, I've tried to limit my usage of it, after reading about the side effects others have experienced. That said, after 4 years on 25mg, I did have to up the dosage recently, to 50mg. For those who suffer debilitating migraines, this drug is truly heaven-sent.
severe migraines
by Reviewer89667
on June 27, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Tightness in throat, sleepiness Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: I started taking this drug the minute it became available to me in 1993(injectable form). It saved my life, allowed me to be a Mom and have a career. After years of migraines, they have slowed significantly with menopause, which is good, since you aren't supposed to take it post menopause. I had to use injectable form for years because of nausea, but most recently had taken tables.
Severe Migraines
by Reviewer89668
on June 20, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Imitrex makes me feel a little strange shortly after taking it. Sometimes I like to take a breif nap to sleep through the fuzzy feeling. I also noticed that taking a hot shower soon after the imitrex pill makes the water feel like needles on my skin. Oh ya, it makes me have to go pee like every 10 minutes. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: LIFE SAVER!! I have been on several daily medications to prevent migraines and several on the spot pills like imitrex (including frova for menstrual migraines which did nothing). Imitrex works great. Sometimes for terrible migraines I will take one pill and a second a few hours later.
Migraines
by Reviewer89669
on June 16, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Imitrex put me in the hospital. I had no previous heart issues. Once it gave me severe chest pains, another fluttering of the heart, so I informed my doctor who told me to half the dose. I did so. I experienced a serious heart issue which caused me to faint. I injured myself pretty bad... lacerations to the face, head, black eye, and split lip. The cardiology team believes my heart stopped pumping blood momentarily. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: This drug is not safe. I am lucky to be alive after taking it.
Cluster Headaches/Migranes
by Reviewer89670
on June 12, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: Loss of balance, slow moving--drugged out feeling like I had taken a bunch of Vicodin. Chest pain and burning... That was immediate but got better as the drugged out feeling took over. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: My migrane was helped after a few hours, but I can barely stand up with out tripping.
sever migraines
by Reviewer89671
on June 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: tingling in the mouth and throat Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: God bless the makers of Imitrex..before the creation of this there was NOTHING that helped me. I might have to repeat it every four hours BUT it does give me amazing help! Sometimes it does not completely wipe out the headache but it makes it so I can stand it...often it will wipe out the pain for 4 hours..I may need it every 4 hours for three days, but it is WELL worth it. I am now taking Topomax as well. I have had severe chronic migraines for over half of my life. This drug is such a blessing
migraine
by Reviewer89672
on May 31, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: i take the injections. I take them at least once a week and have done for many years. i have to lie down, or if at my desk at work put my head down for a few very drowsy moments. Pins and needles in scalp and back of throat. but have come to welcome these feelings, as I know relief is very soon to come. Same with the pain of injection - it is nothing once you get used to it, and relief comes within 10 minutes. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: This drug has greatly, greatly enhanced my life. The injections work far, far better then the pills. My neurologist explained that by the time you take the pills, your stomach has shut down, and this may interfere with absorption. I sometimes take the pills as a preventative measure for a situation I know will cause a migraine, like an overseas flight. I do worry, very much, about the long term impacts of taking this drug, but have made the personal decision that it is worth it, because, bottom line, it allows me to function almost like a normal person.
Recurring Migraines
by Reviewer89673
on May 27, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Started w/ Esophygal spasms. Now have muscle weakness & pain. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: It gets rid of the migraine, but gives me severe indigestion. The more I use it, the more muscle pain I seem to have. Especially if I need a second dose (100 mg tablets), my feet ache, calves and knees get involved. Some days can't walk without limping for hours, but the migraine does stop. It tends to come back in 24-30 hours and does the same over about 3-3 1/2 days.
Migrane
by Reviewer89674
on May 23, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: I have taken this medication 4 times, and the side effects lesened with time. The first time, however, was horrible: It felt like someone spread wasabi in between the skin and muscle on my face and down my throat. It hurt to smile and swallow, so I drooled with a dumb look on my face for an hour or so. I did try the medication a second time when I was stuck for a solution (weekend migrane & didn't feel like going to the ER) and the side effects were similar but MUCH lower in severity. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: It is OK - I honestly much prefer the 3 drug butalbital cocktail that is falling out of favor due to it's addictive properties, but this is an OK substitute. It does get rid of the migrane, and I am back to normal within anhour or two.
Migraine
by Reviewer89675
on May 11, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Feeling very hot, nausea and vomiting, sleepiness. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I started on the 50mg sample tablets that my DR. gave me 2 years ago. It was a miracle drug. Headache was gone within 30 minutes, maybe a bit sleepy for a while. My prescription is for the 100mg tablets. Both times I've taken it, the headache disappears very quickly, but then I become VERY nauseous. The first time (last month) I felt very hot and nauseous. I actually thought I had a virus since the headache never went away. Yesterday I tried again with a 100mg tablet. The headache went away quickly, but the nausea and vomiting was unbearable. I will ask my DR. for a smaller dose or something else.
Severe Migraines
by Reviewer89676
on April 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Side effects of both 50-100mg. tabs. and inj. are fatigue and dry mouth. But, hey, so-o-o much better than debilitating migraine!! Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: I have SUFFERED miserably w/migraines since 17. So I went through years w/out meds that worked. Imitrex tabs and injections are truly a Godsend to me as I know life before! My daughter also takes Imitrex but a lower dose according to weight, which might make the difference for some of these people on these posts with adverse reactions. Only hope for a generic soon!
Migraines
by Reviewer89677
on April 29, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Have taken 50mg Imitrex approximately 5 times in the past with only positive results. After working a 12hr shift in Emergency and on my way home from work felt that a migraine was coming on as I began to lose my vision (aura).-- Approximately 20min after taking the med I felt palpitations and then heavy pressure centered in my sternum. I then started feeling extreme tightness in my throat/neck with radiating pain from chest through my neck to my right jaw. I began sweating and had left shoulder pain. I was also experiencing tingling and headache related to the migraine.I took myself to a different ER than I had worked and found my blood pressure was 220/108 and I am normally 115/70. The heavy mid-sternal chest pressure and radiating jaw pain started to subside after 1/2hr from taking the medication,but I remained with background pain mostly in my throat and shoulder blade for a few hours.I remained in hospital due to abnormalities in my ECG (flipped t-waves) probably not associat Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: I have had very rare migraines for 30 years, with approximately 12 episodes over that time. When I was given Imitrex 100mg for the first time approx 7-8 yrs ago it worked very well but left me extremely tired and lethargic for 24hrs. I then used 50 mg (1/2 tab) with good effect and less lethargy. I still have a low grade headache when I use the drug that lasts up to 12 hours, but it is very manageable.This was my 6th time taking the drug and hopefully this wont happen again as I plan to stay with the drug for migraines. Options are limited for effective treatment for migraines. I am lucky I only have a migraine every 2-3 yrs. Before Imitrex I was disabled by the symptoms which would leave me with facial, arm and some torso parasthesia (numbness and tingling) vomiting and a headache that would last 2 days.
severe migraines
by Reviewer89678
on April 26, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: my side effects pale in comparison to my migraine. I actually get a warm fuzzy feeling throughout my body, it's as if I feel my blood running through my veins (in a good way). It works very quickly as long as I will just be still for a short time after taking it to let it work. It's almost like a high that I experience, but that could be the relief of my migraine being relieved. :) If I take the pill form at the onset, it works within 20 minutes or so. If I wake up with a full blown migraine, I take the shot. The shot is instant. I feel the "magic" as soon as it enters my bloodstream. AMAZING! Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: Imitrex is a medication that I swear by but I do believe everyone has to at least try it for themselves. It either works for you or it doesn't. If it doesn't, good luck finding one that does. If it does, you'll understand that any side effect way outweighs the misery of the migraine. I honestly called it a miracle drug. My life would not have been the same the last 4 years without it.
Review
by Reviewer89679
on April 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Tight throat, tingling leg, funny taste in the mouth Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: A magic bullet. I started getting migraines over the last year and have used this for 1-3 headaches per month. I didn't have the throat and leg side effects until my refill accidentally bumped the dose to 50mg. I'd been fine on 25mg. I see many people here are on 100mg and having side effects. Maybe try a lower dose. I'm going to try going back to 25mg to see if it will eliminate the side effects. Experience has taught me that taking Imitrex immediately when you sense just a hint of an impending headache gives the best results.
Migraines
by Reviewer89680
on April 21, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Next day my face and skin is very warm/hot. Thats the only side effect I have noticed. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I take the injections. Best thing I have ever taken for migraines. Works in under 30 mins. This is a miracle drug, have been using it for about 5 years now.
Migraine
by Reviewer89681
on April 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Extreme tightness/heaviness in neck and shoulders within around 30 minutes after the second dose. Neck and shoulders completely locked up. Time taken and dosage: 2 times Review: First dose worked somewhat, but only briefly. Headache returned, so took second dose around 2.5 hours after first. Both doses 50 milligrams. Three hours after second dose, headache MUCH better, actually nearly gone, but neck and shoulder pain pretty brutal. Don't think I will take it again, since this side effect is pretty scary. I have a long history of back and neck pain and do not wanna go there! This is only the second Migraine medication I've tried, so would like to try something else to see if I can't get better overall results. Takes care of the headache a little better than the Fiorinal.
Migraine
by Reviewer89682
on April 20, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: fatigue, numbness and tingling in hands and legs; rebound headaches Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: Imitrex does provide relief when migraine is most severe but for me, it causes more headaches when used more than once a month. I am also concerned about the damage it may be doing to my cardiovascular system. I have found the shot to be more effective than the nasal spray or the tablets.
Migraine
by Reviewer89683
on April 19, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Tightness in the neck, for almost an hour. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: My migraine goes away within 15-25 minutes of taking Imitrex. The side effects are uncomfortable enough for me to want to try a different med.
Migraines - new onset
by Reviewer89684
on April 16, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: tightening in throat, lethargy Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: The first time I tried the medication it did not work because my migraine had been going on too long. Tried it today as soon as I felt symptoms coming on. The first 100mg dose didnt do anything, second dose still hasnt broken the migraine, but I feel very lethargic, which is not a good thing because I'm at work and my mind feels very clouded.
Severe headaches twice a month
by Reviewer89685
on April 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: After 15 min of taking it, I felt like my arms weighed a hundred pounds. My neck was stiff and my jaw ached. I took the 100 mg. sample my doctor gave me. I rested for 30 min. and still have a mild headache. My whole body feels like it's been jarred in an accident. I did not get any info. about side effects since it was a sample and was not expecting to feel worse. I'm sticking with Aleve. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
Severe frequent migraines
by Reviewer89686
on April 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: I took it twice. Both times I felt sick to my stomach, very out of it, and worst of all- I had a horrible tightness in my neck that spread to the shoulders and face. It was unbearable. Maybe an hour later the all pain, including the migraine, was gone. Unfortunately it wasn't worth it to me. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: Only worth it if I was willing to bear an hour of severe discomfort.
migraines
by Reviewer89687
on April 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: very slight feeling of tightness in my neck, almost imperceptible Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: Imitrex has been a miracle drug for me. Started getting migraines in early 20s, and by the time I was 40 years old I had 2-3 a week - severe pain in head/neck, nausea. Tried everything, finally a doctor prescribed Imitrex. Wow - relief within an hour! I use it sparingly because I worry about potential heart problems, though I don't have any. NOTE: I have the 50-mg prescription and my dr. has me cut those in half, so I'm only taking 25 mg (I only weigh about 110 lbs). I wonder if some people's initial bad reactions were due to taking 100 mg - too high a dose? I honestly don't know what I'd do without this drug.
Migraines
by Reviewer89688
on April 5, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: The most notable side effect I almost always experience after taking Imitrex is fatigue/lethargy/weakness. Also, oddly enough, I always get extremely hungry after taking it--feel as though I will pass out if I don't eat right away. Often get flushed, too. My shoulders/neck hurt also, but that may be from the migraine, not the Imitrex. The weakness is the most disruptive side effect (sometimes lasts a day or two), but for me the benefits definitely outweigh the side effects. Time taken and dosage: 12 years Review: Imitrex has been a life-saver for me. I've been getting migraines since I was 6 years old. Until Imitrex, I would have no choice but to lay in bed for a day or more until the awful pain passed. Imitrex allows me to continue to function when I have a migraine. Takes most migraines away within about 30-45 minutes. Leaves me feeling very weak and with pain in my shoulders/neck but, again, for me this is nothing in comparison to the awfulness of a migraine. I am very grateful for the migraine relief this drug gives me--it has changed my life.
Migraines, usually mentrual
by Reviewer89689
on April 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Tightness in chest and neck. Cold. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: Take 50 mg. Can feel substantial relief within 30 minutes
severe headaches every morning
by Reviewer89690
on March 31, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: When I feel a headache starting to come on I take Imitex in pill form and there is no side effect. When I am in full blown headache mode I take a shot and I within 5 minutes there is a tingling or warmth feeling. But thats it. Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: Unless you are a fellow headache sufferer, you have know idea how great it is to stop a headache on a dime. Its the only thing that has allowed me to function normally. I hate to sound like a commercial, but it has truly been a wonder drug for me. I just wish it was a little cheaper in that insurance companies try to ration my usage. I actualy pay for it myself when I run over my monthly allotment if needed. That is how critcial this drug has become to my well being.
Horrible migraines
by Reviewer89691
on March 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: I have been on the shots for about 3 years now and I have never experienced any side effects until just one time. I got this really bad tingly feeling in my hands and really bad chest pains to were I was having really SHORT breathing. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: Im not sure why this happened and I am going to talk to my Neurologist about it ASAP...and so should anyone else to has had this problem.
migraines
by Reviewer89692
on March 27, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: I have so many ailments connected with my migraines(nausea, dizziness, cluster aches) that I do not notice any side effects from Imitrex. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: This has been a wonder drug for me. Most of the time my migraine is gone after 35 minutes from taking it. However, I do feel that I really too heavily on it.
Migraines
by Reviewer89693
on March 27, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Feels like I'm on a cloud nine high when it kicks in. The migraine goes away, I get a little loopy and zoned, sometimes get pretty sleepy and can't stay awake while I'm at work. I sometimes get a tightness in my throat. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: I try not to take this medicine when I don't have to, but it works the best when you take it as soon as you feel a migraine coming on, so I also can't delay in taking it too much. The reason I try not to take it is because it makes me forgetful. But it works like a charm most of the time. It is most effective if I take it with Tylenol. Once in awhile, 1 out of 20 times or so, it will make the headache go away but my headache will come back within 24 hours. But that is just a bad migraine, not the fault of Imitrex.If you get bad migraines, make sure your doctor gives you a cardiac health test before taking the drug for the first time. But this is really a miracle drug for migraine sufferers. I've also taken the injection type. I think it works faster, but the pill is more convenient to stash everywhere....at work, in all of my bags, and in the car.The key to taking Imitrex is to just take it and take a nap. The migraine will be gone when you wake up and you skip that ti
Migraines
by Reviewer89694
on March 20, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Joints ache and muscles are extremely fatigued for about an hour after I take Imitrex. Headache gets worse during the entire time, feel weak, and want to just roll up in a ball and moan in extreme discomfort for the first 30 mins. Feel a bit sick to my stomach as well. Although I know what the initial outcome of the drug will be, I still take it because I know once this passes my headache is gone. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review:
Migrane
by Reviewer89695
on March 19, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Sick to my stomach, and a Burning and Tingling feeling in both of my arms. Stiffness of the Neck and shoulders, and it did make me feel confused. The only thing that helped was laying down for a while. After about an hour though, the side effects went away, and the migrane was gone Time taken and dosage: 20 days Review:
Migraines
by Reviewer89696
on March 18, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Sore throat and kinda dizzy for a few minutes. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: This really gets rid of my migraine. I take the 100mg tablets.
Migraines
by Reviewer89697
on March 17, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: I've taken this medication twice. The first time I felt my heart racing and the light headedness. I was afraid to fall asleep because I wasn't sure what was going on with my body. Amazingly though, it took away my migraine. The second time I took it though, I experienced the intense burning sensation through out my body. Sudden rush of heat, sweats and then being cold only to feel another wave of sudden heat. Along with this I got very sick to my stomach along with vomiting. Again, it did take away my migraine, but for the rest of the day I felt like I couldn't catch my breath. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I did appreciate someone's comment with regards to changing the dosage, and this is something I will pursue with my doctor. It is great to have a medicine that will elivate my migrains that I would usually have for 3 days at a time. If I could get passed the side effects, I would continue to use it.
Migranes & Muscle Tension Migranes
by Reviewer89698
on March 17, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: Very Sick, confused, dizzy, Imitrex did not take my Migrane away, it actually got worse. Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: Everyone has to take the chance and try it for themselves. I was scared after reading the side affects about it. I have been having Migranes since 12, and I just want them to stop. I would not recommend this medicine to any one. After sleeping for an hour, I woke up, and just took a Advil and my Migranes was gone.
migraine
by Reviewer89699
on March 16, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: hot skin on heads and neck, very tight shoulder muscles, general achy feeling, slight nausea Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Imitrex took away the migraine but I use it in only sevear migraines because of the side effects. The side effects would have been scarier if I hadn't found this site, so I know they are normal. I took an Ativan to relieve some of the pressure in my jaw from the medicine. Again, worked on the migraine but now I'm faced with feeling like I have the flu.
Migraine
by Reviewer89700
on March 13, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: I don't think there were any Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: Suffered with severe migraines as teen, then they went away for 20+ years, took Imitrex for first time today while having second migraine in 3 months. First time EVER I have been able to function normally the same day...used to be 1-2 days out of it, severe headache, aura, numbness in arm, etc. Migraines suck, and with them apparently back in my life, it helps to know that I have something to lessen the severity as you start to think everytime there is some spot before your eyes it's the aura and beginning of that dreaded process of bedrest, darkness, silence and several days to really feel better. Thankful that I seem to tolerate it well as I took prior to reading about the side effects and sorry that others experience some negative effects.
chronic migraine with aura
by Reviewer89701
on March 12, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: flushed and tired, but tolerable compaired to the migraine itself without the med. At least with the med i can sleep off the worse of the migraine. Time taken and dosage: Review: this is the most effective of the handful i have tried, however I have found calcium and magneseum compound really seems to work! I still have migraines occationally, but not nearly as many.
Migraines
by Reviewer89702
on March 10, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: Sore throat, extreme fatigue, nausea. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: My only problem with Imitrex is if I take a dosage in the morning by the afternoon my migraine is back. Shouldn't this last longer?
Horrible Migraine
by Reviewer89703
on March 10, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Ok so shortly after taking this I feel so sick to my stomach I want to cry. The nausea is the worst. On top of the nausea I get this feeling that my skin is burning, mainly in my forehead.Weird thing is, about 30 mins after I take the meds I feel good no headache or anything. I have only taken these meds twice only because I'm afraid of the first 30min Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review:
Migraine
by Reviewer89704
on March 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Horrible pain in my face and neck that is indescribable... it was worse than the migraine. Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: It worked to alleviate my migraine and the vision disturbances, but it created a horrible pain in my face and neck. It wasn't worth it to me.
chronic migraines
by Reviewer89705
on March 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Stiffness in upper body, dizziness and disorientation, heart palpitations, slight pain and swelling at injection site, and extrememly tired for about 24 hours after 4 or 6 mg injection dose. Occasional rebound headaches. I need a minimum hour of sleep before resuming daily activities or driving. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Before I found Imitrex (the INJECTION...both the oral and nasal spray tended to worsen my nausea symptoms) my migraines could be debilitating. Although the symptoms of the medication make functioning difficult, they are nothing compared to the symptoms of migraine, which make functioning impossible. After 8 years of pain, hospital visits, and terrible side effects to other medications, Imitrex finally gave me a light at the end of the tunnel. I do worry about possible heart problems. (a tip: A neurologist once told me to NEVER take over-the-counter pain meds other than Motrin because they made rebound headaches more frequent. This advice has worked very well for me.)
migraine
by Reviewer89706
on February 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: HEART ATTACK Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: Within three hours of taking Imitrex for only the second time, I began to develop severe pain in my left shoulder blade area. As the night progressed, I had all the classic heart attack symptoms but delayed seeking medical help until the next morning as I was a healthy 51 yr old, ideal weight, controlled high blood pressure with mildly elevated lipids. Luckily the heart attack was a mild one caused by a spasm brought on by the Imitrex. Unfortunately I am now taking 9 pills a day as the artery involved in the heart attack was too small to stent so I have to take medication to prevent a recurrence. Needless to say I highly recommend caution when considering taking this medication.
migraines
by Reviewer89707
on February 26, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: I have taken Imitrex for years - since it first came out. It amazes me to read about its side effects for some people. I have NEVER had any side effects, just blessed relief 95% of the time. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: Because I never have side effect and because Imitrex works so well for me, I think I might over-take it. I am beginning to wonder about rebound headaches, which I just learned come from over use of Imitrex, as well as from over-the-counter medicines. Don't overdo it!
Chronic migraine without aura
by Reviewer89708
on February 25, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: No side effects. None. Not ever. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Good drug - especially for the basic migraine. I almost always need to take more than 50MG. Also need to inject DHE for the really bad ones.
migraines
by Reviewer89709
on February 24, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Chest tightness, knocked me out for THREE hours and when I woke up I was confused, felt jittery, and had a worse headache. Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: My neurologist gave me a few samples of this to try and I will never take it again. I took it 1x on a full stomach, like I usually do with other medications and in less than a 1/2 hour of taking it I felt tired and laid down. I woke up 3 hours later totally confused, felt like I couldn't breathe, my chest felt heavy, and I had a worse migraine then before I took it. I had to go back to sleep for the rest of the night to get rid of the migraine, especially since it gave me one so bad that I was sensitive to light, sound, and smell. Horrible.
Migraines
by Reviewer89710
on February 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: tingling & warn sensation in my face, Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: My family and I suffer bad with migraines.I read in a Womans Magazine ways to help a migraine. It said to add 500 mg of the Vitamin Supplement Magnesium to your daily vitamin list. That seemed to be a much safer route not only have my migraines cut down by 90% I rarely have to take the Imitrex and have that uncomfortable feeling. My family, Mom, Aunt & Cousin have done the Magnesium route and it has helped all of them as well. I must say when I get a migraine Imitrex does work. If you have any questions about the Magnesium please feel free to contact me.
migraine
by Reviewer89711
on February 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: muscle aches, tender skin Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I don't know how I lived without this! I can take it any time during a migraine & within 45 minutes it's gone! I do have muscle aches and my whole body is tender to touch, but that only lasts a couple of hours, vs. a migraine that could last up to 2 weeks with severe pain, nausea,light & sound sensitivity, etc. I'm also very tired afterward, but that happens after a migraine goes away anyway, whether I take the Imitrex or not. I take 100 mg tablets, very seldom do I have to take a second one
chronic migraine
by Reviewer89712
on February 21, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: None worth noting. It is possible to experience any listed in the product documentation, but any I had were slight, and absolutely trivial compared to the migraine. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Quite amazing that it so effectively targets the source of the problem, with so little side-effect(s). Rarely have I encountered any medicine that works so well. I had just about given up hope of ever feeling 'normal' again. I had a solid localized block of pain for over a year that nothing else had completely removed -- this medicine did.
frequent headaches (migraine?)
by Reviewer89713
on February 21, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 65.0 Side effects: After reading negative side effects of others it seems they are either using too high a dose or the injections which hit almost instantly and too hard (brief intensification of pain). I went thru this and eventually went to half doses of tablets. It takes longer but results in slower relief with no unpleasant side effects. All triptans except sub lingual Maxalt seem to work for me. Even cheap Mexican versions when I can get them. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: Have been taking for maybe 10 years since I found out about them.
severe migraines
by Reviewer89714
on February 20, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: I take both the Imitrex 6 mg injections and the 100 mg tablets. Any negative side effects I've experienced were in the beginning of taking these meds. I've taken them long enough to where I only have a slight "hangover" feeling after the shots. No side effects from the tablets. Initially, the shots gave me the warm feeling and tingling/tightness in my chest and head which made me scared. I hardly ever get these symptoms anymore. If so, they are mild. I take the tablets for the less severe migraines and take it when I feel a migraine coming on, especially if it is a migraine-prone time for me (PMS, extreme stress, etc.) I take the shots for severe migraines which I wake up with or ones that escalate in severity very quickly. Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: Imitrex has virtually SAVED MY LIFE. I used to be in bed throwing up for days at a time. Not only was it extremely painful and unpleasant, but I missed a lot of work and had to get help with child care. It interrupted every phase of my life and got worse after giving birth, even with Imitrex. I've tried the other triptans and Imitrex still works best for me. Maxalt is the only other one that helps, but doesn't last long. I've tried just about every prevetive med out there and have only had moderate relief. I at least feel like I have more control over the migraines when I get them. Be sure to lay down and rest after taking a shot/tablet to give it time to work. If not, you're wasting your meds and they are EXPENSIVE. My main complaint!
migraine
by Reviewer89715
on February 18, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: When I get a migraine, my side effects are already so severe (nausea, irritability, aching) that I don't notice an increase in any other side effects after popping an imitrex. Perhaps a little fatigue after taking the pills, but nothing in comparison to the migraine itself. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I have suffered from regular migraines since I hit puberty - so approximately 10-12 years by now. They always affect the left side of my head, and produce a dull, constant, throbbing pain that doesn't go away for days. I would go to sleep and be woken up by the pain in the middle of the night. People thought I was crazy, saying "just take some advil" - not understanding what type of pain I was in. NOTHING worked, not over the counter, not sleep, not cold, not heat, no other presciption, not caffeine, NOTHING. On average, the migraines last 3-4 days with zero relief (made grad school a nightmare!!!)Cost prevented me from ever having imitrex before. Once I started working full time with decent insurance, I immediately got a script for this drug. I took my first imitrex shortly after, and miraculously within 20 minutes my headache was GONE. Now, for someone who has suffered debilitating, mind-splitting migrains for YEARS with no relief, this was the most incredible thing tha
chronic headache pain
by Reviewer89716
on February 17, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: everything everyone has mentioned. I feel like I am going to be sick, but don't actually throw-up. My throat tightens up, my neck aches, shoulders hurt, I get dizzy, sweaty, can't drive for at least an hour and would love to just sleep, but I work and am a single parent Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I am not sure if there is a better option for me. The imitrex dulls the pain for 12 hours and then I take another dose. This can last for up to 4 days before the pain is actually gone. The side effects are terrible for me. Especially when I am working and can't stop (teacher) to rest. I am dependent on my prescription, but wonder if there is another choice for me.
Migraine
by Reviewer89717
on February 16, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Some nausea. Other feelings (disorientation, feeling detached from body, sleepiness) generally caused by migraine anyway, so impossible to tell if due to drug or due to migraine symptoms. Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: I took it at onset of migraine (flashing lights/distorted vision) and was better in 20 minutes. I have never had a migraine go away so quickly before. Nausea did not start until about 3 hours after taking the dose so unsure if related to drug. I believe many of the "side effects" listed here by people are actually migraine side effects, and not caused by the Imitrex. There really is no way to differentiate the two. The real issue is whether the drug stopped the migraine, and for me it did.
migraines
by Reviewer89718
on February 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: pills make me a bit lethargic for a few hours, the injection knocks me out for a few hours. always hyper about 4 hours after taking it. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I was first given this at work (worked in a doctor's office), where I was given the injection. The pills don't always work for me (100 mg), but the injection never fails. I have never had any problems with the meds. If you can't take this med, there are others out there on the market. Each patient is unique, as are the types of migraines that you may be getting.
migraines
by Reviewer89719
on February 14, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: For the first few months, imitrex seemed to just make me a little sleepy and jittery and I my skin felt really hot in the shower. Recently I have been having "panic attacks" and feel like my heart is racing and slowing after taking the imitrex. My headache does go away within a couple of hours and I rarely have to take a second dose. It's really scary when the side effects are happening. And these effects often linger for a couple of days. I have trouble driving because of my heart feeling so strange. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Be careful about drug interactions with depression and anxiety meds. Doctors often don't seem to care about the interactions in my experience.
Menstral Migraines
by Reviewer89720
on February 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Tingling in the throat, need to urinate. Lethargic, sleepy. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: Only thing that works with my migraines, although I think it's affects are wearing off after using it for so long. It cures them about 75% of the time. The other 25% is when I don't take the medicine in time, then it's useless.
migraines and sinus headaches
by Reviewer89721
on February 12, 2008
Sex:
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Nothing too bad, I would feel sick to my stomache and my whole body would feel achy usually, but if I ate something right after I took it, it made the side effects a lot more tolerable. Once the side effects of nausea and soreness wore off, i'd feel drained and kind of out of it, and my mouth would be very dry. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: Despite its side effects, not only does it get rid of migraines for me but surprisingly pretty much takes care of ANY kind of headache, ranging from sinus, tension, even mild headaches, etc. Well worth the 20-25 minutes of side effects, especially since without the Imitrex, the migraine may take days to finally go away.
Sample
by Reviewer89722
on February 12, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 27.0 Side effects: MASSIVE nausea almost immediately after taking... dr. gave me 100mg sample, wish he started with something smaller... want to vomit tightness Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: will never take again... worst feeling i have ever felt
Migraine
by Reviewer89723
on February 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Felt really odd the first time and fell asleep within an hour after taking it. When I woke up, I couldn't think straight; my husband said I was talking jibberish. Second time I thought I was going to pass out each time I stood up and my whole body felt really heavy and sick. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: Could NOT think straight at all. I'm a grad student and I had to leave class because my brain felt like it was scrambled up. Thought I was drugged. I felt like I wasn't even really in my body and it felt like it took forever to speak or move. Thought I was going to vomit constantly and only felt better when I laid down. Finally fell asleep and when I woke the next morning, I still had a headache.
supposed migraine
by Reviewer89724
on February 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: burning, tingling, itching feeling running through my veins, my heart started racing like it was going to explode, pain and stiffness in my shoulders and arms, a thick tongue and it felt like something was crushing my chest, preventing me from breathing. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: went to ER in 9/04 with "brain freeze", numbness, pain and vision problems on left side of body, slurring words and confusion. had a CT scan. doctor said it was just a migraine. I told doctor I was allergic to sulfa drugs. he gave me an injection of imitrex which I'm now discovering has a sulfa drug component. now on top of the "migraine" symptoms, I had all these other symptoms. he said this was a good sign and prescribed imitrex for outside the ER. I never had the prescription filled due to all the nasty side effects and still had the "migraine" 3 days later even though I found out recently that the doctor completed my medical records stating that when I was discharged I had no side effects and that the injection cleared up the pain and symptoms I was experiencing.
Migrane
by Reviewer89725
on February 6, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: Tightness in chest and throat (feels like extreme heartburn), sore joints in hands, anxiety Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I took this for the first time after having an EXTREME migrane that lasted 4 days. Not sure if the side effects were worth it. I had to lie down and literally could not get out of bed the rest of the day. Very lethargic. It did make my migrane go away, but it feels like i have been drugged!
Chronic (more than 10/mo) Migraines
by Reviewer89726
on February 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: *SLIGHT* side effects - warm/hot ears, slight chest tightening. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Amazing medication for migraines. Was told by medical professionals that if you experience severe side-effects from this medication, that you don't truly have migraines. This medication will *only* help migraine headaches. It will not help with aches, pains, withdrawl symptoms from other medications that cause headaches, etc. So, if you don't have migraines, look elsewhere for a medication to make you feel better.
Migraines and bad headaches
by Reviewer89727
on February 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Feeling of nausea (but I never actually threw up), my whole body would feel achy and sore, and after the side effects wore off, i'd usually feel drained, and thirsty. Despite these side effects, 99% of the time it would take the headache away (usually within an hour or two), so it's still well worth it. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: To lessen the side effects a great deal, it helps A LOT to eat with it, or at least drink a big glass of milk. While sleeping off the side effects of Imitrex is always the best solution, I often can't stop a busy day by taking a nap.
migraine
by Reviewer89728
on February 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: only the very first dose (100mg)felt some tightness in chest.every other time i have taken it, i felt no side effects, just 100% relief! Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: it has worked 100% for me! i take it at onset of headache and within 30 minutes to an hour its completely gone! i don't get drowsy, or any side effects. i call them my "magic pills"
Migraines
by Reviewer89729
on January 31, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Coronary artery spasm. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 days Review: I loved Imitrex. It worked so well with no side effects, but after taking it about twice a month (25mg dose each time) for 2 1/2 months, I experienced very painful chest pressure and pain. Doctor had me take an ECG, which came back abnormal. Luckily, blood tests showed no permanent damage was done to the heart. Discomfort gradually disapated over about a week or so. Unfortunately, most abortive migraine meds are in the Triptan family like Imitrex and I am not allowed to take them now. Unless I want to go on a daily medication like topamax or inderol, there are not many prescription options available for me at this time.
Migraines
by Reviewer89730
on January 30, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: My Headache got much worse after taking it. On top of the migraine, I now have pins and needles poking me in the head and a stiffness in my neck and shoulders that will not go away. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review:
migraine
by Reviewer89731
on January 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Worked for a brief period of time, then headache came back stronger than before. Made me feel clammy, weak, shakey, like I was about to collapse. Ended up in ER for pain. Time taken and dosage: 2 times Review:
migraine
by Reviewer89732
on January 27, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Slight tightness in my chest, heaviness, slight drugged feeling, top of my head felt weird. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I've only taken it twice now and it does relieve me of the eye pain and head throbbing but slowly over a few hours. I then feel worn out and tired and am still sensitive to light, just not as much. These were 100mg that I received as samples from my doctor. I will be getting more or a prescription.
migraine headaches
by Reviewer89733
on January 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Mild tingling in mouth and throat for about 2-3 hours after dose. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Side effects are worth it. This really knocks out my migraines.
Migraine
by Reviewer89734
on January 11, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: tightness in chest and throat Time taken and dosage: 13 years Review: Imitrex was the first "triptan" drug. Later drugs in this class, such as frova, relpax, maxalt, and others have fewer side effects in my opinion and tend to work better longer.
Mirgaines and intense nausea
by Reviewer89735
on January 9, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 15.0 Side effects: I felt no side effects, really Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: AMAZING!!! usually, i see funny and/or my left hand/left side of my lips went numb, (I take it then with 2 Ibuprofen tablets)without i am debilitated with pain/nausea for hours on end after about 15 min. or so, but when I take Imitrex I only experience mild nausea, no pain whatsoever! it is a total life saver
migraine
by Reviewer89736
on January 9, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: numbness in whole bodysick to my stomach Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: I hate to give a drug a bad rating after just trying it once but just wanted to put this out there. I felt horrible after taking it. I'm now taking Esgic and love it. It takes my pain right away.also you may need to know I'm taking other meds as well but this was the only new one when I felt the side effects. Maybe it was a combo of all of them.
Review
by Reviewer89737
on January 8, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review:
Severe Head Pain
by Reviewer89738
on January 5, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Occasional neck pain. Nausea if I don't eat within 10/15 min. after med. Heart pounds loud to the ears, and occasional rhythm change. Time taken and dosage: 3 times Review: Never concidered more than a dose of 25mg. Insurance pays same for 50mg so I cut in half and get twice as many. The best defense is to recognise the migraine early and take the meds. I've had these headaches for twenty years. Maxalt worked for a few years, then I became immune. W/o migraine is nice, but will pay with death from heart attack or stroke. Good luck! PRO
migraine
by Reviewer89739
on January 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 17.0 Side effects: One 100mg dose made the pain of a severe migraine worse by a factor of ten. Felt like the pressure in my head was going to make it explode. Made my neck and shoulders stiff and extremely painful (severe muscle cramps). Moving my eyes, talking and swallowing were difficult and painful. I threw up several times. It took nearly three hours to ease up enough so that I was able to leave the bathroom and crawl into bed, and I spent the next fifteen hours sleeping. When I woke up I felt like I was recovering from the flu, very tired and achy all over. I still had a migrane. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: This medication can land you in the hospital. Take with caution. The first time you take it, make sure you are at home and there is someone with you.
migraine
by Reviewer89740
on December 31, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: heaviness in chest, stomach discomfort, lethargy Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I am wondering if anyone has had ongoing pain and discomfort in stomach (hard to describe, but it is just like my stomach hurts most of the time since I started using this medicine) because of long-term imitrex use...also any unusual vaginal bleeding when taking imitrex with a period-onset migraine?
Migrane Attack
by Reviewer89741
on December 31, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: I was told by my neurologist to only take it when i had a migrane attack and my topamax wasnt doing the trick. and the other night it was the worst it had ever been. so i took one. i felt no relief. 2 hours later i woke up in extreme abdominal pain. as if someone was stabbing my stomach and i was having a baby all at the same time. that night i got up many more times because of the pain. my migrane never went away. one minute i would be cold, the next hot. my chest began to hurt and i felt like i couldnt move because everytime i did it would throb. its 2 days later now and my migrane still hasnt completly subsided. and my chest pain has only gotten worse. i cant even move my arms without it hurting. after reading the package insert on my sample pack, i read that it says not to take if you have a strong family history of heart disease or high cholestrol, ect. i myself have high cholestrol and my mother suffers from heart disease... so after reading that i worry that my Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: i wouldnt recommend it. espically if you have heart disease in your family, i feel like it will only worsen any sitaution. it didnt even help the migrane in my case.
Migraines
by Reviewer89742
on December 28, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Tightening of throat and sore throat, anxiety, heart slightly racing. Time taken and dosage: 12 years Review: I have suffered from migraines for 22 years. Started taking Imitrex in the late 90s when my doctor recommended it. Before Imitrex, I tried numerous medications (OTC and prescribed) with little to no relief. I even had a doctor tell me to see a psychiatrist! Imitrex has been amazing. Over the years, the migraines have slowed a bit. At one time, I got them about 3 or 4 times a week. Now, maybe once a week. I take an Imitrex (50 mg) at the onset of a migraine, and within 30 minutes, the migraine is gone. The side effects are minimal. They are a bit bothersome because I do not like the anxiety and jittery feeling, but compared to the debilitating migraine, the side effects are well worth it. I am so thankful for this drug!
migraine
by Reviewer89743
on December 28, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Weird feeling - doped and paranoid.difficulty breathing, heaviness all over, felt disoriented and detached. Could barely drag myself out of bed to eat (physically) became extremely thirsty. Before eating, was nauseous. After eating, queezy. Sensitive to sound. Tingling sensation in the head, all day long. Still had migraine pain but much less than I would have without it. I get very bad migraines, sometimes with half of my face, neck, and arms numb, and body twitching. I also get auras, not always with pain. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
migraine
by Reviewer89744
on December 16, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Warmth in chest and stomach, mild tingling in left arm. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I took the 25mg for several years without any side effects, but they no longer worked so I'm now using the 50mg. The side effects are very mild compared to the pain of a migraine. Things that others complain about like neck stiffness and spacey feeling are normal for me after a migraine anyway. I hate the packaging--very difficult to open when you're in such pain and can barely see straight. Why are these not in bottles?!
severe migraines
by Reviewer89745
on December 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: sore next day, tightness in throat, dry throat & mouth, heart racing Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: My Dr warned me that the imitrex can initially cause strong reactions such as heart racing and tightness in the throat-so I was prepared when I took it for the first time. The side effects were WELL WORTH IT! Previously, my bimonthly migraines kept me in excrutating incapacitating pain for 5-10 hrs and then left me with a 1-2day "hangover" that kept me in bed, now the pain is gone within 45 mins and I am tired and a little sore the next day, but can get up & going. IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE
Migraines
by Reviewer89746
on December 9, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Felt fine the first 5-6 pills. Then it felt like my migraine moved into the area from my ears to the bottom of my neck. Hurt to talk or open my mouth. I couldn't figure out if I would have preferred the migraine—probably not. The second time it happened I realized it was the Imitrex. I had an empty stomach the second time (can't remember the first)and once I ate I felt better. I'm going to see if that makes a difference. I used to take Relpax which worked great, but made me sleepy. I had to pay more for it so my doc. prescribed this. I think I'll go back. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
migraines
by Reviewer89747
on December 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: 15 minutes after i would take it i would get a very tight constricting feeling in my throat and a heavy chest. I had to overcome these side effects by sleeping them off for a couple weeks everytime i took the meds. After my body got used to the meds however i had no side effects and my migrains were gone. However, i am now starting back on it after a long break and not only do i have the same side effects again, but i have a very painful pricking sensation all across my back. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review:
Migraine
by Reviewer89748
on December 3, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Felt totally drugged up. Very tired and my fingers were burning/tingling a ton. Body feels very heavy. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I highly doubt I will take this again anytime soon. Dr. said it wouldn't make me drowsy. Boy he was wrong. I felt completely out of it, almost like I had taken a vicodin.
Migraines
by Reviewer89749
on November 28, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: The first few months of taking Imitrex, I had no side effects, but the last couple times the side effects are there, worse with each time. They are nausea, tiredness and depression. They do help the migraine, but it usually takes about an hour to help. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: I used to take Zomig until I changed insurance companies and now my insurance will only cover Imitrex. Zomig seemed to work much better, quicker and no side effects.
Classic Migraine
by Reviewer89750
on November 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Imitrex always significantly lessens the symptoms of Migraine if it does not abort the process completely. It totally prevents the "migraine hangover" of the following day. However, it makes me feel like a rag doll ... absolutely no energy, takes every ounce of energy to even move across my bedroom. And if I do not eat something soon after taking the pill, I get very nauseated. Time taken and dosage: 12 years Review: As far as any migraine medication is concerned, Imitrex is the best for me. I have typically taken the 25 mg. tablet (or the 50 mg tab broken in half). Unfortunately, since developing Crohn's disease and the exhaustion and lack of stamina associated with that, I am afraid to take the Imitrex. I experienced a Migraine the other day for the first time in over a year. I would not take the Imitrex since I had just had an infusion of Remicade the day prior. Need I say it was rough?
Migraine
by Reviewer89751
on November 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Pins and needles and a general "icky feeling" (only with injection form, for about 5 - 10 minutes), sensitivity to heat (don't shower just after taking imitrex), moderate mouth sensitivity for a short while after injection, occassionally some post med fatigue. None of the side effects come close to outweighing the benefits. They are short term and not severe. Also, they were much more noticeable in the early years. After taking imitrex for about 14 years I don't feel the side effects much. They're generally just alarming for a first time user that doesn't expect them. Time taken and dosage: 14 years Review: This has been a miracle drug for me for about 12 years. I started taking it as soon as it came onto the market (~1993?) It worked to eliminate my migraine completely 99% of the time using average of twice per week (either 6mg injection of 100mg pill). Unfortunately, over the last year I've started getting migraines more often (while trying several preventive meds incl. Topamax, Depakote, and now Pamelor) and believe I am getting Rebound headaches from the imitrex. This is devastating to me because imitrex is the only thing that has ever worked for me. I am a big fan of this med because it has allowed me to function for the last 14 years, but I caution against taking it too often. Once you start getting rebounds, I fear the usefulness of the drug is gone forever.
migraine
by Reviewer89752
on November 13, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 25.0 Side effects: from the shoulders up i felt EXTREME tension. i felt sick to my stomach, had heartburn and a general sense of thinking I'd be more then happy to off myself. the pain in my neck and shoulders was so bad that the rest of my body felt paralyzed. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: This was my first experience with the medicine. I had heard about bad side effects so I've had the meds for a few weeks and finally decided to take it today. The side effects were a NIGHTMARE. But after 2-3 hours of dealing with that the effects began to wear off and I had no migraine. So I think it's a matter of deciding if your migraine is bad enough to deal with the nightmare like side effects. When the worst had passed I just wanted to take a nice long nap and I feel fine. I think I would have to be pretty desperate to take this medication again. I had quit taking anything asprin/ibrophen related because it caused gastritis in my stomach, but after today I think I'd rather risk having no stomach.
migraines
by Reviewer89753
on November 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: woozy feeling but happy... i FEEL drugged up! sore muscles like i fell down a hill, but it's not painful.. just sore. sore throat and tingly feet Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: i absolutely adore imitrex. i am 20 and have gotten migraines since i was 7 years old. i could never find anything that worked until i got imitrex. usually after i take it, i still need to lay down for about 20minutes in a quiet room for it to work quickly and to its full potential. if im at work or school, in a noisy area it will usually still work, but it will take much longer. the side effects are not bad at all, i dont mind them! i usually feel really woozy like i am drugged up and it is sort of a good feeling! i take the 100mg beacuse that is what i need. it really relaxes you and makes you feel better, but you will probably still want a nap after you take it, as it makes you sleepy.
Migraines
by Reviewer89754
on October 29, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Side effects are very strange and I don't like the feeling. Tightness in jaw, neck and shoulders. Skin sensitive to heat or cold. But, these all go away within an hour or more and they are definitely better than having the migraine. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: The side effects are a bit scary but I have decided it is worth it. I stopped taking the 100mg tablets because the side effects were a bit much but the 50mg tablets are much better. The only issue with the 50mg tablets is that the migraine tends to come back quicker (5 or 6 hours later) and another dose is needed.
Migranes with onset of menstruation
by Reviewer89755
on October 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Stiffness and pain in jaw, neck, shoulders, arm, and thigh muscles. Slight dizzy/spacey feeling. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: The side effects are a little strange and uncomfortable but honestly, they are nothing compared to losing a day of work/sanity to a migrane. I used to have to count on losing one or two days a month to a migrane but since talking with my Gynecologist and being put on Imitrex I can take it when I feel a migrane onset or even during a migrane and I can go to work. It's probably best taken at night for me but unfortunately I can't control when I get these headaches.
Migraine
by Reviewer89756
on October 9, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Violent throwing up! Didn't help the headache at all Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I have had migraines all my life. I have tried every "new" drug and found Fiorinal worked best (other than a rebound headache during one severe episode). The last trip to the doctor I had run out of Fiorinal and he gave me samples of Imitrex nose spray for the next headache. He said Fiorinal was addictive and didn't want his patients on it. And that Imitrex was a miracle - instant relief, no side effects, and not addictive. I tried the nose spray this morning as a new severe migrain was coming on - immediatly I began throwing up, like I had taken some sort of poinsin my body was trying to get rid of. The violent throwing up sure didn't help my head!! I have no other side effects, still throwing up, stillhave a head ache which is now worse. I'm glad it works for some. But, I wish the doc had told me of the possible side effects and I am going back to DEMAND Fiorinal - at least it works and I don't care if he worries about addiction - my head hurts!
Migarine
by Reviewer89757
on October 6, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: A full feeling in my chest. Very sensitive skin. Even a warm shower hurts my skin. Breathing slightly labored. Heart seems to be working harder. Since it "squeezes" everything in your body (like your blood vessels to stop that nasty surge of blood in your brain that's causing the pain) including other internal organs, it causes me to pee soon after I take it. Yep, even the kidneys see some affects. All this usually peaks after about 45 minutes after I take it. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: I've been taking Imitrex for about 10 years. Once all the side affects peak and the drug meets the migraine pain, I can actually feel the pain back off. Of course I would rather have relief than go through vomiting and hiding in a dark room for days, but it scares the heck out of me that this drug affects the rest of my organs so much. I just read a book titled "The Migraine Cure". I had my hormones checked because of this book. I mean it was a HUGE blood draw. I had my DHEA level checked because of that book. At 56 years I should hardly have any DHEA. I was found to have triple the amount. That causes vascular complications! This will cause huge migraines!! I will be working with my doctor to lower my DHEA levels. Run, don't walk and insist on having a thorough blood test that checks ALL your hormones and adrenal hormones. If there is imbalance,get your doctor to work with you to level your body out. I used to think I was doomed to have these headaches forever. Now I know I
Migraines
by Reviewer89758
on October 5, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Worst of the worst...heart attack caused by an injection of Imitrex. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Like many of you I thought it a blessing 3 yrs ago when my physician gave me the injections to try since nothing else had helped and I THOUGHT it was a God send, but found out on the 5th of Sept very differently when I was admitted with a heart attack. After the Doc. performed an angiogram, he came back to tell me that my vascular system is very clean and that I have no blockages. That my heart muscle suffered damage due to the chemicals in Imitrex which is a known side affect. After leaving the hospital another woman got in touch with me that suffered a stroke. I know first hand how painful migraines are and I know that the tendency when reading "side effects" is "it will never happen to me". Well, I just want you all to know that it did.
Migrain
by Reviewer89759
on October 1, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: I call it the quickening, when I have a migraine and I find myself laying in the basement, lights out, blinds shut, praying to god. I take the Imitrex and wait for it to kick in, within 20 minutes....wham it hits in the space of 5 seconds, the migrain is gone and I am back to normal. This drug is the only thing that works , all the others take forever to kick in and only provide minor relief. they could charge $1000 a pill and I would buy it. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: I have scaled my doses back, start with 100MG then 50MG and have found that lately if I catch it early enough, I can cut a 50MG in half and only use half of it. They tell you not to cut the pills cause they sell a 50M for the same price as a 100MG.
Migraines
by Reviewer89760
on September 30, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Some tingling in extremities due to the vasoconstriction effects. Worse when I take the full 100mg tab. I try not to exercise after use. This seems to keep any effects to a minimum. I have not heard of imitrex causing heart problems but it could exacerbate existing conditions. Time taken and dosage: 12 years Review: Splitting the 100 mg tab works great for me. Glad to see I am not the only one. The only problem with the oral med is when I have a migraine with severe nausea. This drug either works great for you or doesn't work at all. For me it was a godsend. Just wish it were cheaper.
Chronic Migraines
by Reviewer89761
on September 28, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: I use the injections and couldn't live without them. I feel good and slightly high after the headache breaks. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: I have had chronic severe migraines for 30 years. There have been times where I have a headache 20 days a month, but mostly I use about 10 injections. I have tried many preventatives without much help and the side affects are so sever I don't like them. Imitrex injections do hurt, I don't like to take them but they have saved my life and my sanity. I don' know what I'd do without them.
Migraine Headaches
by Reviewer89762
on September 28, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: I have experienced many side effects at different times: "pins and needles" which especially hurts when showering, joint pain, general nauseau up to 1 hour after taking, hot flashes, sensitivity in mouth. Most common side effect for me is joint pain which makes walking difficult. But I will take these side effects anytime over having a migraine. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Imitrex gave me my life back. It's worth every penny. Usually, it works within 30 minutes, but at times takes up to 3 hours. I've been taking it for about 3 years. Prior to that, I suffered for 35 years. I always make sure I have it with me. I dislike the packaging - too hard to get the pill out of it.
CRONIC CLUSTER HEADACHES / ATTACKS
by Reviewer89763
on September 21, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 58.0 Side effects: When you are in this position of 2-3 clusters daily and no medication to control the pain, I've concentrated more on the relief of severe trigeminal pain - and not concentrated on the side effects. I had been set up for brain surgery, however the surgeon suggested getting a 2nd opinion , which led to the use of imitrex, and trying other medications. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I take two shots a day - and percodan when I cannot use another shot. I've recently found out that as a result of all the prednazone I've taken over the past 31 years, I now have osteoporosis - I am somewhat concerned about the long term effects of the imitrex - however at this point - the relief of pain takes priority.
migraine
by Reviewer89764
on September 21, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: light-headedness, spacey, relatively minor. Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: If taken early enough (orally) will stop a migraine from occuring. It has transformed my life and I no longer have to spend days in bed with my ears plugged and a towel wrapped around my head. It is worth the minor side effects I experience.
Migraines
by Reviewer89765
on September 19, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Slight sore throat, leg muscle soreness. Lasts an hour or so. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: It works great on the headaches - I cut a 100 mg tablet in half and one dose usually works like a charm. I just read you aren't supposed to split the pills, but 18 doses lasts a lot longer than 9! I thought I was suffering from sinus headaches for years and years and I finally read that migrains can mimic sinus symptoms (stuffy nose, congestion) I asked the doctor for somethig for migraines and Imitrex was like magic.
Migraines
by Reviewer89766
on September 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Any side effects I feel are not as bad as an untreated migraine. Usually I feel "hungover"...my whole body is just tired and sluggish after Imitrex kicks a bad migraine. But the headache is gone and I can still at least function! Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I have taken Imitrex for a few years and I have it down to an art! I am on 3 doses (50 mg, 100 mg, and injection) and depending on my migraine (speed of onset, severity of pain, etc.) I know what dose to take. I have heard many good things and many bad things about Imitrex. If you are reading this and considering this medication, it is worth a shot. You never know how it will react with YOUR body chemistry and while others don't like it, you might. It works for me and I am SO glad it is out there as an option to treat my migraines! The only complaint about it is the new triangle shape...I used to be able to break the 100mg in half I only needed a smaller dose...AND THE STUPID PACKAGING!!! WHO WANTS TO CARRY AROUND A WHOLE CARDBOARD THING OF PILLS...PUT THEM IN A FRICKIN' BOTTLE OR PERFORATE SO YOU CAN JUST CARRY 1 OR 2 AT A TIME!! THEY ARENT EVEN EASY TO CUT APART!!!
migraine
by Reviewer89767
on September 14, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Side effects minimal and can be managed. Mostly prickly feeling in mouth and throat. Never had migraines until about 3 years ago, after menopause. Didn't know what it was----thought I was dying. A trip to the ER and many tests later revealed migraines. Still haven't figured out what triggers them. Imitrex---100mg. at onset really helps. I can function at work and at home. My advice is don't wait until it gets unbearable. You know the difference between a regular 2 Tylenol headache and a migraine. Take it soon and you won't suffer. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review:
Migraines
by Reviewer89768
on September 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: My hands ache for several hours after I have taken a dose. Neck and shoulder stiffness if common also. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Many of the side effects I am reading in these ratings are the feelings I had after my migraines, so side effects like stiffness in my neck and shoulders seem like nothing if I don't have to have a migraine. After suffering occasional migraines since I was a teenager,and being treated with demerol and phenegran, my life was turned upside down last summer when I started having several a week and then a chronic migraine that lasted six days, resulting in hospitalization. Propholactic drugs did not work, but taking 100mg of Immitrex when I feel a migraine coming on will, on most occasions, effectually stop the migraine. When a whopper hits, I take another 100mg. Stormy weather and hormones seem to be my triggers. I often follow up, after a bout of fighting migraines with a theraputic massage.
Migraine
by Reviewer89769
on September 6, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: My entire body immediately felt hot, and my migraine worsened for a time (45 minutes). I felt tightness in my neck, upper arms, shoulders, and jaw. The headache persisted. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I am disappointed; this is my first experience using Imitrex, and I am not sure I will try it again.
migraine with aura
by Reviewer89770
on September 3, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Extreme neck & shoulder pain, pressure in ears, felt like my brain was burning. Couldn't tell if my heart wanted to race or if it wanted to slow down. FREAKY medicine - I'll take the migraine treated with Exedrin anyday over this! Never again. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
Migraine
by Reviewer89771
on August 30, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: I have a few side effects and they're all tolerable. Heavy feeling in my arms and neck. Prickling sensation up neck and back of the head. Imitrex usually leaves me tired, but usually quite capable of functioning. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Imitrex works a lot more effectively for me than Advil or Fiorinal (what I took for almost 40 years previous). Most of the time when I take Imitrex (usually about three or four times a month), I can still work, drive, etc. The medication works much better if it is taken at the headache's onset, but with two 100 mg doses (I take the pills), the medication mostly works even if I take it in the middle of a pounding headache. A mild headache (or one that I catch when I feel it coming on) is generally gone within an hour. A severe headache can take two doses and three or four hours to go away.
Migraines
by Reviewer89772
on August 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Numbness in the face and neck, drowsiness, nausea, felt like I couldn't hold my headup. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I would not recommend Imitrex. I used it today at work as I felt a migraine coming on and I can barely hold my head up. I can't wait to get home and go to bed. I feel like it is hard to breathe and I do not like the feeling I am having.
Migraine
by Reviewer89773
on August 27, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: I am using injections. My leg is little bit sore after the injection and I feel for a little while dizzy. After my dizziness goes away, I feel great. With Imitrex I do not have to be worried ab out changing my plans because of my bad headaches. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review:
damned cluster
by Reviewer89774
on August 25, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 20.0 Side effects: tightness and pain in throat, slight pulse/bp increase, drowsyness for about 2 hours Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I loved this pill the first time I took it, despite the fact that the dr. told me that it is potentially bad on the heart, which i have a family history of heart disease. headache out of site, out of mind within about 20 minutes. Keeps my headache from getting unbearable if i take it quickly. However the throat pain and bp side effects are unsettling. I think after reading some of these other posts I should consider a different treatment. Had clusters 3 years ago after suffering from pneumonia, then it went into remission until about a week ago.
migraine
by Reviewer89775
on August 21, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: tastes like bad chemical in your throat/mouth. tingling in top of head, back of neck; some stiffness in neck muscles; ...but CURES THAT MIGRAINE ALMOST INSTANTLY Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: I can live a life now! I used to constantly be plagued by impending headache advancing to migraine about three times a week. 20mg nasal spray works great; 100 mg pill works ok, but takes too long to kick in. Seems as though I am building up tolerance to it-- I often now have to take two nasal sprays to work (sometimes I think this is because I have had the medication with me in the heat or sunlight-- it is very sensitive to heat-- and so I think the dosage has been rendered bad by the heat). Once I had taken 20 mg spray with no relief when I was in remote Mexican village. After 2 hours, the only thing I had left was 100 mg tablet. I cut it in half to get 50mg and took it. DON'T DO THIS!!!! My neck spasmd very stiff and I could not move my head for an hour. I thought I had done myself in. Thank God my neck came back after three or four hours. This is a great medication for migraine sufferers-- getting very pricey. Where's the generic?
atypical migraines
by Reviewer89776
on August 19, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: first time taking imitrex. began to feel flushed about 10 minutes after taking imitrex, as though i had taken a niacin pill. within 20 min, my shoulders, neck, and jaw had locked up and it felt as though someone was standing on my throat. i thought i was having an anaphylactic shock situation, but manged to pull this site up and found others had had these same symptoms. this is the only thing that stopped me from going to the emergency room! Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: i'll never take this medication again. the next day i had broken blood vessels in my eyes, dark circles under my eyes, and very pale skin.
migraines
by Reviewer89777
on August 14, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: I was taking the Imitrex oral medicine and this makes me throw up within 1/2 hour of taking. At first I get all flushed and feel like I'm have a hot flash and then get dizzy and throw up. The inhaler is much better but the oral is awful. Time taken and dosage: 2 times Review:
Persistent migraine headache
by Reviewer89778
on August 14, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Debilitating pain: head is on fire, prickling sensation, fatigue. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I took it this morning. In about 15 minutes it felt like someone was pooring redhot metal into the back of my head and sticking thousands of needles into it at the same time.Absolutely debilitating. Had to lie down immediately and could not lift my head off the pillow for a few hours. Then this horrible feeling wore off a bit - but the migraine headache did not go away. Now, about 9 hours later I am still experiencing a weird sensation on the back of my head.Never NEVER again. I am (other than an occasional migraine) a healthy 36 yr old, not taking ANY other medication, non-smoking, non-drinking.Please, beware. Migraine is a walk in the park after experiencing Imitrex.
Migraines
by Reviewer89779
on July 31, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Sensitive skin is about all I ever get from taking Imitrex. I take 25 mg Imitrex with one Fiorcet and it usually always takes away the horrible PAIN. I have been taking it for about 10 years . Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: It works great for me so far and made my life so much better. I do have to take the Imitrex with the Fiorcet to work quickly and have longer lasting relief. My Dr said that is fine.
Migraine Headaches
by Reviewer89780
on July 19, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: cramping of muscles, tightness in chest Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I been taking imitrex injections for several years. It works most of the time, but recently it seem that the injections only work about 50% of the time. In the times that it does not work, it seem as if the medication is none existant, because I do not get the normal side effects that normally happen right after I take a shot. Has any else experience this? Am I the victim of fradulent medication?
Migraine
by Reviewer89781
on July 15, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Sleepiness, mild anxiety, occasional increase in pain before relief. Relieves 99% of my migraines with far less side effects than Maxalt. Time taken and dosage: 20 years Review: Been taking for 15+ years with great results. Miracle drug for migraine sufferers if you don't have the cardiac or other bad side effects. Hope increased age doesn't make side effects worse for Imitrex, it has for Maxalt to the point of discontinuation.
Migraines
by Reviewer89782
on June 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Chest pressure (fear of heart attack!), indigestion, sensitivity on skin. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Imitrex was better than suffering through a migraine - but it did scare me. I get 3-day migraines about 2-3x per month. I switched to AXERT and I am much happier! I don't have any side affects. I have taken this for about a year. The only drawback is that Axert is so expensive!! My insurance sets limits... But I would recommend it over Imitrex.
Migraine, 6-8 a month
by Reviewer89783
on June 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Hardly any significant side effects. This drug will give you tightness in the upper body, maybe a little nauseous, and tire you out. I almost always have the worst side effects from drugs but this one isn't bad. Also, there are different doses. I tried 100's but the 50's work good and fewer side effects. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I noticed many people who had bad side effects only tried the drug once. I had much worse side effects on the higher 100 dose. At 50 my side effects were hardly noticeable. Also, if you take it after the headache is already off and running, you will not get the proper benefit, and maybe thats why higher dose is needed, and then more side effects?? Don't know, but this drug is absolutely wonderful for me. My life was one big panic every time I suspected a headache coming on. Not anymore.
migraines since age 13
by Reviewer89784
on June 19, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Joint pain, that's it. Time taken and dosage: 9 years Review: It's a godsend for me. I would me 72 hrs non-stop pain, throwing up, not able to function at all.
Migraines
by Reviewer89785
on June 18, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Sometimes a little nausea with a large dose Time taken and dosage: 12 years Review: I have been taking Imitrex pills since the week they came out. I take it daily most of the time. I am a health care worker and I could not live and work as a single parent without this drug. It does not impair me in any way and believe me the migraines would be far worse. Imitrex gave me my life back. Most people do not even know that I get them almost every day because I take the pills early enough to stop the headaches. And yes thank god for insurance coverage! I also take Topamax twice a day to help cut down on the frequency but the summertime heat and humidity seem to make them worse anyway. I carry it everywhere I go.
For migraines
by Reviewer89786
on June 18, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Tightness in muscles of the neck and shoulders and nausea. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I started taking imitrex because midrin did not work anymore. I really liked midrin because I did not experience any side effects except for drowsiness. However, I had to change it out when my body became too accustomed to it and was just not responding. The first time I took imitrex I didn't feel the side effects. But the second time, the side effects made me worry and swore off it. Now I'm on zomig and the side effects are even worse. Maybe I need to get on a prophylaxis.
Cluster Classic Migraine Headache
by Reviewer89787
on June 17, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Empty pocketbook due to the price increases over the past several years ... other than that, I find the medication to be wonderful ... a lot better than Caffergot (old medication) Time taken and dosage: 14 years Review: I love this medication, it has made my pain tolerable. I just wish the price was about 2 bucks a pill instead of 25
migraines
by Reviewer89788
on June 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Intense body tremors and shaking that last about an hour after taking the 100 mg pill. Also, complete lack of ability to focus on any task ahead of me. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Takes away my migraine quickly, so I can deal with side effects. I now can function in the real world without vomiting and passing out with migraine pain. Maxalt did nothing.
Migraines - often
by Reviewer89789
on June 6, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Have taken for 6-7yrs. Last few years drowsiness is more intense for hours during & after ingestion. But i'd rather be sleepy than in massive pain. Heart beats faster & when i shower, skin feels over sensative w/ pins & needles. In last year batches seem inconsistent... sometimes migrane goes away in 1hr, sometimes takes 3 hours, based on pkg. of imitrex. Not convinced there is no rebound either. Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: It's not perfect, but it's the best i've come across for my biocemisty, that 99% of the time relieves the migrane. I do worry about long term effects of taking 9-16 Imitrex per month. Can't be good.... but it allows me to function, so..... i recommend.
migraines
by Reviewer89790
on June 4, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: sleepyness Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I take this and then I have to go to bed. Not lucid enough to funtion at all. It does get rid of the migraine though, so I think it's worth it.
migraines
by Reviewer89791
on June 4, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: I thought I was going to die. My chest got tight, I was extremely dizzy and my migraine got worse. I would no recommend this medication to anyone who wants to functions while taking a medication Time taken and dosage: Review:
Migraine
by Reviewer89792
on June 3, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: My migraines due to weather (windy, overcast). Side effects from medication are: soreness throughout my body and inside my mouth, slightly disoriented, thirsty, sweaty. The migraine would be far worse if left untreated. Even with Imitrex the migraine is a 3 day ordeal. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review:
Migraines
by Reviewer89793
on June 1, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Tightness in neck,jaw, shouldersmupon onset of taking medication. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: Has anyone had a symptom of severe burning in mouth and tongue (like you scalded your mouth)? I have not been able to find out what is causing this. Symptoms present for 9 months. Also new symptoms of joint weakness and pain.
MIGRAINE
by Reviewer89794
on May 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: I JUST STARTING IMITREX ABOUT 6MONTHS NOW. BEFORE I WOULD TAKE VICODIN,VALIUM, JUST TO PAST OUT BECAUSE MIGRAINE SO BAD. VICODIN STOP WORKING, BUT I HAD DEPENDENCY ON VICODIN. SO I HAD TO QUIT VICODIN. THEN DOCTORS PRESCRIBED IMITREX, WHICH WORKS SO GOOD, BUT THE SIDEEFFECTS NO FUN, BUT IT GOES AWAY WITH IN 30MIN. NAUSEAU IS MY BIG SIDEEFFECTS, I WOULD TAKE IMITREX IN FULL STOMACH, BECAUSE IT WOULD MAKE ME SICK IF I TAKE WITH EMPTY STOMACH, BUT I GET SO NAUSEAUS THAT I VOMIT EVERYTHING THAT I EAT, THEN AFTER THAT I FEEL LIKE NEW WOMAN... BUT WHAT SUCKS THE MOST, I WOULD MY IMITREX ANYWHERE, BUT I DO HAVE TO TAKE IT, I HAVE TO STAY IN MY CAR FOR AT LEAST 20 MIN. UNTIL THE NAUSEA AND DIZZINESS GOES AWAY...UNTIL THEY FIND A MED THAT HAS NO SIDEEFFECT (IMPOSSIBLE) I'LL STICK WITH IMITREX. ONE THING I WANTED TO SHARE IS, I SAW MY PRIMARY DR, HE ADVICE THAT I SHOULD STOP TAKING MY BIRHTCONTROL PILLS FOR A MONTH, SEE IF I STILL GET MIGRAINE, WHICH SOMETIMES MAKES A LOT OF SENSE..IF MIGRA Time taken and dosage: Review:
migraines
by Reviewer89795
on May 13, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: With in 5 minutes of taking the drug I had severe tachycardia/palpatations. I felt like my heart was going to burst out of my chest. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I've only tried this drug once and on the lowest dose. No one warned me of the possible side effects which is why I was so scared when I had the bad reaction. I won't try it again.
MIGRAINES
by Reviewer89796
on May 5, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Minor tightness in throat and minor overall soreness and tingling on entire body. Side effects are no where near as bad as the migraine. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I am so thankful for imitrex. I'm completely cured in no more than an hour (sometimes less) Results are even better if I'm able to lie down and take a nap. Sometimes I get another migraine the day after, but imitrex still work....I wonder if I should be on a higher dose. Imitrex always works for me though...even on the worst migraines I get.
Menstrual Migraines
by Reviewer89797
on April 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Nausea, heavy head/body, extreme exhaustion, upset stomach. Time taken and dosage: Review: The only way I can describe the experiences I've had with Imitrex is that, although I've never done illegal drugs, I felt that I was high (not in a fun way). This medicine renders me useless for around four hours after taking it. I end up feeling much worse before I feel better. I can only take it when home so I can crumple up in a ball on my bed. It's not practical because I can't take it at work, which is where many of my headaches develop. I also feel the effects of it the next day, when my stomach is still upset.
Migraine Headaches
by Reviewer89798
on April 20, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Euphoria feeling when migraine lifted; neck/back pain occasionally; constipation the following day. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: The lower rating is because I can't RELY on it to abort my migraine -- it's more like Russian Roulette and I don't like that. I am pretty confident that when I take Zomig, it is going to abort my headache. I originally took Imitrex back in my early 20s when I was first diagnosed and it worked extremely well. Back then I had the sensitivity to light/sound/noise and nausea but that has diminished over the years, except I now get migraines that are sinus in nature behind my left eye that are accompanied by those problems. Anyway, Imitrex quit working about 3 or 4 years later and then I switched to Zomig. A co-worker gave me a tab of her Imitrex recently and it worked, so it is my #2 pain reliever. I like to have an arsenal of relievers because I believe our bodies become immune to them, at least mine does. I do notice Imitrex tends to cause more rebounds than Zomig (when rebounds occur).
Migraine
by Reviewer89799
on April 13, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: For 4 months, no side effects amd migraine was eliminated. But on month 5, would start to feel hot and then experienced nausea within 15 minutes of taking it which would last for 1-2 hours. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Loved Imitrex for helping the migraine, but can't handle the nausea so am looking for another solution.
migrains
by Reviewer89800
on April 11, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: i take the nasal spray, it burns a little and i have an awful taste run down my throat for like 30 minutes then it better Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: i like it! it takes my migraines away within 10 minutes, i feel i little out of it for 20 minutes or so but it works so good!!!
headaches
by Reviewer89801
on April 2, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I have tried this medicine too many times and it didn't work. For me it made my headache worse.
Migraines
by Reviewer89802
on March 14, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: Nausea, Tightness in neck, dizziness, disorientation, confusion, drowsiness, hangover the next morning (Not sure if it was caused by the Imitrex, but I didn't take anything else that night, and my morning headache lasted another 12 hours) Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Imitrex usually just knocks me out, which is exactly what I need it to do. Unfortunatly, it makes me feel like crap everytime I take. But, on one hand, having a migraine for the next three days and be in inconsolable pain, other hand, take a pill, feel like crap for the next hour. The pill option generally wins.
migraines
by Reviewer89803
on March 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: tingling, slightly flushed, tired Time taken and dosage: 12 days Review: LIFE SAVER without a doubt! I had "migraines for" about 10 years before I found a doctor who prescibed imitrex. I sometimes thought I was dying becuase I got so sick and the pain was SO INTENSE in my head. I was always HIT with major migraines. The first time I was an given imitrex injection, in only an hour I wanted to out drinking and dancing! ! ! It was like a miracle!!! I had never experienced anything so drastic. I now have the pills to "catch them as they start". I travel with imitrex, I am still too nervous to be without it. ALL I CAN IS IT REALLY DOES WORK!!!!!!
migraine
by Reviewer89804
on March 2, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Severe body aches, chest pain, ringing in the ears. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: What finally worked for me, after years of trying different medicines and therapies is valium and aspirin. If I take a couple of valium and aspirin early in the aura, the symptoms stop and I get no headache.
daily migraines
by Reviewer89805
on February 28, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Have severe neck problems(need three fusions I'm told)which cause "daily migraines" - this has been the ONLY drug that works the majority of the time. I take 100mg PRN pain...try and wait until I absolutely need something (often). I do not like taking so much, but it's better then the 18+ aspirin per day for several years(yes, I still have a stomach!)just to take the edge off the pain. Imitrex has been a LIFE SAVER! Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: I do take nortriptiline(20mg) at night to help with the chronic pain, and it has cut down on the amount of Imitrex needed.
migraines
by Reviewer89806
on February 27, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: 20 minutes after taking the sample from the Dr. I felt as if I were about to have a heart attack. My heart was racing and fluttering. On top of that my vision and depth perception were effected. I felt as if my brain had been split into two and the two halves were working independent of the other. I would see two different things at the same time, one perception from each eye. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Please read the label carefully before taking any medication. These drugs are powerful and the side effects are worth knowing before you find yourself dealing with them. I know this drug works very well for some, but it is NOT a cure all.
migraines
by Reviewer89807
on February 23, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Heart palpitations/panic attacks. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I think Imitrex only worked one or two times when I had a migraine. I started having heart problems, and my doctor took me off of it right away. Hardly any of these drugs actually eliminate migraines just offer some relief. It's better to seek an ALTERNATIVE treatment for migraines especially if you live in California...
migraines
by Reviewer89808
on February 22, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: It feels like someone is pressing down on my shoulders and holding my arms so that I can't move them. Can feel my heart laboring. Somulence. Apathy the next day. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I NEVER take it alone; I am so afraid of the side effects. My migraine absolutely disappears but I only take this drug after 48 hours with a migraine. The next day, I don't care about anything and feel very disconnected
migraines
by Reviewer89809
on February 15, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: dizziness, tingling, warming Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: Imitrex "melts" away the migraine, if that makes any sense at all. I was relieved when I first took it. I was prescribed the 100mgs from the start and have taken the pill for a little over 2.5 years. However, is it possible that it loses its effectiveness over a certain period of time?
migraines and cluster migraines
by Reviewer89810
on February 1, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: It seems to bring on a feeling of spaciness or intoxication, which makes it difficult to perform any intellectually demanding tasks, on the one hand, and which sometimes results in intoxication-like behavior (such as saying inappropriate things), on the other. It also frequently makes me uncontrollably drowsy--cannot safely drive either when having a migraine or when treating it. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I take the tablets (100mg). For the first 18 months or so, this really worked very well. In conjunctioin with the Nortriptilan I take as a profilactic, I went from having migrains almost 50% of the time to having them only about 10% (which is still three times a month). But in the last few months I have noticed a rapid increase in the frequency and intensity of my migraines--back up to where it was (or maybe even worse) before I started the meds. I have read on other forums that some people develop a tolerance for Imitrex. I think that is what has been happening for me. Now, I try to only take it once or twice a month--and just suffer through the rest of the time. This way, I am finding that it has the potency it used to, and does a great job at an acute moment. But it is a drag that the debilitation of other migrain episodes has to be endured in order for the Imitrex to work on the occasions when I do take it.
Migraines
by Reviewer89811
on January 22, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 14.0 Side effects: Chest Pain, Chest Heaviness, Palpatations, tingling skin Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: THIS DRUG IS NOT WORTH IT I am going through 6 months of physical therapy as a result of POTS, a complication of taking this medication. I can no longer run with my friends and have had to make major lifestyle changes. Don't do it, ANYTHING IS BETTER THAN THIS
migraine
by Reviewer89812
on January 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Imitrex may have played a role in cervical artery dissections. Can no longer take. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review:
Cluster Monsters
by Reviewer89813
on December 28, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 28.0 Side effects: slight warm tingling feeling centered around the shoulders and back of neck. I like this tho as it means the beast only has minutes to live =) Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I was on the brink of suicide due to the frightning and unbareable pain of this condition. Until one day in hospital a clever doctor tried these injections on me. Headache completely gone in 5 minutes. I FINALLY HAVE A LIFE BACK . . A+++++
migraine headaches
by Reviewer89814
on December 21, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: I had taken imitrex for 5 years for severe migraines. Although it helped immensely at first, I noticed slight breathlessness for a few days after taking it. I used to run long distance and found it difficult to breathe after I had taken imitrex. Eventually after my last dose in Nov, 2005 I was rushed to hospital with a severe anaphylactic shock, culminating in a shot of adrenaline to my heart. Since this episode I have muscle spasms in the leftside of my chest and intermitent breathlessness. I have also become allergic to a number of cosmetics I previously had no problems with for many years. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I would monitor any side effects on imitrex very closely and only take it as a last resort. Unfortunately, I believe that although my side effects are not severe or life threatening now, I wish that I had never been given imitrex.
cluster headaches
by Reviewer89815
on December 10, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 27.0 Side effects: hot flashes tightness in chest and stiffness in my jaw from 5mg injections Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: In 1996 i had an intracranial brain hemmorage that nearly killed me,i was 16 at the time.Ever since then i have suffered from crushing cluster headaches.For years i have tried every migrane and headache script there is to no avail.About 4 years ago my nuerologist introduced me to the imitrex injections,and now i dont know what i would do without it.It truly has been a godsend.I am 27 now and without this medication i think i truly would have lost my mind from desperation.
migraines
by Reviewer89816
on December 10, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Flushing, tingling, warming. Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: I started out years ago with the injections and found it hard to push the button, especially when my head was pounding. I was extremely happy when the pills came out! I have to say that this medication gave me my life back. I had small children, a job, husband etc. and when I had a headache everything just stopped. I have mitral valve prolapse and am concerned that it may affect my heart a some point. My friend stopped taking it, afraid of a possible stroke side effect. I will continue to use it, even with possible future side affects. I play tennis to stay fit and usually in 80+ degree temps. which usually gives me a migraine, but with Imitrex I can still play. There's too much I want/need to do and I can't do it in pain! Thank god for drug insurance coverage because it's not cheap! I don't go anywhere without my Imitrex!
migraines
by Reviewer89817
on December 8, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: None. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: This is the ONLY med that helps my migraines. All other meds did not help or made them worse, especially any kind of narcotic. My migraines are always on my right side of my head. If I ever had a regular headache, though, imitrex would not help but a normal headache is just annoying and no where near as dilibilating and painful as a migraine. THANK GOD FOR THIS MEDICINE. My only fear is that someday it will stop working and at that point I would be depressed and no longer be able to function at home or work again. The thought of that scares me.
Migraines
by Reviewer89818
on December 5, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Slight injection pain. Slight dizziness Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I took the pill form and the nasal spray form with not much luck. So I was reluctant to try the self injection version. I'm glad I did. It has worked wonders for me. If anyone out there isn't having luck with the pill form you should try the injection form of the drug.
Migraines
by Reviewer89819
on November 13, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Tightness in jaw (lasts about 30 minutes), dizziness, fuzzy-headed feeling Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: It works to take away my headaches. I can live with the side effects because the headaches are much much worse for me.
Migraines
by Reviewer89820
on November 11, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: It did help lessen the headache, usually after approximately 30 minutes to an hour. However, I literally felt like I had been run over within 30 minutes of taking it. From my hips to my toes ached like I'd been snowskiing for several days after not skiing for years. I attempted using heat to lessen the side effects of the pain caused by the meds. I thought it was a fluke the first time so I tried it a second and it was actually worse (the second time was nearly 2 weeks later). Time taken and dosage: 2 times Review: After these side effects, I decided to try different options under my doctor's advice. If nothing helps, I may go back to it later. But for now, I think the side effects were worse than how it helped. It was actually a relief to find this site and see other people did have similar reactions. I thought I was the only one!
Migraine headaches
by Reviewer89821
on November 9, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 74.0 Side effects: A little tired and slowed down the next day. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: I have heard that older people should not take the drug. My Doctor did not tell me that but I read it somewhere on the internet.
Migraines
by Reviewer89822
on November 7, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Sometimes soreness in back of neck; worked great to stop migraines, but...... Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: After taking this wonderful med for about 9 months, I started having rebound effect - from 1-2 migraines a week to almost daily migraines (I was also on Topamax during this time). I later learned this can often happen with triptans or even just over-the-counter pain relievers. I'm sorry this happened because it was excellent at quickly relieving the migraine, and I had very mild-to-none side effects. I now take Maxalt, which is more expensive and takes longer to kick in, but doesn't seem to have rebound - so far.
migraines
by Reviewer89823
on October 30, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: I have taken Imitrex 25 mg for about 10 years with little or no side effects until a few weeks ago. I am starting to get the chest heaviness/pain that other people get, and am wondering if I should be scared or not. Does anyone have any opinion on that? The Imitrex always takes away the migraine, though. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review:
migraine headache
by Reviewer89824
on October 18, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: The side effects were much worse than the headache...and it was a terrible one. I felt like the top of my head was on fire, couldn't raise my head off the pillow without becoming extremely ill, and was basically the scariest medicine I've ever taken. I will NEVER take it again. It also effected my muscles and coordination. I told my husband that I felt retarded...for lack of a better word. The warnings they include on the label are not sufficient enough in their descriptions. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I'd rather deal with the headache. This medicine was just plain ole scary.
Migraines
by Reviewer89825
on October 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: With the injections I feel a little dizzy and get a whistling in my head. With the 50 mg pills I get no side effects at all. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: I got my life back. I spent 20 years with migraines that kept me in bed, dark and quiet room and close to the toilet because of extreme nausea. I usually had two headaches a week that lasted from 2-4 days. Trying to keep a job and raise childrem as a single mother was a real challenge (I did it but it was not easy). Prior to triptans, Migraine sufferers had to go to the hospital for a demoral shot that knocked them out. Most of the time we would wake up and still have the headache. I have had "atypical migraines" that mirror TIA's and have gone to the hospital thinking I was having a stroke. Imitrex gets rid of the headache (even the atypical ones) - first or second try. My doctor has expressed concern that I am taking too much of it but I have a life now. I know that I will be able to go to an event tomorrow or next week because my headaches are managed. I did not have that before Imitrex. I couldn't plan anything in advance.
migrane
by Reviewer89826
on October 4, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: headache got severely worse?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
migraines
by Reviewer89827
on September 21, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: I felt my heart labor, extreme sensitivity to heat(water), my glands burned when I swallowed. I have just been told I have a heart valve problem. I have no history of any heart problems. I am a healthy non smoker with no history of any heart problems. Time taken and dosage: Review: I would severly caution any one who is taking this drug! They tell you it is safe, I truly believe it isn't!
Migraine
by Reviewer89828
on September 12, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Pill takes 45 minutes to work and then I feel a strange heaviness in my muscles as it kicks in - especially back of head and neck. Extreme lethargy, spaced out feeling and "heavy" bodily sensation - must lie down for 2 hours after it starts working. Cannot drive or function normally for 2-3 hours. I've also had heart palpitations, a throbbing feeling in my chest, and chest tightness. Injections gave me severe side effects. Time taken and dosage: 12 years Review: Imitrex works fairly well but only if I lay down for a couple hours after taking it. I suffer from severe anxiety/panic disorder and depression and the side effects can exacerbate the anxiety/panic symptoms.
migraines
by Reviewer89829
on September 5, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: tightness in jaw within hour of taking 100mg. pill. having severe muscle spasms in neck and shoulders once migraine is over.tension headaches are a result Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I changed my life severerly to eliminate migraines. No chocolate, no alcohol, no pop. Not easy to do at 33. I still get migraines over stressful days, lack of sleep, changes in hormone levels, andwhen severe weather fronts move in. Imitrex will always get rid of it. I have to take the full 100mg. If I try to cut it in half, the migraine slips through. I was trying to cut back because the neck and shoulder muscle spam side effect are so bad. I get massages, chiropractic adjustments, cranial sacral therapy and tomorrow I am trying accupuncture. I get the muscles in a nice relaxed state then I need to take an Imitrex for a migrain, and the spasms are back!! They are painful and I take Skelaxin every day to help try to relax the muscles and relieve the pain. I have a headache everyday if I don't take it. I have two small children so I have to take the Imitrex. The migraines would last 3-4 days without out it. It has relieved my migraines but has started a whole new issue wit
Review
by Reviewer89830
on August 29, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 12 years Review:
Chronic migraine
by Reviewer89831
on August 28, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Flushing and burning sensation to face and extremities. Tight feeling in head and chest and throat. Heaviness of limbs. Fidgeting and racing pulse. Rebound headache. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I've been having migraines for about 12 years and have taken a variety of meds for it. I originally started with the imitrex injections when my vomitting got so bad with the headaches I was unable to keep down any pills long enough for them to work. The injections helped very quickly with the pain but not so much the light and noise sensitivity. The side effects with the injections are much more pronounced and are really quite frightening. I always have a sensation of my face crawling off my head, with really bad burning and tingling, and my face flushed so red it looked like I'd spent a day in the Mojave sans suncreen. The side effects were such that I would delay administering the injection and receive less relief than if I'd taken it at onset. The injection itself is not so bad, just some minor soreness and swelling at the injection site. The past two years I've had much less vomitting and have switched to the pills. Side effects are less, but then so is the quick relief fro
Migranes
by Reviewer89832
on August 17, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: I took this 4 days after I have surgery for a broken leg. It cured my headache but made my leg feel like somebody just parked a car on it. The pain was WAY worse than the initial injury which require a plate and seven screws. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: Works great
Chronic Migraine
by Reviewer89833
on August 17, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: I've been taking Imitrex for 10 years. the shots used to make my chest feel tight. I don't have this effect with the pills.My ability to focus, think and multitask seem to be greatly improved especially 24 hours after treatment. My right arm tends to tingle a bit when I wake up in the AM if I have been sleeping on my right side.Sex takes a bit longer. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: I usually take Imitrex with a Fiorinal & Codine tabet. This knocks the migrane dead and aids in sleep. Without this medication my Migrane would increase to the point where I would become extreemly sensitive to light and noise and often vomit. In the past I had no choice but to go home and lock myself in a dark roomElimating of Pepsi and chocolate from my diet has reduce my number of migranes from about 12 per month to about 3-4 per month.I am active and in good physical shape. I am concerned about the long-term effects.
Migraines
by Reviewer89834
on August 16, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Occasional tightness in neck & shoulder (left side only -- same side as the headache). Weird sensitivity to hot things -- hot water on my skin, hot drinks, etc. A little spacey sometimes. Nothing nearly as bad as the headache itself. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: I suffered from 1 top 4 completely debilitating migraines a month for 15 years before I discovered this drug. It radically improved my quality of life.
Severe Migraines
by Reviewer89835
on August 9, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 17.0 Side effects: I always suffer the same side effects which are: My esophagus bothers everytime I breath. It feels the same way your nose feels when it is dry. The feeling is not so good but it passes. The other side effect I have is the roots of my hair hurts if I move my hair. Especially the hindbrain part of my head. Right dab in the back middle of my head. Other than that, I have no side effects whatsoever. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Imitrex has saved me so many times. I have had migraines since the age of ten and I just started taking it and I too thank God for the medicine. I take the pill and it has helped me so much. It gets rid of headache in about an hour after taking it and I can keep on with my daily routine of school and work.
Migraine
by Reviewer89836
on July 28, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Sore throat and tired when I first started taking Imitrex. Have taken it for more then 3yrs. For the last year I have had the sore throat, tired feeling but also get an all over achiness also. I have Fibromyalgia so this achey all over is nothing new to me but it does make it more intense for the day. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I will continue to take Imitrex becuase it make the migaine go away and I am able to continue working most times.
Migraines prescribed by neurologist
by Reviewer89837
on July 25, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Very scary side effects much worse than having the migraine! Sharp increase in the headache before eventually wearing off, chest pain, shortness of breathe, burning sensation in my face, jaw pain - hurt to chew - to the point of tears, difficulty swallowing, 2 strong bouts of hiccups, overall achiness, and diuresis. I strongly considered going to the hospital Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: I had one 100 mg tablet and I will NEVER take this again. I would rather have two back to back migraines than deal with these side effects.
migraines
by Reviewer89838
on July 24, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Shakiness, lightheadedness, nausea, dizziness, eyes would not focus Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I tried Relpax last year and after having no luck with it decided to switch over to Imitrex 50mg this year. It seemed to help somewhat the first few times I tried it, but the last time I tried it, I felt shaky, lightheaded, and started to have serious visual problems that were quite disturbing. I stopped taking Imitrex and have not had the same symptoms since.
Migraines
by Reviewer89839
on July 7, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Mostly tired, a bit nauseous. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: It's God sent! Cluster headaches & migraines have ruled my life for the past 10 years, until I was prescribed Imitrex (100 mg) by a new doctor. I cried after my first Imitrex because I could not believe that it worked; I've mixed and matched my prescriptions and OTCs until Imitrex.
Migraine headaches
by Reviewer89840
on July 3, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: I feel a little "spacy" afterwards, but I'm not sure if it's from the drug or an after effect of the migraine. It doesn't affect my ability to work or drive. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: It works almost instantly; within 10 minutes I start feeling some relief, and the migraine is totally gone within half an hour.
Migraine headache
by Reviewer89841
on June 30, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: tightening of jaw, muscle aches similar to flu, lethargy, dizziness upon rising Time taken and dosage: 20 years Review: I have taken Imitrex for over 20 years with great success. However in the past 3 years the side effects have become as much of a problem as the migraine. If I take Imitrex to treat the migraine I literally spend the day in bed with muscle weakness and lightheadedness.
bad migraine
by Reviewer89842
on June 29, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 17.0 Side effects: Worse migraine pain, worse nausea, dizziness. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I'd heard about people taking Imitrex and it relieving migraine pain and making others feel so much better. My father takes Imitrex, so I gave it a try. While it may work for some people, it certainly did not for me. In fact it seemed to make my migraine worse, of all things.
migraine headache
by Reviewer89843
on June 27, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: heaviness, immediately went to sleep for 3 hours, awakened with severe abdominal pain-short lasted-but severe. Nausea and diarreha for 24 hour period. My headache was improved upon waking, but not gone. tingling sensation, chills. Sick feeling. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I would rather take fiornal and sleep normally.
Migraine
by Reviewer89844
on June 20, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Always severe tightness/stiffness/pressure in neck and shoulders; moderate tightness in throat; occasional warmth/tingling in those areas as well. Peaks at about 1/2 hour after taking, is usually gone within 1 to 2 hours. Drowsiness. I always get nauseated with migraines anyway, so I can't tell if Imitrex exacerbates this or not. I also find that it affects my sense of taste - ie, foods taste really bland for about 8 hours. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: I've only had migraines for about a year. I get 2-3 a month, and sometimes am able to fend them off if I catch them as they're coming on (with caffeine, NSAIDs, and a dark, quiet room). When that doesn't work, though, or if I wake up with a full-blown migraine, Imitrex has always worked like a dream. For me, it takes about 20 minutes to start kicking in, and then the pain steadily eases and is gone within an hour of taking it.The side effects are a pain, and freaked me out pretty badly the first time because I wasn't expecting them. But honestly, while uncomfortable, I find them far preferable to the excrutiating pain of a migraine.I do worry a *little* about the potential cardiac effects, but I only take Imitrex about once a month. If it were more frequent, I would probably want to have a discussion with my doctor about the risks. For now, though, I'm grateful to have a drug that works this well, and I'll keep taking it for as long as it does.
migraine/morning headache
by Reviewer89845
on May 30, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: slightly noticeable tight feeling in chest and jaw for short amount of time, not enough to be alarming, occurring a few hours after taking 50 mg. imitrix Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: During the last year I have begun feeling numb and sometimes tingling, in both of my feet and legs up to my knees. Two doctors and a neurologist have not been able to figure anything out..no diabetes. I also take 50 mg toprol for heart palpitations and borderline high blood pressure.
Chronic Migraine
by Reviewer89846
on May 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Weakness all over - exhaustion. Tingling tongue, eyes heavy, sleepy in general. Nauseated for at least an entire hour after taking it. Often like a huge weight is pressing down on me. Everything is a massive effort. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: I have had migraines since as early as I could remember. Six years old, maybe earlier. I spend much of my adolesence and teen-hood with hotpacks and coldpacks and my mom tickling my back when I was struck by and attack. Lots of vomiting and crying and wanting to die. But Imitrex changed all that. I've been taking it for nearly ten years now. Typically I will have all of the described side-effects...then within about 1-2 hours it will all slowly fade away and be replaced by a blessed feeling of elation that the pain is gone. I feel, oddly, empty then. But happy. Definately happy. Thank God for triptans.
Migraines
by Reviewer89847
on May 9, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Tightness in jaw - feels like I have a sunburn. Fluttery heart palpitations...mild nausea. Time taken and dosage: 9 years Review: Initially used the injections 5-6 times per month. Switched to 100mg DF tablets. They take longer to work but are portable and not painful. None of the other triptans work for me. This medication has improved/saved my quality of life. I am mildly concerned about the long term effects on my circulatory system but really have no other option to get rid of my headaches.
migraines
by Reviewer89848
on May 4, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Very few and minor. First started with injections--the effect was miraculous--some soreness at injection site. Later switched to pills, which took longer to work but were less expensive and more portable. Neurologist had me try newer triptans over the years but Imitrex works best for me. For the past year I have been receiving Botox injections from the neuro, in my forehead and back over my skull and neck. I have now had four treatments (every three months) and the cumulative effect of the Botox is very beneficial, which is something his other patients are also reporting. I have only used Imitrex twice in the last eight weeks. My insurance is paying for most of the Botox treatment. It is worth checking out. Time taken and dosage: 12 years Review:
Migraines / Cluster Headaches
by Reviewer89849
on April 19, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 26.0 Side effects: None so far. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: Have had migraines since I was about 6 years old. My grandmother has them as well. Once one started, my day was over - spent in bed with someone vigoursly massaging my neck and shoulders and me rubbing my temples, eye lids and wanting to bang my head into the wall over and over.Had heard about Imitrex but not enough "good" insurance to cover it. Once I changed jobs I immediately went to the doctor and they prescribed the 100MG tablet.One table - no more than 30 minutes, 100% gone. Truly amazing. Thankful to God everyday for this relief!
Migraine
by Reviewer89850
on April 17, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: flushing, fluttery heart, diuresis, some muscular discomfort Time taken and dosage: 14 years Review: This drug has changed my life. I have been taking it since 1992 or so (I was tracking when it would go to market. I thought it was around 1992. I am an early adopter by any measure). I suffer from a cluster/common migraine and can get them 2-8 times a month. My twenties were filled with days with a cold cloth, darkened windows and useless OTC drugs. I looked into all other medicines/remedies that never worked. I tried the first 'gun' style injector and then the epi-pen style and now am on tablets (50 mg). The injections are quicker but less mobile. I keep a tablet in my wallet for security. Tablets are slower but still do the trick. My mother gets little relief from imitrex but it has been an unbelievable godsend for me.Most or all of the symptoms I had I no longer have except for needing to urinate or move my bowels some time after taking it (10-50 mins). no big deal at all.
migraines
by Reviewer89851
on April 5, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 36.0 Side effects: A slight 'medicine head' feeling. Migraine would resurface the following day after taking the drug if not taken with something else. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: Works very well when taken in conjunction with Ibuprofen. I take approximately 50 mg in pill form along with anywhere from 200-400 mg (1-2 pills) of Ibuprofen at the outset of the headache. This cuts down tremendously on the reccurence of a headache the next day. My neurologist recommended this and it has been great.
Migraines
by Reviewer89852
on April 5, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Cold sensations- it felt like the temperature in the room dropped 5 degrees. Tightness in jaw- it stung when I chewed. Forehead felt tight, and my head just felt weird for a few hours, but when that feeling subsided, it took the headache with it. It's no wonder though, of course it would feel strange when a medication works on your nerves and blood vessels... Time taken and dosage: 2 times Review: It started taking effect in the first 30 minutes; and about two hours after taking it my headache was gone. Without medication, my migraines last 1-2 days. I tend to get a little hyper once the headache is gone.
lifelong migraines
by Reviewer89853
on March 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: very slight sleepiness after Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: A lifesaver. I have a life now & work full time as a librarian. Missed out for the clinical trials for this as I am prone to PAT (which I am on meds for) so they didn't want me. Imitrex has caused NO problems with the PAT. Migraines made it worse.
Migraines
by Reviewer89854
on March 9, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: I took imitrex for a few months about 5 years ago. I didn't like the side effects at all (rapid heart beat, burning in chest, neck and face, difficulty breathing) and it didn't help my migraines all that much, so I stopped taking it. Unfortunately, the damage had been done. Ever since then, I get dizzy and out of breath easily, and I have heart palpitations almost daily. I can actually feel it skip beats. This never happened until I took imitrex. My old boss actually had open-heart surgery years back, and they said it was in part due to her taking imitrex for migraines. It seems the potential dangers outweigh the pros of imitrex. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Be careful!
Frequent severe migraines
by Reviewer89855
on March 5, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Tingling/numbness of face, arms, legs. Increased urination. Fatigue. It is most effective if I can take it at first symptoms of migraine and lie down for a 1 hour nap, but not possible most times. I take the 100 mg Imitrex pill, and sometimes it causes a salty taste in my mouth for a few days. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: The most important thing with this medication is timing. If you take it too far into the attack it is pointless.
supposed migraines
by Reviewer89856
on February 28, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: tightness of the neck, jaw, and throat; dizziness, flushing of the skin, fatigue, and, worst of all...EXTREME pressure in my head. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: well, let's see. i was given the 100mg sample by my doctor yesterday for my frequent headaches, which i thought to be migraines. i took one tablet as soon as i felt the migraine coming on, and the side effects i experienced were worse than the severe headaches i'd had before. my scalp felt as if it were burning...especially in the back of my head. the pressure on my head was so great, it felt like it was going to explode at any minute, no joke. my jaw tightened up and it became more difficult to speak. swallowing became more difficult, as my throat was tightening up. my shoulders ached. i felt dizzy and tingly. this drug didn't even take care of my headaches, it just gave me an overall bad, weird feeling. it was awful. perhaps i was misdiagnosed...?
migraines
by Reviewer89857
on February 24, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: tightness and pressure in neck,shoulders and chest, heaviness in legs and arms, burning sensation in face and head- almost felt like I was going to catch on fire. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Imitrex did eventually make my headache go away, but the side effects were so bad that I wasn't sure which was worse. Since trying imitrex, I have tried every other triptan out there and have only had real success with zomig. It usually takes my headache away with the first pill with little side effects.
cluster headaches
by Reviewer89858
on February 7, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 46.0 Side effects: A slight "flushed" feeling shortly after injection; usually dissipates within a few minutes. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: This drug has been a miracle for me. Anyone who understands the pain of cluster headaches knows how desperate you get for relief. After trying various other meds prescribed by my neurologist, and several trips to an ER for injections of Demerol to help me "sleep it off", an ER physician said "Demerol is an addictive narcotic; I'd like to try something else, and if it works, I can write you a prescription and you can inject yourself at home." With these shots, my cluster headaches completely disappear within 10 minutes. The only problem is that on RARE occasions, I have more than 2 headaches within a 24-hour period. (You are only supposed to take 2 doses in a 24-hour period.) This medicine has been a God-send for me.
experiment for nausea
by Reviewer89859
on January 13, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: I use the nose spray and it drips down my throat and for hours afterward I have the taste of heavy hair spray in my mouth and throat. Its nasty. Very tired and lethargic, I don't open my mouth after I take it because air on my tongue makes the taste worse. Swallowing makes the taste resurface. This taste issue is pretty bad. But the fast acting anti-nausea is nice. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: It helps with the nausea, but the taste is terrible. IT makes me gag for a little while. I would like to know if the pill works as well without this awful side effect.
migraines
by Reviewer89860
on December 8, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: pressure, pain in upper chest and throat Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: Doctor (expecially cardiologist) advised against taking it anymore because of the symptoms and family history of heart disease. I hated to stop because it's the only thing that works for these damned migraines.
Migraines/Sometimes Clusters
by Reviewer89861
on November 24, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: I feel a bit of flushing throughout my body. Mild to severe nasuea depending on the severity of the headache when I take it (very little nausea at the aura stage, significant nausea for a full-blown migraine). Time taken and dosage: 14 years Review: Have suffered from migraines since age 12. Family history of migraines (great-grandfather, grandmother, father, 2 brothers). I was debilitated in my early 20's when the only treatment was heavy narcotics,suffered for weeks at a time, and was hospitalized several times. Severe symptoms - vomiting, diahrrea, sensitivity to light and sound. Tried EVERYTHING including bio-feedback therapy and prophylactic meds with limited results. Prescribed Imitrex in 1991 - use the injections because they are faster and more effective. This has been a wonder drug and works 85% of the time with the first dose. I found the auto injector was a bit painful so I learned to give myself the injection using a needle so I could inject it more slowly which is less painful. Even the headaches that don't subside are less severe and I have not visited an ER with a migraine since 1991. This drug is a miracle and I am so grateful for it. I don't know how we survived these things before Imitrex.
Tension migraine
by Reviewer89862
on November 19, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Did not work at all for me.
Migraine
by Reviewer89863
on November 9, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Increased awareness and colder skin. Kind of like when you take a cold tablet, but not nearly as severe. Barely noticible dry mouth. I have to eat before taking it, as on an empty stomach, it can make me sick. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I LOVE this medication. Before I figured out that these debilitating headaches were migraines, I would suffer for 3 days with each side of my head. When the pain started getting so intense it was making me nauseous as well, I couldn't take it anymore. I have no idea how people have survived migraines in the past. It is a horrible chronic disease. But then I found the triptans. I was saved. They all work, though Imitrex makes me least nauseous, when on an empty stomach. I hope it keeps working forever... I'm afraid of one day popping one and the magic not working anymore. This is truly a life-altering drug. I'm glad to see that there are people out there who have taken it for a decade or more. :)
Severe Migraines, sometimes cluster
by Reviewer89864
on October 27, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: Mostly becoming lathargic after taking imitrex causing a mental hazy feeling and almost always need to rest before continuing the day, even if catch migraine early. Dry throat and mouth most common side affect. A small percentage of the time it causes dizziness, shortness of breath, and heavy feeling on chest. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: This has been one of the only migraine medicines that have worked on me and is the only one to efficiently rid me of my super migraines. I have tried numerous other migraine "children/grandchildren" of Imitrex and none come near to working as well as it (with the expection of Relpax some of the times). The only difficulty with Imitrex is having to take the higher dosage in order to effectively rid me of the migraine.
Severe Migraines
by Reviewer89865
on October 17, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: In the beginning I experienced a burning sensation in my chest, head and throat, but it disapated within an hour and my migraine was gone. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: I have been taking imitrex for 6 yrs. In the beginning I thought it was a miracle drug. In the last six months I have begun to experience terrible side effects and frankly I am terrified. Every time I take imitrex my hand cramps into a ball and I cannot pull my thumb from my palm. My hands, arms, and neck are numb and tingly and this last for days but I can deal with it because it is the only thing that helps my migraines. However, I took a 100mg pill 24 hrs ago and I am still feeling heart palpitations and tightness in my chest. Also, I feel as if my brain is only functioning at half capacity. Everything is hazy. This is the worst it has ever been. I am scared I might have a heart attack and I am only 23 yrs old. Has anyone else experienced this? You can email me.
splitting migranes for 25 years....
by Reviewer89866
on October 12, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: almost nothing, very mild drowsiness/sleepiness but not bad enough to bother me, having to urinate like crazy about 60 minutes after taking the med (& strangely just about the time it begins to take effect on the headache symptoms) Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: Nothing else has worked on the nausea, eye pain, light sensitivity, etc, not to mention headache pain.
Menstrual Migraines
by Reviewer89867
on October 7, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: A tightness in the sinuses is the best way to describe the feeling I get when the Imitrex kicks in. I sometimes go through a brief period of fatigue and nausea, but no side effects are noticeable after a couple of hours. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: My migraines were life-altering. I would have them for the week of my period, and the following week. I felt like I only enjoyed 50% of my life. My doctor and I had even discussed a hysterectomy. The only thing that kept me from throwing up from the pain was a shot of Demoral and Phenergan. The quality of life on that stuff is no better than having a migraine, as you sleep your life away. The Imitrex works like a charm for me. I feel like I got my life back.
migraines
by Reviewer89868
on October 6, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: first several times I felt flushed and tingly; a few months later I started having intense tightness in my chest and neck; now I've started having flu-like aches, everything is an effort, I want to lie down, and I am sore to the touch...like the skin surfaces and just below hurt when I press slightly with my fingers. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Imitrex works for me when nothing else does. I take other meds first; if they don't stop it, I take the Imitrex. Sometimes I need a second dose before it works. With the changes in the side effects and finding out I have TIA's - I may have to look for alternatives.
Migraines
by Reviewer89869
on September 28, 2005
Sex:
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Side effects are......tingling in legs, heart palpitations, get sleepy, urinate more frequently, and stinging in jaws when I eat about 30 minutes after taking the pill. Time taken and dosage: 14 years Review: I have taken Imitrex for 14 years. It has been a lifesaver for me. My migraines began at age 23. At age 37, I started taking Imitrex. 14 years later at age 52, I sit here with constant, unrelenting muscle/nerve spasms in both legs. Not sure if Imitrex caused it. No other medical problems to blame it on. I guess if I had it to do over again, I would take the Imitrex because the suffering was intolerable in my early years.
Migraines
by Reviewer89870
on September 16, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Throat, head and chest tigtness. Usually within a half hour I have to urinate very badly. I get very sleepy and can sleep for hours after taking Imitrex. It makes me a little nauseous also. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I started having migraines at age 61 which is consider out of the ordinary. My symtoms seem to be the onset of severe fatigue, following bouts of several hours of sleep. Then usually a migraine will come after these symtoms. Imitrex helps if I take it as soon as these symtoms occur or if I take it after the migraine has begun. However, the fatigue and frequent sleeping occurs after taking the Imitrex as well as before the onset of the migraine. I need to know if others experience this extreme fatigue before the onset and also after taking Imitrex. I would also like to know if anyone else experiences the urgency to urinate within a half hour or so.
migraines
by Reviewer89871
on September 10, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: I notice my jaws tingle when I first chew food about an hour or so after I've taken a tablet. But then it disappears. I also find about 45 minutes after I take Imitrex I have to urinate badly. There must be a diuretic in there somewhere. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: My migraines often occur around the full moon though drs. and friends think I'm nuts. However, Now my female friends are noticing a coincidence between their headaches and the full moon also. I have not identified any specific triggers but that-no special foods or drinks. For years I was misdiagnosed b/c I do not get the aura beforehand but I do get one eye tearing and thick saliva at the onset of a migraine. Would love to know if others experience similar things.
Migraines
by Reviewer89872
on September 1, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 18.0 Side effects: Tightness in chest, cramping of the chest, neck and jaw muscles, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness, heat flashes, skin felt burning/irritated, felt very fatigued, also felt like I was heving a panic attack. Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: I would advise anyone taking this medication to do so with extreme caution, and to take it where they can lay down for at least an hour incase of side effects.
Migraine
by Reviewer89873
on August 14, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Initrex usually works for me, but not within the 20 or 30 minutes they say... it takes a solid hour or more. AXERT is even better, but I see no mention of it on this site. Try Axert, also Relpax, then use what works 4U :)
Migraines
by Reviewer89874
on August 4, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: I felt very tired for about 2 hours after but sleepy for a long time. The initial side effects were tightness in jaw, face and eyes. It felt like someone was pulling on my jaw, weird. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I have taken the shot before but this is the firt time to take the pill. I wasn't expecting the same reaction with the pill but I had the exact same reaction as I did with the shot. Not a big deal because my migraine is gone.
for migraines
by Reviewer89875
on July 17, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: most of the time, no side effects. sometimes, though, the migraine briefly gets worse before getting better, then disappears Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: this drug has given me a new lease on life! i suffered for years with migraines before taking starting imitrex. now i know that my migraine will be gone within 30-60 minutes from the time i take the imitrex.
for migraines
by Reviewer89876
on July 17, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: most of the time, no side effects. sometimes, though, the migraine briefly gets worse before getting better, then disappears Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: this drug has given me a new lease on life! i suffered for years with migraines before taking starting imitrex. now i know that my migraine will be gone within 30-60 minutes from the time i take the imitrex.
migraines
by Reviewer89877
on July 11, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Imitrex occasionally makes me drowsy, and I sometimes feel a little out of it after the migraine is gone. Is that from the migraine or the medicine? I don't know. My sister reports an odd oral sensation that makes it hard to eat. I can't describe it, but I know what she means--I've felt it, but didn't make the connection to imitrex. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: I go through months of nearly daily migraines. I recently switched from taking nortriptyline (TCA) to inderal (beta blocker) to prevent migraines, but I still have them (more with inderal than the TCA). I take a lot of imitrex (pills, at 100mg) and I am worried about long-term effects. Still, it usually works, and I can't deal with daily, crippling pain, so I take it.
migraine
by Reviewer89878
on June 14, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: severe tightness in chest and throat Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: it did help with the migraine but was not worth the side effects
mild-moderate migraines
by Reviewer89879
on June 2, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: nausea; tightness in neck, jaw, and chest; rapid heartbeat Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: these are the worst side effects i have ever experienced for a medication - they were actually frightening. imitrex is probably good for severe migraines, but the side effects for me were worse than the migraine and i'd rather just take excedrin and then sleep it off.
Migraines
by Reviewer89880
on May 21, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 61.0 Side effects: chest constriction initially. Now it just makes me drowsy from time to time. Time taken and dosage: 14 years Review: I'm a 61 year old male and have been suffering from Migraines since my early 20's. I've tried EVERY conceivable drug to try to prevent my migraines but have had no luck. I get daily migraines and use approximately one Imitrex per day and have done so for YEARS... I'm concerned about the numbers of Imitrex I'm consuming but it is the only thing that gets rid of my migraines once they start. I have been followed by a noted Neurologist for the past 15 years and we have tried literally everything including herbs and vitamins. Imitrex is a life saver but I'm concerned about the huge numbers of Imitrex that I consume. There is no literature reagding the long term effect of daily Imitrex ingestion. I guess I'm one of the guinea pigs....
Migraine
by Reviewer89881
on May 20, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Have been taking midrin for migraines for years.. about a month ago, got the worse migraine i've ever had! Midrin didn't help...suffered for 5 days before went to ER. Dr. gave me Imitrex, it worked like magic!!! It's expensive, so I only take it when midrin doesn't work.
migraines
by Reviewer89882
on May 4, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: nausea, and sore throat for about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes after taking the medication. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Suffered from migraines since I was in my early 20's. Doctor orginally prescribed Fiorinal which did not get rid of the migraines it just reduced the pain to a more tolerable level with the migraines lasting for two days. This is my miracle drug within 1/2 of taking 100 mg. pill I can get rid of the pain. I can put up with the nausea it is a lot less than what you experience with a full blown migraine.
Migraine
by Reviewer89883
on May 3, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Tingling, increased drowsiness, then i sleep through rest of migraine and wake up with none Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: ONLY drug that works. Once I start getting the headache, I've got about an hour to give myself the the injection before vomiting and nausea wont allow me to anything. I've had spinal taps before, my headaches are comparable to spainal taps and I'd rather have a bad spainal tap. I take Imitrex injections with daily 100mg Topamax by mouth for prevention.
migraine
by Reviewer89884
on April 20, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Mildy sore throat and sensitivity in my fingers. Time taken and dosage: Review:
Migraine HA
by Reviewer89885
on March 19, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 22.0 Side effects: somnolence Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: I'm in my 4th year (final year)of pre-med and have suffered from severe debilitating migraines since age 12. I have used this drug for 10 years and it is the best. I use the injectable which is superior in my opinion and works quickly. The tablets and nasal spray do not seem to work quickly enough. Works 80% of the time, and will give you the best results if you lay down with it. I take Depakote, Elavil and Trilafon for prevention. If Imitrex doesn't work I generally use Dilaudid & Phenergan in suppository form which enables me to sleep and if I'm lucky wake up without a headache. Overall Imitrex has been a lifesaver and has enabled me to lead a normal life.
migraine
by Reviewer89886
on March 7, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: I work out a lot. When I take the med, I feel like all the lactic acid has been released from my muscles. The muscles I have worked recently feel very fatigued. The first time it happened I described it as feeling like I was run over by a truck. Lasts about 1-2 hours. 2nd side affect is pressure/tenderness at the top of my nose by my eyes (sinus?) Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I was taking Fiorecet/Fiorinal. That was less effective. Imitrex works 98% of the time. Once in a while I have had to take 2. I take 100 mg tabs.
migraines
by Reviewer89887
on February 21, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: fatigue, dry mouth, must take extra dose ifheadache is not caught right away. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: Imitrex has worked well for me for about 6 years. I have suffered from migraines and had tried over the counter meds as well as Codeine and Vicodin over the years and the triptan drugs are the only meds that work. I am concerned about how much Imitrex I'm taking. I take 100mgs per episode and now I take up to 9 pills a month so my headache specialist has recommended that I try Topamax as a preventitive med along with Imitrex just incase of an isolated migraine. If you suffer from migraines, I highly recommend that you see a specialist and do try Imitrex!
chronic migraine
by Reviewer89888
on February 14, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Side effects were no different then my after-migraine symptoms. I will get a little queasy- but better than the sickness I have with migraine. I also have that hangover/fatigue feeling simular to the feeling after a migraine but without the awful 2 days in between the onset and hangover. Migraines used to run my life. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I consider imitrex a miracle drug for me. My migraines would last 3 days and totally disrupt my life. The drug usually takes 30-40min to take effect and I take it as soon as I notice the aura. It eliminates all of the visual, sound and smell disturbances and all of the pain. There is slight queasiness of the stomach for about a half hour as opposed the the hours of upset stomach without the drug. I still have the fatigue afterwards but I can at least function at some level and the next day I'm fine.
severe migraines
by Reviewer89889
on February 11, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Slight rapid heart beat, not bad. If taken on an empty stomach I will get unbelievably sick. Eat a couple of crackers first. Two injections cost me about $145 now. Don't know how long I can afford them. Time taken and dosage: 12 days Review: A friend's doctor stoped giving prescriptions to her, said she is too old to take it. She is 60.
Migranes
by Reviewer89890
on February 9, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: INCREASE of varicose veins...Valve damage?? Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: Works great and quickly on migranesI used 2 mg injection (1/3 of the recomended dosis ) it works in 5-10 minutes, in addition of Tylenol + caffeine 50 mg (jet tablets)
migraine headache
by Reviewer89891
on February 7, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: this medication decreases the amount of pain tremendously if taken in time.
Chronic Migraines
by Reviewer89892
on February 6, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: I get tingly nose when I take Imitrex. I also get sweaty and head is tender. 1/2 dose (50mg) is usually enough, although I'll take 100mg if I know its a doozy or if I know I NEED to have it gone and don't have time for a 2nd dose 2hrs later. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: Relief is usually anywhere from 20-40mins, quicker if I get a chance to lay down but with 2 young kids its tough! I occasionally have to take a 2nd pill/dose. Often I will have a reoccuring migraine 4-6hrs after my initial one has gone. I get about 10 migraines per month and I am often concerned about the long term effects of the drug. I'm at a loss however since nothing else will touch it to relieve the pain.
MIGRAINE
by Reviewer89893
on February 6, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: dizziness Time taken and dosage: 12 years Review: It works most of the time. Sometimes I need a second dose. I have taken it for over 12 years. However, it has many side-effects that make me worry. Has anyone read about the rat/cataract study with Imitrex? It was either on CNN Web site or in the Washington Post.
Cluster Headaches
by Reviewer89894
on February 5, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Slight/moderate increase in pulse rate. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: I was misdiagnosed as for several years -- was in remission for 10 years. The condition was properly identified when it returned 3 weeks ago. Treatment: short term prednisone and Imitrex (for onsets). I have had onsets 1x daily for the past 3 weeks. All but one were completely aborted within 10 minutes of taking 1 Imitex 100 mg tab immediately after
Migraines
by Reviewer89895
on January 31, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: Nausea and drowsiness for the first hour after taking the pill. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: Though it makes me feel sick, it is a lot better than 24 hrs of migraine. It has also been much more tolerable than other medications that I have tried.
migraine headaches
by Reviewer89896
on January 7, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Because my migraines are aggravated by weather I do not take Imitrex much in summer months. But when it is damp and cold, I take about 3 or more Imitrex (50 mg each) a month. Have not noticed side-affects. I take Topamax (75 mg) to help lessen intensity of migraines, which works; however, I am concerned about those side effects. Imitrex appears to be a lifesaver. Am hoping I am not surprised by problems later!
Migraine
by Reviewer89897
on January 3, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Usual for triptans Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Generic Imitrex: SUMINAT tablets and nasal spray.Not available in USA (thanks a lot, FDA!). Availble in India from Unimed since about 1996. Now availble online (US Congress: please keep it that way!)Comes in individual boxed, sealed blister pack(s).Just as effective! Cheaper! ($18 vs. $10/dose 100mg). Shop around, your price may vary.Don't let FDA fool you. Drugs from India are just as
migrane
by Reviewer89898
on December 28, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: It sucks didn't do a dam thing for my migrane. I demanded my dr. put me back on Fiorinal with Codeine at least that works.
migraines
by Reviewer89899
on December 28, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: I had a vaso-spasm heart attack in Nov. 2003 thirty five minutes after taking a 50mg. Imitrex. I was never a smoker, not overweight, did take BP meds but my pressure was controlled. Doctors had no problem prescribing Imitrex. Took it intermittently over a 10 year period. Then, suddenly, had a heart attack. Literature says it can do that but of course, you never think it will be you. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review:
Treat Headaches
by Reviewer89900
on December 23, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: I really seem to only be a bit tired. I do/did have tingling down my arms that seems to be sustained over several days. I don't know whether this is Imitrex-induced or some other problems with stress. Regardless, I have nearly 100 percent efficacy response once I take one tablet (or two after 2 hours) of 50 mg. Excellent drug and I'm not a drug user. I really hope in the future that I don't experience heart-related problems with it since cardiac arrest is prominent in my family history. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review:
migraine
by Reviewer89901
on December 20, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: extreme fatigue after taking it, almost as if I have the flu. Need to sleep is almost impossible to overcome. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review:
migraines
by Reviewer89902
on December 19, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: 45 minutes after taking Imitrex I suffered a heart attack. Since all other factors were eliminated, doctors feel Imitrex caused a piece of plack to dislodge and move to the Left Anterior Descending artery and cause a blockage. Had STENT placed. Very scary experience. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review:
Migraine Headaches
by Reviewer89903
on December 12, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Rapid heart palpitations, tingling throughout my body. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Imitrex is the only medication that has every taken my migraines away, and in the shortest amount of time. I take a pill (50mg), lay down, sometimes sleep and wake up and feel great! It's amazing to me how I can feel so much better within an hour.
migraines
by Reviewer89904
on November 23, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: faster heartbeat...breathlessness for an hr or 2.. Time taken and dosage: 49 days Review: 50mg worked fine me ..
cluster migraines
by Reviewer89905
on November 19, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: It was awful. My doctor had given me a sample of the 100 mg tablet . Within half an hour I began to feel really bad. I felt hot and flushed. I had nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. I felt generally lousy for about six hours. It did not even help the headache. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
migraine
by Reviewer89906
on November 17, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: No side effects Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: It works great, especially if taken on the onset of headache.
migtaines
by Reviewer89907
on October 30, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: loss of muscle strength wheb I have to take it often Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: 50 mg losing its affectneeding 2 doses often new rx is for 100 mg
Migraines
by Reviewer89908
on October 25, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Tightness in the chest and throat, also rapid heart beat sometimes feels irregular. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I won't give it a 5, because I really dislike the sideffects. I have migraines usually with vomiting, but the post nasal drip (the taste is god aweful and makes me gag) from the nasal verson is more taxing on my constitution than just my nausea alone. The 50mg tabs are good, but again the side effects are not easy to deal with while the migraine is slowly going away. I was taking midrin for the past 3 years and that was hit or miss, not with Imitrex though. Has worked every time I have taken it. Unfortunately, I get migraines almost every other day and my doc only allows me to use it 2 times a week, which I try to abide by and use benadryl and promethazine in large ammounts the rest of the week. Only sure fire for me is mag drip and DHE via IV, but usually only get that if a migraine lasts more than 24hrs at the same intensity (8+).
migraine headaches
by Reviewer89909
on October 24, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: no side effects Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: Worked very well, after several migraines with nausea and vomiting, if I take the medication at the onset then within an hour I either have no headache or the severity is lessened a great deal.
migraines
by Reviewer89910
on October 14, 2004
Sex:
Age: 57.0 Side effects: It has worked well for years - like a miracle. Now when I take it, I have concerns about my heart because of palpitations, etc. These sensations don't last long so I will still take Imitrex for migraines. Will also alert my doctor to the side effects I am experiencing. Fortunately I'm having much fewer headaches than ever before (an actual benefit of getting older?) Time taken and dosage: 14 years Review: CAFERGOT: very bad reaction when taken with Imitrex - thought my head was going to explode (and I'm used to severe migraines!).BIAXIN, an antibiotic: I had an allergic reaction (shallow breathing, rapid heartbeat) when taken with Imitrex. I always check for drug interactions now before I take anything, especially anything new.
GA
by Reviewer89911
on September 29, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: chest tightness Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: anyone who has suffered from migraines will think this drug a miracle. it works even after an attack has begun. especially if you have migraine with vomiting (can't hold down a painkiller), the nasal version is key.
Migraine
by Reviewer89912
on September 8, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review:
Migraines
by Reviewer89913
on September 8, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review:
migraines
by Reviewer89914
on September 6, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: flushing, nausea, vomiting, feeling like my heart is beating out my chest, blood pressure sky rocketed.. panic! Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: I thought I was going to die. Literally.. my heart felt like it was going to explode. And it made my head hurt more than before I took it. omg it was one of the worst experiences of my life!
Monthly migraines
by Reviewer89915
on September 3, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Imitrex did not alleviate my migraines at all
migraines
by Reviewer89916
on August 17, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 14 months Review: It's a godsend. I got my life back.
migraine headache
by Reviewer89917
on August 16, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: burning sensation. chest pains. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I administered this drug by self injection. I have no history of heart problems, and thought I was having a heart attack. The rush I felt was the scariest thing I have ever experienced. I would be very careful and make sure you can take this drug safely.
migraines
by Reviewer89918
on July 23, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: burning sensation in scalp after taking imitrex shot, tightness of breath, sleepiness Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I have tried Imitrex pill, nasal spray and the shot and they have all eventually lost their effectiveness, last time landing me in the ER
migraines
by Reviewer89919
on July 8, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: Tingling and flushing Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: One side of my face was red and tingled after taking the medicine until I ell asleep then I slept for an hour and woke up feeling great and without and side effects.
Migraines
by Reviewer89920
on June 21, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Nausea and extreme muscle weakness for several hours Time taken and dosage: 11 days Review:
Migraines
by Reviewer89921
on May 25, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Couldn't move, felt paralyzed. Terrible body aches in my arms, chest and neck. Felt super tired. Felt like I was glued to my bed and couldn't get up. HORRIBLE! Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I took one pill on 2 seperate occasions/days.
Migraines
by Reviewer89922
on May 13, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: First time I took it I felt short of breath, a little increase in my heart rate. Always sleepiness or at least a very relaxed feeling. I can lay down and go to sleep for 2-3 hours if I take a 50mg pill. If I take 25mg, with caffeine, it usually works to remove the headache and I can drive, go to work, and take more later if needed. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: I rely on this drug to manage my headaches. Thanks to health insurance.
epilepsy-caused headaches
by Reviewer89923
on April 12, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: made me feel all horribly nauseous and burning; triggered a seizure in which heart and lungs stopped functioning for over a minute. Increased the severity and number of seizures. Gave me a horrible rash all up and down one arm. Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: (Note - the headaches were NOT migraines. This probably made a big difference)
migraines
by Reviewer89924
on September 21, 2003
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: When I first started it, I used to get intense flushing. My ears would turn bright red! A little wooziness, tiredness. Those side effects wore off with time. Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: I'm afraid it is losing its effectiveness for me, after 7 years time.
migraine
by Reviewer89925
on August 19, 2003
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: my throat, neck and then arms go tight and ache like the flu. This lasts for about an hour or so. It hurts to chew food. My forehead feels tight - as if I have had botox injections. Next day I get muscle spasms in the side of my head. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: At last I have found something that stops the migraine - the side effects are still much better than the migraines I was getting at least twice a month.
migraines
by Reviewer89926
on June 25, 2003
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: I felt a feeling of blood rushing around my chest area. I also felt warm and tingly. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: It worked the first six months I took it, then it stopped working and I switched to Axert, which has so far worked every time. I have a migraine about 2 times a month.
migraine
by Reviewer89927
on March 15, 2003
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: This is fully nut every time i take Imitrex it causes my Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: This is the only triptan drug that works for me so well The others cause heart related side effects
migraines
by Reviewer89928
on October 29, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: slight warm feeling for a few seconds Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review:
migraine
by Reviewer89929
on September 12, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 65.0 Side effects: this is a follow-up "report:"I *think* Imitrex is causing heart symptoms: rapid heart beat, breathlessness at slight exertion -- but I'm not sure because I often take another med within a few hours if Imitrex doesn't work. Has anyone else experienced this with Imitrex? If so, feel free to contact me at my e-mail address. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review:
Severe Migrains
by Reviewer89930
on July 19, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Works wonderful as long as I take it at the very beginning of the migrain. I worry at times about the side effects and will hold off taking it. still works, just works faster if I take it at the start.
migraine
by Reviewer89931
on June 9, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 65.0 Side effects: sleepiness Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: When I started Imitrex tablets, 6 or 7 years ago, it worked perfectly every time. Now, it sometimes does not work, takes longer to work, or makes me very sleepy. If I rotate Imitrex, Maxalt and Zomig, this seems to be more effective.
migraine headaches
by Reviewer89932
on May 20, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: None. I was absolutely delighted to find I experienced NO problems with this drug. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: After being hypersensitive to so many medications, and having every horrid side effect imaginable, taking Imitrex was a happy surprise. I experienced no side effects, and it has always gotten rid of, or at least lessened the intensity of my migraines. I have found the key to relief is taking it as soon as I am sure it will be a persistent headache. Trying to tough it out and wait a few hours to see if I really really need meds is only prolongs the agony and the medication is slightly less effective.
Severe Migraines
by Reviewer89555
on December 31, 1969
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 50 mg 1X D Review: |
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