There are 364 ratings for the drug: IMITREX in the Askapatient database.

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4	20+ years history of migraine	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.	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.	F	49	1 years		1/25/2010
5	migraines	nothing bothersome--a little sensitive to hot water, tired for a very short time	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!	F	37	4 years		1/15/2010
5	common migraine	Brief increase in pain, sleepiness, occasional bruise at site of injection	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.	F	65	6 years		1/13/2010
5	Migraines	Just a little nausea sometimes	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.	F	53			1/13/2010 Email
5	Onset of migraines	A little tired, but about 1 hour after taking I have a sudden absolute need to urinate. Is Imitrex a diuretic?	Love this med. I should have bought stock in the company. It's a life saver.	F	59	6 years		1/10/2010
5	Migraines	Sensitive fingertips, drowsiness, achiness	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.	F	48	18 years		12/29/2009
5	Migraines	No side effects.	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.	F	42	15 years		12/26/2009
3	migranes	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.	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.	F	37	6 months		12/22/2009 Email
4	chronic migraines	burning, nausea, tingling, dizziness	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.	M	26	8 years		12/21/2009
4	menstrual migranes	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.		F	39	5 months		12/19/2009
5	migraine	lightheadedness, sleepiness	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.	F	66	15 years		11/28/2009 Email
5	MIGRAINES	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.	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	M	50	10 months		11/27/2009 Email
5	Migraines	Bad taste in mouth/back of throat if using the nasal spray, but it works much faster than the pills.		F	33	7 years		11/17/2009
1	Migraines	Rapid heart rate...tightening of chest. Fear of heart attack. Throat felt strange. Not good!	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!!	F	43	2 months		11/13/2009
5	Migraines	Flushing (hot/cold/hot/cold), head tightness, tiredness	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.	F	37	16 years		11/8/2009
5	Migraines	A little light headed, tingly, slight tightness in chest	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.	F	25	3 years		10/26/2009
3	Cluster Headaches	Sometimes sleepiness, nausea, dizziness. Sometimes it worked great, sometimes not at all. Probably depending on the severity of migraine and when taken.	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.	F	62	6 weeks		10/19/2009 Email
5	Common Migraine	Tingly feeling all over, headache intensifies for a brief time before it gets better, sore throat, jittery.	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.	M	37	17 years		10/16/2009
4	Migraine headache for 15 years	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.	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.	F	60	15 years		10/13/2009 Email
1	migraine	dizziness	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	F	40	3 days		9/25/2009
3		Horrible horrible taste in mouth right after. Couldn't even swallow it was disgusting!	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!!	F	14	1 days		9/20/2009
4	migraine	tightness in neck and shoulders. welt at injection site.	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	F	33	5 days		8/31/2009 Email
1	migraine	heart palpitations, racing heart, agitated	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.	M	54	10 days		8/30/2009
4	rebound asprin headaches	Good at first, but now having a lot of nausea.	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.	F	68	8 years		8/28/2009
5	Migraine headaches	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.	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.	F	44	12 years		8/1/2009 Email
1	Chronic migarine	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.	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.	F	22	9 years		7/25/2009
4	Migraine	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.	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.	F	34	6 years		7/24/2009
5	migraines in head and abdomine	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.		F	33	8 years		7/6/2009 Email
1	I was injected once for migraine.	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.	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!	M	60	1 days		7/1/2009 Email
5	lifelong migraines	None after first few doses years ago (warmth around head and neck). New: sleepiness.	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!	M	68	15 years		6/23/2009
2	severe, painful visual migraines	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	i would not discourage others from trying it because it causes some people great relief, but it my case it was horrendous.	F	32	1 days		6/22/2009
5	migraines	I experienced all the weird ones: collarbone tightness, difficulty swallowing, achiness, swollen tongue, aphasia, clumsiness, feeling intoxicated . . .	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.	F	38	2 years		6/20/2009
3		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.	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.	F	33	2 years		6/17/2009
4	migraines	Tightness in chest/difficulty breathing, nausea, fatigue, felt a little "disconnected" from my body, slow reaction time	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.	F	25	2 years		6/16/2009
4	Daily migraines for 38 years	Very tired and sleepy, frequent urination.	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.	F	78	18 years		6/15/2009
5	Migraine headaches	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.	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.	F	25	7 years		6/11/2009
5	Severe Heaches	None	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!	M	48			6/3/2009
5	Cluster Headache	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.	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.	F	53	20 years		6/3/2009 Email
1	Cluster headaches/migraines	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.	It's just not natural or normal to treat your body this way. I would NOT receommend this to my worst enemy.	M	40	1 days		5/31/2009 Email
5	Cluster Headaches	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.	Imitrex injections are incredibly effective for me and as a cluster headache sufferer have changed my life.	M	47	3 years		5/27/2009
5	Migraines	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.	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.	F	39	15 years		5/10/2009
1	migraine doctor gave me this	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.	im scared to take it again.	F	27	1 days		5/5/2009 Email
4	Migraines	Tightness, tingling, burning, slightly uncomfortable, didn't want to eat	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.	F	27	3 weeks		5/4/2009
5	Migraine	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.	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.	F	31	1 years		4/8/2009
1	Migraines	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.	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.	F	49	6 years		3/29/2009
5	migraines	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.	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.	F	31	10 years		3/22/2009
1	strong headaches	I had an hallucination for the first time in my life. It was horrible.	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.	F	40	1 days		3/19/2009
4	Frequent migraines	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	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	F	44	10 years		3/18/2009
5	migraines	chest tightness, sensitivity to hot water, soreness (i felt like i had worked out every muscle in my body), trouble swallowing	the medicine is worth any of the side effects because it worked so well. i take 100mg	F	25	2 years		2/23/2009
5	migraines	none at all it just makes me dizzy but not for long.	Whoever invented this migraine reliever he was a blessing, this gets rid of my migraine within 20 minutes I love it.	M	40	4 years		2/23/2009 Email
1	Hormonal and chronic migraine	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!!	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!!!!	M	40	15 years		2/13/2009
5	migraine	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.	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.	F	53	5 years		2/9/2009 Email
5	Frequent migraines	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.	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.	M	69	10 years		2/8/2009 Email
4	frequent migraines	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.	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.	M	51	8 years		2/6/2009 Email
3	Migraine	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...	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?!	F	50			1/26/2009 Email
5	migraine-severe	rapid heartbeat- nervousness- anxiety- tingling hands -feet- swallowing problems ect.	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-	F	48	15 years		1/24/2009
1	my doctor had no Relpax sample	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.	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.	M	43	3 days		1/20/2009 Email
5	migraines	none	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.	F	31	7 years		1/16/2009
2	migraines	rebound headaches, was becoming manic, horrible anxiety.	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.	F	34	4 years		1/16/2009
3	Migraine	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.		F	37			1/6/2009
2	migraines	tight jaw and neck, heaviness in the shoulders, prickling sensation in the head	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..	M	32	2 months		12/23/2008
4	SEVERE MIGRAINS	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?		F	44	10 years		12/17/2008
1	migraines	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.	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.	F	44	1 months		12/16/2008 Email
5	migranes	A little tired and a weird heavy feeling.	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.	F	37	5 years		12/12/2008
5	migrane	Absolutely no side affects. The injection site becomes a little red but goes away within an hour.	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.	F	53	15 years		12/12/2008 Email
4	Migraine, hormonal	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!).	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...	M	22	3 months		12/9/2008
4	Migraine	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.	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.	F	26	2 years		12/5/2008
1	Severe Migraine	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	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.	F	22	1 days		11/29/2008
5	Super Migraine	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.	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	M	27	12 years		11/28/2008
5	Migraines	a "lifting sensation" as the medication kicks in, a need to urinate about an hour later.	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.	F	35	10 years		11/27/2008
5	migraines - 2-3 per week	Nothing significant. Slight drowsiness or "heaviness" in shoulders.	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.	M	46	12 years		11/27/2008
3	Severe Migraines	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.	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.	F	75	14 years		11/24/2008 Email
2	Severe migraines with aura	Heart racing, numbness or tingling on fingers, sense of anxiety.	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.	F	26	3 weeks		11/24/2008 Email
5	Severe migranes/hormonal migraines	Tingly, tightness, uncomfortable feeling in back of throat. Tired, overall uncomfortable feeling in body, sensitive to hot water.	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.	F	25	3 years		11/21/2008 Email
5	SEVERE MIGRAINES	NONE	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!	F	37	2 years		11/17/2008
4	Migranes/Severe Headaches	VERY sleepy. Couldn't even stand, let alone take care of my daughter.		F	23	1 years		11/15/2008
5	chronic daily migraines	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.	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.	F	39	2 years		11/14/2008
2	migraine	I took a sample 100mg dose and all hell broke loose. My heart fluttered, raced and thumped.Never did get rid of the migraine.	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?	M	49	1 days		11/6/2008
1	migraine without aura	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.	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.	M	56	4 months		11/4/2008
4	Severe Migraine	Very drowsy.	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.	F	36	15 years		11/3/2008
3	Cluster Headaches	Tightness in the neck, general "weird" feeling that can be tolerated. It started giving me nausea big time.	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.	F	47			10/30/2008
5	Migraine	Heartburn, hungover	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.	F	42	3 years		10/25/2008 Email
2	migraines	STIFF neck accompanied by stiff neck headache and rebound headaches galore		F	33	10 days		10/3/2008 Email
1	migraines	horrible taste in mouth	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!!!	F	39	3 months		10/1/2008
5	menstrual migraines	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.	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!	F	49	8 years		9/29/2008
5	Migrain	I don't have a side affect only relief	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.	F	73	10 years		9/19/2008
1	cluster headaches	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.	I was given Imitrex by my primary MD. I will not be taking again until my neurologist sees me.	F	43	1 days		9/14/2008
2	severe headaches	profuse sweating, nausea, chest tightness, chest heaviness, shortness of breath, arm tingling (basically, a heart attack)	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.	F	42	1 days		9/5/2008
3	Migraine	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.	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.	F	51	3 years		8/21/2008
4	Migraines	Tightness and pain in neck region	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.	F	33	3 months		8/6/2008
5	Migraines	Tightness in jaw and neck, warm sensation throughout body(mostly my face), sleepiness	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.	F	24	6 months		7/31/2008
4	increasingly debilitating migraines	Hangover feeling - puffy tingling fingers (like too much beer or shrimp) - fuzzy brain, thirsty, achy neck and shoulders.	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.	F	48	7 months		7/31/2008 Email
5	Migraines	Tingling, Fatigue, and if taken too often rebound headaches	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.	F	26	1 years		7/30/2008
5	Severe migraines	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.	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.	F	59	8 years		7/19/2008
5	migraines	initial uncomfortable rush with the injection, passes quickly and with the pills no side effects but they take longer to kick in	i got fast and effective relief with the injection form, the pills never worked quite as well for some reason	F	35	1 years		6/29/2008
5	migraines	none	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.	F	31	4 years		6/28/2008
4	severe migraines	Tightness in throat, sleepiness	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.	F	52	15 years		6/27/2008
5	Severe Migraines	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.	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.	F	26	2 years		6/20/2008
1	Migraines	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.	This drug is not safe. I am lucky to be alive after taking it.	F	29	6 months		6/16/2008
2	Cluster Headaches/Migranes	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.	My migrane was helped after a few hours, but I can barely stand up with out tripping.	F	23	1 days		6/12/2008

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Key to ratings: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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