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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR IMITREX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 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 | No noticeable side effects except euphoria & relaxation when pain & nausea have gone. Nausea is the result of the Migraine & diminishes after Imitrex | M | 76 | 10 years 50mg 1X day | 7/6/2022 | 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 | 4 | Migraine headaches | A little tired and slowed down the next day. | 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. | F | 74 | 4 weeks | 11/9/2006 | 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 | 4 | Frequent, severe migraines | Shortness of breath, chest tightness, overall flu-like symptons...BUT relieves headache | I have been taking this for 50 yr. Very concerned about side effects, getting worse. Only med that helps my migraines. | F | 72 | 10 years 50-100 | 9/7/2016 | 4 | migraine | No side effects worked excellent. Only side effects were the emptying of the pocketbook. | Imitrex 25 worked within 1/2 hr. for years with no side effects Then I went to Generic Sumiptriptan (made in India) Much cheaper BUT last few time it didn't work very well, sometimes I had to take 3 or 4 times. I have to try Imitrex again.. | F | 71 | 10 years 25 4X AN | 4/9/2011 | 5 | hormonal migraines | No side effects at all - just took the pain away and made life worth living for me. Can't believe all these negative comments. | F | 70 | 20 years 50 mg 3X M | 3/23/2012 | 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 | 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 | 5 | Severe headaches, migraine & other | 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. | F | 68 | 3 years 50 1X day | 5/21/2010 | 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 | Severe migrane | Almost no side effects. Slightly lightheaded sometimes for the first 60 to 90 minutes. Relieves attack every time. Previous to this medication I was incapacitated approximately once a week for 12 to 15 hours with violent vomiting and severe unilateral head pain. I take approximately 500mg each week. | M | 67 | 10 years 100mg | 5/6/2014 | 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 | 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 | frequent headaches (migraine?) | 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. | Have been taking for maybe 10 years since I found out about them. | M | 65 | 8 years | 2/21/2008 | 5 | Migrane. | No side effects at all. | I have suffered from Migraines since the age of 18 & am currently 65 yrs. Typically I get attacks 2 - 4 times per week. Untreated they last 12 to 14 hrs. with violent vomiting & then dry heaves. Pounding spike in the left temple & extreme sensitivity to all stimuli. I tried Inderal (Propranolol) for over a year, hypnosis & chiropractor treatment with no effect on the rate or intensity of attacks. I used Ergotamine for 30 years to abort the attacks. If taken early, at the very first symptoms, it worked most of the time. I would be nauseous with head pain for a few hours, but the full attack would usually be aborted. I took Imitrex for the first time about 15 years ago. It worked the first time & every time since. I've only used the tablets - never the injection. No side effects whatsoever. Partial reduction of pain & other symptoms within 15 minutes & complete relief within 45 to 60 minutes. I've only had 2 full Migraine attacks in the past 15 years. Both times when I was exhausted & slept through the symptoms. Woke with the Migraine in full bloom & could not keep down the tablets. Imitrex has been the answer for me. | M | 65 | 15 years 100mg 4X W | 8/2/2011 | 4 | migraine | 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. | F | 65 | 6 years | 9/12/2002 | 4 | migraine | sleepiness | 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. | F | 65 | 6 years | 6/9/2002 | 3 | Chronic cervicogenic migraines | Aurobindo brand very effective - now Dr. Reddy brand works about half as well (slow to resolve migraine and sleepier) why did So. Cal Kaiser switch? | See above | F | 65 | 8 years 50 mg 4X W | 4/25/2021 |
IMITREX (SUMATRIPTAN SUCCINATE): Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Sumatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Sumatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks. FDA Approval Date: 1996-12-23 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)