IMITREX Reviews (SUMATRIPTAN SUCCINATE)Average Rating: 3.6 (599 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare IMITREX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR IMITREX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | migraine headaches | None. I was absolutely delighted to find I experienced NO problems with this drug. | 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. | F | 46 | 4 years | 5/20/2002 | 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 | 5 | Severe Migrains | None | 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. | F | 48 | 2 years | 7/19/2002 | 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 | 5 | migraines | slight warm feeling for a few seconds | F | 62 | 6 years | 10/29/2002 | 4 | migraine | This is fully nut every time i take Imitrex it causes my | This is the only triptan drug that works for me so well The others cause heart related side effects | F | 27 | 3 years | 3/15/2003 | 2 | migraines | I felt a feeling of blood rushing around my chest area. I also felt warm and tingly. | 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. | F | 39 | 6 months | 6/25/2003 | 4 | migraine | 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. | 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. | F | 31 | 2 months | 8/19/2003 | 5 | migraines | 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. | I'm afraid it is losing its effectiveness for me, after 7 years time. | F | 49 | 7 years | 9/21/2003 | 1 | epilepsy-caused headaches | 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. | (Note - the headaches were NOT migraines. This probably made a big difference) | F | 26 | 1 times | 4/12/2004 | 5 | Migraines | 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. | I rely on this drug to manage my headaches. Thanks to health insurance. | F | 42 | 1.5 years | 5/13/2004 | 1 | Migraines | 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! | I took one pill on 2 seperate occasions/days. | F | 27 | 2 days | 5/25/2004 | 4 | Migraines | Nausea and extreme muscle weakness for several hours | F | 50 | 11 days | 6/21/2004 | 4 | migraines | Tingling and flushing | 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. | F | 20 | 1 days | 7/8/2004 | 2 | migraines | burning sensation in scalp after taking imitrex shot, tightness of breath, sleepiness | 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 | F | 19 | 4 years | 7/23/2004 | 1 | migraine headache | burning sensation. chest pains. | 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. | F | 39 | 1 days | 8/16/2004 | 4 | migraines | none | It's a godsend. I got my life back. | F | 46 | 14 months | 8/17/2004 | 2 | Monthly migraines | None | Imitrex did not alleviate my migraines at all | F | 35 | 3 months | 9/3/2004 | 1 | migraines | flushing, nausea, vomiting, feeling like my heart is beating out my chest, blood pressure sky rocketed.. panic! | 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! | F | 28 | 1 times | 9/6/2004 | 5 | Migraine | F | 31 | 2 years | 9/8/2004 |
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)