| Key to ratings for imitrex: 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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| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 - 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 5 | migraine | 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. | 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. | F | 54 | 10 years | 5/31/2008 | 5 | Severe Migraines | Side effects of both 50-100mg. tabs. and inj. are fatigue and dry mouth. But, hey, so-o-o much better than debilitating migraine!! | 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! | F | 59 | 15 years | 4/29/2008 | 5 | severe migraines | 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! | 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. | F | 33 | 4 years | 4/26/2008 | 5 | Migraines | Next day my face and skin is very warm/hot. Thats the only side effect I have noticed. | 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. | M | 30 | 5 years | 4/21/2008 | 5 | migraines | very slight feeling of tightness in my neck, almost imperceptible | 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. | F | 48 | 8 years | 4/13/2008 | 5 | Migraines | 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. | 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. | F | 28 | 12 years | 4/5/2008 | 5 | severe headaches every morning | 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. | 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. | M | 53 | 15 years | 3/31/2008 | 5 | Horrible migraines | 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. | 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. | F | 19 | 3 days | 3/28/2008 | 5 | migraines | I have so many ailments connected with my migraines(nausea, dizziness, cluster aches) that I do not notice any side effects from Imitrex. | 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. | F | 39 | 1 years | 3/27/2008 | 5 | Migraines | Sore throat and kinda dizzy for a few minutes. | This really gets rid of my migraine. I take the 100mg tablets. | F | 26 | 1 years | 3/18/2008 | 5 | Migraine | I don't think there were any | 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. | M | 43 | 1 times | 3/13/2008 | 5 | migraines | 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. | 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! | F | 54 | 6 years | 2/26/2008 | 5 | Chronic migraine without aura | No side effects. None. Not ever. | 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. | M | 54 | 3 years | 2/25/2008 | 5 | migraine | muscle aches, tender skin | 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 | F | 45 | 4 years | 2/22/2008 | 5 | Migraines | tingling & warn sensation in my face, | 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. | F | 33 | 5 years | 2/22/2008 | 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 | chronic migraine | 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. | 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. | M | 50 | 1 months | 2/21/2008 | 5 | severe migraines | 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. | 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! | F | 44 | 15 years | 2/20/2008 | 5 | migraine | 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. | 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 | F | 25 | 2 months | 2/18/2008 | 5 | Migraine | 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. | 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. | F | 35 | 1 times | 2/16/2008 | 5 | migraines | 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. | 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. | F | 24 | 2 years | 2/15/2008 | 5 | Chronic (more than 10/mo) Migraines | *SLIGHT* side effects - warm/hot ears, slight chest tightening. | 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. | F | 26 | 1 years | 2/3/2008 | 5 | migraine | 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! | 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" | F | 28 | 2 months | 2/2/2008 | 5 | migraine headaches | Mild tingling in mouth and throat for about 2-3 hours after dose. | Side effects are worth it. This really knocks out my migraines. | F | 57 | 1 years | 1/13/2008 | 5 | Mirgaines and intense nausea | I felt no side effects, really | 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 | M | 15 | 1 years | 1/9/2008 | 5 | Migraines | Tightening of throat and sore throat, anxiety, heart slightly racing. | 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! | F | 40 | 12 years | 12/28/2007 | 5 | migraine | Warmth in chest and stomach, mild tingling in left arm. | 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?! | F | 50 | 5 years | 12/16/2007 | 5 | severe migraines | sore next day, tightness in throat, dry throat & mouth, heart racing | 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 | F | 32 | 1 years | 12/10/2007 | 5 | Migraine | 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. | 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. | F | 31 | 14 years | 11/24/2007 | 5 | migraines | 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 | 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. | F | 20 | 1 years | 11/10/2007 | 5 | Migrain | 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. | 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. | M | 35 | 8 years | 10/1/2007 | 5 | Migraines | 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. | 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. | M | 36 | 12 years | 9/30/2007 | 5 | Chronic Migraines | I use the injections and couldn't live without them. I feel good and slightly high after the headache breaks. | 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. | F | 52 | 10 years | 9/28/2007 | 5 | Migraine Headaches | 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. | 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. | F | 51 | 3 years | 9/28/2007 | 5 | CRONIC CLUSTER HEADACHES / ATTACKS | 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. | 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. | M | 58 | 2 days | 9/21/2007 | 5 | Migraines | Slight sore throat, leg muscle soreness. Lasts an hour or so. | 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. | F | 50 | 5 years | 9/19/2007 | 5 | Migraines | 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! | 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!!! | F | 26 | 5 years | 9/17/2007 | 5 | Migraine | 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. | F | 22 | 2 months | 8/27/2007 | 5 | migraine | 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 | 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? | M | 47 | 10 years | 8/21/2007 | 5 | Migraines | 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 . | 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. | F | 58 | 10 years | 7/31/2007 | 5 | Migraine Headaches | cramping of muscles, tightness in chest | 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? | M | 38 | 5 years | 7/19/2007 | 5 | Migraine | Sleepiness, mild anxiety, occasional increase in pain before relief. Relieves 99% of my migraines with far less side effects than Maxalt. | 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. | M | 40 | 20 years | 7/15/2007 | 5 | Migraine, 6-8 a month | 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. | 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. | F | 43 | 4 years | 6/24/2007 | 5 | migraines since age 13 | Joint pain, that's it. | It's a godsend for me. I would me 72 hrs non-stop pain, throwing up, not able to function at all. | F | 54 | 9 years | 6/19/2007 | 5 | Migraines | Sometimes a little nausea with a large dose | 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. | F | 50 | 12 years | 6/18/2007 | 5 | Cluster Classic Migraine Headache | 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) | I love this medication, it has made my pain tolerable. I just wish the price was about 2 bucks a pill instead of 25 | M | 51 | 14 years | 6/17/2007 | 5 | Migraines - often | 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. | 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. | F | 29 | 7 years | 6/6/2007 | 5 | Migraine | 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. | F | 58 | 2 days | 6/3/2007 | 5 | Migraines | Tightness in neck,jaw, shouldersmupon onset of taking medication. | 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. | F | 42 | 6 years | 6/1/2007 | 5 | MIGRAINES | Minor tightness in throat and minor overall soreness and tingling on entire body. Side effects are no where near as bad as the migraine. | 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. | F | 29 | 2 years | 5/5/2007 | 5 | migrains | 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 | 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!!! | F | 24 | 4 days | 4/11/2007 | 5 | migraines | tingling, slightly flushed, tired | 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!!!!!! | F | 49 | 12 days | 3/7/2007 | 5 | daily migraines | 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! | I do take nortriptiline(20mg) at night to help with the chronic pain, and it has cut down on the amount of Imitrex needed. | F | 49 | 6 years | 2/28/2007 | 5 | Cluster Monsters | 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 =) | 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+++++ | M | 28 | 1 years | 12/28/2006 | 5 | cluster headaches | hot flashes tightness in chest and stiffness in my jaw from 5mg injections | 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. | M | 27 | 4 years | 12/10/2006 | 5 | migraines | Flushing, tingling, warming. | 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! | F | 47 | 15 years | 12/10/2006 | 5 | migraines | None. | 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. | F | 29 | 5 years | 12/8/2006 | 5 | Migraines | Slight injection pain. Slight dizziness | 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. | M | 33 | 1 days | 12/5/2006 | 5 | migraines | 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. | F | 46 | 10 years | 10/30/2006 | 5 | Migraines | 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. | 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. | F | 55 | 10 years | 10/15/2006 | 5 | M | 55 | 12 years | 8/29/2006 | 5 | Migranes | 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. | Works great | M | 43 | 10 years | 8/17/2006 |
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