There are 398 ratings for the drug: IMITREX in the Askapatient database.

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5	Migraines	Got a few white hair over the past year. Feels like head is burning while the reaction is in process(not that bad tho). The day after migraine, my skin feels kinda oily.	This medication is a gift from God. I have been having migraines since I was 8 years old, and no other medication worked on me. I went through Ibuprofen, I went through flexeril, and I went through naproxen, and many other medications. I didn't kno they were even Migraines until the past year or so. This medicine has changed my life. I can study, go to work, and do everything I wanted to do. Before this, when I got a headache, I used to lock myself in a dark, quiet room, and just stay there till I fell asleep, and the headache was gone. Any side-effect to this is 10000 times better than a migraine itself.	M	19	1 years 50 mg 1X D		8/20/2010
5	Migraines	At first, 18 years ago, I did experience a funny feeling in my head, like someone was squeezing it and a tightness in my chest.But that all went away after awhile. I have no side affects now and havent for many years.	Have had these migraines since I was around 10 years and I am 53 now. I took TONS of OTC drugs with no help and just suffered terribly. Ruined alot of days that should have been good. Then,eventually, imitrex came out and I still get alot of migraines, even now at 53, but imitrex allows my bad days to be to where I can function and for that I am ever so grateful. I wont go anywhere without my imitrex. Its next to my bed, in my purse etc. I just had an EKG done recently and my heart is good and I have not had any side affects of taking imitrex all these years. For those of us who suffer from this curse, we all do what we have too for relief and my relief comes from Imitrex. I can use half a pill at times, but when its a BAD one, I do have to take the whole 100 mg.	F	53	18 years 100mg 1X AN		8/18/2010 Email
5	Migraine	Sometimes feel drowsy.	Within 30-120 minutes of taking a tablet the migraine completely disappears.	F	46	10 years 50mg 1X AN		7/30/2010
5	Cluster Headache	Drowsiness, tingling sensation in hands and feet.	This medication literally saved my life. I get 1-2 clusters a year that last for about 2-2 1/2 months. I've tried many other medications and found it to work far better than any of the other triptans. Even the Imitrex pill forms. I can be in the throws of the worst migrane and inside of 5 minutes it is gone. Recently I have been using the generic and it seems to work just as well for me as the name brand. I STRONGLY recommend the injection to anyone that has the means or GOOD INSURANCE that will cover the expense. The stuff ain't cheap if you have to pay for it out of pocket. Don't suffer....look into these medications.	M	45	10 years 6 mg Injec 2X D		7/24/2010 Email
5	migraine headaches	The bridge of my nose and the back of my jaw gets numb. I get a bit of a "high" feeling and am very tired for about an hour after taking it. The great thing is that it works like a charm and cures the headache.	Wonderful drug. I had only had about 3 migraine headaches in my life up until about a year ago. Then, I started getting them regularly- about 2 or 3 times a week. The MRI came back normal. I was given medication to help prevent the headaches. Initially, it was nadolol, now it's gabapentin. I am down to about 1	M	43	6 months 50 mg 1X D		7/16/2010 Email
5	migraines		it was a great medication and should not have been taken off the market because the patent was expiring, Its replacement treximnet is very good, but very expensive!	F	64	10 years 40mg 1X D		7/10/2010 Email
5	Migraines	Sensitive to warm water or heat due to the vasoconstriction system wide, have to pee alot - I believe this is also due to the vasoconstriction.	They didn't know what my headaches were (after car accident) they gave me samples and I held out trying them for a long time due to the list of side-effects. After taking this the first time it was like a miracle cure! I could feel it working and taking away the migraine pain. I'm allergic to penicillian and sulfas, so I always worry about side effects, but this REALLY helped me live a more normal life. I don't go anywhere without having it with me because my migraines can hit at anytime.	F	38	8 years 50 1X AN		7/7/2010
5	migranes	fatigue and vagueness		F	59	25 1X AN		7/5/2010
5	Migraine headaches	Some drowsiness but not all the time. Sometime a tighting in my throat. Blurred vision.	Imitrex has been the answer to my migraines. I suffer from 3-4 debilitating migraines a month. If I take Imitrex as soon as I feel one coming on my symptoms are gone within the hour. I spent many years suffering and would not be caught without it.	F	40	6 years 100mg 1X AN		7/2/2010
5	Cluster Headache	Some drowsiness. Not a negative as the primary use is to have some pain free time to sleep.	The only consistantly effective treatment that I have had for Cluster Headache. As with some of the others here I do have some concern over the impact of long term use. Without this medicine I lived with no sleep, in extreme pain completely dependant on others. Even if it ends up having a signficant long term health impact, I would take it all over again.	M	27	18 months 1X D		5/25/2010
5	Migraine headaches	At most 15 minutes of needing to lye down. Most side effects don't always happen always. Once every seven times I bruised slightly in injected area but I don't think that's due to the medication but rather my application. Injectables seemed scary at first but it's completely worth the fast and complete relief of my migraines every time!	I've been diagnosed with migraines ever since I was 7 years old. They worsened with the onset of puberty aroud the age of 11. If you have migraines like I do you know how extremely unpleasant they are. I've tried daily preventative medications and also many as needed medications. When I started imitrex I was prescribed the pill form at 100mg and it worked everytime if I caught it before I started throwing up. there were still the times when my migraines were to the point of vomiting that even lasted 72 or so hours untreated because I couldn't hold down a pill. these migraines usually reaualted in hospital visits. For this reason I got prescribed the injectable version. I love it! Yeah it's aorta scary giving yourself a shot but this medication doesn't even look like a typical needle applicator. It's covered in a case that makes application easier. It is already prepotrioned so mo worries I'm measuring. The actual application takes maybe 10 seconds that includes the time to get it out and ready. It doesn't hurt like normal needles these ones are tiny!!!! And they are for the most part concealed so you don't have to see them. I inject I'm my arm I find it easier and way less painful than the other option of thigh. I could have the worst migraine Vomiting included and all I need to do is take this medicine and give it 5 minutes to kick in!!! Ten minutes later I feel 100% better!!! This is convenient when you're on the job or don't have the time for the pill to kick in 30 minutes	F	20	5 years Injectable 1X AN		5/23/2010
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 D		5/21/2010
5	Migraine headache	Just a bit light headed.	This is a MIRACLE drug!!!! I have experienced migraines since I was a teen and didn't I couldn't believe how well it worked. No drowsiness, just relief!!!! I started out with 25 mg., went to 50 and now 100, but sometimes I can cut one in half and it stilldoes the job. I am so thankful to have discovered this medication. It is my only relief. I don't have a migraine every month, but when I do, they usually last 2-3 days.	F	57	13 years 100 mg. 1X M		5/2/2010 Email
5	migraines	sore throat, sore body, feels like i fell down a hill!	Imitrex is the ONLY medication ive found to get rid of migraines. Ive suffered from migraines since i was a kid, and I'm 22 now. I take it as a last resort. it WILL NOT WORK if it's just a regular headache, must be a migraine!!! i found it only works effectively if you lay down and rest for at least 1/2 hour after you take it. If you take it and continue to be in a loud/hectic setting without resting, it will not be as effective. I get a few side effects, mainly soreness. My throat will hurt and my whole body feels as if i rolled down a hill! hahaha but that is nOTHING compared to the migraines I get. It has been a lifesaver for me. I don't care that it's like $18/pill, it makes me live a normal life.	F	22	6 years 100 mg 1X AN		4/20/2010
5	Cluster Headaches	The first few times experienced a tingling feeling all over my body, and felt as if I was being grabbed by the throat. However, I now only feel a brief tingling feeling and most times are able to return to normal activities within a few minutes.	As a cluster headache patient--misdiagnosed for over 12 years--I say God Bless sumatriptan injections. I've been getting cluster headaches since I was 19 or 20 years old serving in the US Army. Each cluster headache cycle comes back every 1.5 to 2 years like clockwork and they last from 3 to 6 weeks. I used to scream, cry, be in a total state of desperation, rolled on floor holding my head and back of my neck, take a fetal position in a hot shower while kicking and humming, jump to a cool pool after the hot shower and then go back to the shower...its not called suicide headaches for anything. I get 3 to 4 episodes a day during a cycle. My neurologist allows me to take up to 3 a day. I start counting in my mind as soon as I take the shot and sometimes I have not reached 60 and feel the cluster going away...sometimes I make it to 200 or 300...but I feel almost immediate relief. Against my neurologist indications I have frequently taken that extra shot when I have had 4-episodes days. The pain is just unbearable so I take my chances. In short, Imitrex and now the generic sumatriptan 6mg Statdose, have given my life back to me when I am in a cluster headache cycle. (only wish we could finally have a law to prohibit insurance companies to cover what they want to cover. Each 2-injection kit goes for around $200, and my insurance company only covers 4 a month (8 injections). The rest I have to pay from my pocket. The system is messed up when a doctor believes a patient needs X amoun	M	36	5 years 6mg inject 3X D		3/6/2010 Email
5	migraines	increased urination, metallic taste in mouth	Migraines began 4 months before (generic) Imitrex was prescribed and had progressed until nearly continuous. First dose was like pushing a reset button - I went from fetal tuck to dinner with the family in half an hour. After that initial migraine pattern, I've fallen into a more classic "couple times a month" pattern, and my response to the medication is always rapid and rejuvenating. I use all medicine including this one sparingly and only when I can't first fend off a migraine with bed rest and isolation. I had one migraine recently that three doses didn't fix (I ended up just riding that one out), and am hoping that's an anomaly. Because of a provider change I'll be trying Maxalt soon, but would consider switching back if Imitrex turns out to be more effective for me.	M	47	18 months 25 2X M		3/6/2010
5	Headaches every night	None	It's changed my life. They say you can't have a migraine every day and you can't split the pill in half. I don't know if my headaches are migraines or not, all I know is I wake up every single night, in the middle of the night, with a headache. Imitrex is the only medication that works. My insurance co refused to pay for taking it every night so I started cutting the pill in half and found that half the dose will work (you do what you have to do to live a halfway normal life.) I've tried almost every other remedy and medication that's out there including topomax, chiropractors, acupuncture, anti-depressants, and nothing but Imitrex has worked.	F	47	1 years 100 1X D		3/3/2010 Email
5	migraine	As the headache goes away, my scalp is tender.	Imitrex gave me my life back. I experience extreme anxiety with my migraines, which makes it hard to relax, and I'm sure that makes the pain worse. I have often been convinced I was minutes from death because the pain was so awful. I have several headaches a month and sometimes several in a week. I thank God for the researchers who discovered sumatriptan. I also thank God for Costco, who charges less for my entire prescription than my grocery pharmacy charges for a single pill.	F	50	8 years 100mg 1X AN		2/27/2010
5	migraine headaches	None	Imitrex has helped me more than any of the other migraine drugs I have tried.If I can take the medicine as soon as I feel a headache coming on I can usually get total relief within an hour.Sometimes I don't get it in time and then nothing helps. I have not had any side effects but I am always aware of the potential for it and try not to take too much of this or any medicine.	F	55	15 years 25 mg 1X M		2/11/2010
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
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
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 Email
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
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 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
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 Email
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
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 Email
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 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
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 Email
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 Email
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 Email
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 Email
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 Email
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 Email
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 Email
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 Email

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