IMITREX Reviews (SUMATRIPTAN SUCCINATE)Average Rating: 3.6 (599 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare IMITREX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR IMITREX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Migrain | I don't have a side affect only relief | I have been taking Imitrex for about 10 years,mine would move from one side to the other,4 days of each. The Dr. said I have sinus allergies that triger the migrains, but I think they are hereditary, my mother had them, also my brother, and my oldest son, and a granddaughter. I am so thankful someone discovered Imitrex. | F | 73 | 10 years | 9/19/2008 | 1 | cluster headaches | shortly after taking 1 100mg tablet I experienced crushing chest pain, chest wall tightness radiating to my shoulders and jaw. I had nausea and sweating as well as a sore throat. I was sicker than the actual headache. | I was given Imitrex by my primary MD. I will not be taking again until my neurologist sees me. | F | 43 | 1 days | 9/14/2008 | 2 | severe headaches | profuse sweating, nausea, chest tightness, chest heaviness, shortness of breath, arm tingling (basically, a heart attack) | I just had a 5 day hospital stay for "severe adverse reaction" to Imitrex. It was the first and last time I will ever take it. 100mg. I am allergic to sulfa drugs, and I just found out that some who are allergic to sulfa are also allergic to Imitrex. | F | 42 | 1 days | 9/5/2008 | 3 | Migraine | With 100mg pills tightness in chest and neck for 45 minutes then relief. With injection, sometimes no reaction, sometimes pain immediately intensifies for 20 minutes, then feel relief. | Although I get relief, I do not like either the pills or injectable. I prefer the injectable, but hate that sometimes my head feels like it's going to explode after injecting it. I lay down for 20-30 minutes, and then feel human again. I use to get several migraines a month and have figured out what most of my migraine triggers are, food preservatives/additives, toxic chemicals like household cleaning products, paint, gasoline, etc, also purfume/air fresheners, cheese, vinegar, onions,spicy spices, alcohol (any), and soybeans. In the last 8 months I've only had 3 migraines due to avoiding things that cause them. It took a long time to figure it out, and did it through a process of elimination. | F | 51 | 3 years | 8/21/2008 | 4 | Migraines | Tightness and pain in neck region | I switched from Relpax to Imitrex about 3 months ago - due to having the same symptoms on Relpax. I believe that the Imitrex takes longer to work and is only effective 75% of the time for me. Could be because sometimes I wait too long to take it. The Relpax seemed to work quicker but did make me more lethargic shortly after taking it. I take the 100mg tablets. I have suffered from migraines for about 20 years - and they are becoming worse. | F | 33 | 3 months | 8/6/2008 | 5 | Migraines | Tightness in jaw and neck, warm sensation throughout body(mostly my face), sleepiness | Works so great! I would take the side effects any day to an actual migraine. It usually takes about 20-30 minutes and works the same if I take it at onset or during. Switched from Zomig because the side effects were too much like an allergic reaction. | F | 24 | 6 months | 7/31/2008 | 4 | increasingly debilitating migraines | Hangover feeling - puffy tingling fingers (like too much beer or shrimp) - fuzzy brain, thirsty, achy neck and shoulders. | I always debate whether or not to take it; have to decide if the oncoming headache or the side effects will be best at the time. With a completely debilitating migraine that I let go too long, I got my first shot of Imitrex - a little sleep and I was human again. Now I use the pills. | F | 48 | 7 months | 7/31/2008 | 5 | Migraines | Tingling, Fatigue, and if taken too often rebound headaches | my biggest complaint with Imitrex is that it makes my skin hypersensitive. Sometimes after taking it, I can also sleep for upwards of three to four hours...it leaves me exhausted, but migraine free. | F | 26 | 1 years | 7/30/2008 | 5 | Severe migraines | Relief from debilitating migraine pain. Best side effect ever. There does seem to be a momentary warm "washing" feeling the moment the pill takes affect, but it's not a bad feeling. | This is my miracle drug. I want to find the researcher that discovered this and bow down and kiss their feet. My migraines would last anywhere from 4 to 10 days and were so severe, the ends of my hair would shoot bolts of pain through me if touched. The longer I'm on it, the less often and less severe my migraines are. The wonderful part of this medicine is that it's not only non-habit-forming, my body never gets used to it so I never have to increase my dosage, and I only have to take it when I have a migraine or feel one coming on. I've been taking the Imitrex tablets now for 8 years. I've had migraines for 51 years. Too bad there wasn't something for migraines before. | F | 59 | 8 years | 7/19/2008 | 5 | migraines | initial uncomfortable rush with the injection, passes quickly and with the pills no side effects but they take longer to kick in | i got fast and effective relief with the injection form, the pills never worked quite as well for some reason | F | 35 | 1 years | 6/29/2008 | 5 | migraines | none | This drug has been nothing short of a godsend for me. I never, ever leave my home without it. However, I've tried to limit my usage of it, after reading about the side effects others have experienced. That said, after 4 years on 25mg, I did have to up the dosage recently, to 50mg. For those who suffer debilitating migraines, this drug is truly heaven-sent. | F | 31 | 4 years | 6/28/2008 | 4 | severe migraines | Tightness in throat, sleepiness | I started taking this drug the minute it became available to me in 1993(injectable form). It saved my life, allowed me to be a Mom and have a career. After years of migraines, they have slowed significantly with menopause, which is good, since you aren't supposed to take it post menopause. I had to use injectable form for years because of nausea, but most recently had taken tables. | F | 52 | 15 years | 6/27/2008 | 5 | Severe Migraines | Imitrex makes me feel a little strange shortly after taking it. Sometimes I like to take a breif nap to sleep through the fuzzy feeling. I also noticed that taking a hot shower soon after the imitrex pill makes the water feel like needles on my skin. Oh ya, it makes me have to go pee like every 10 minutes. | LIFE SAVER!! I have been on several daily medications to prevent migraines and several on the spot pills like imitrex (including frova for menstrual migraines which did nothing). Imitrex works great. Sometimes for terrible migraines I will take one pill and a second a few hours later. | F | 26 | 2 years | 6/20/2008 | 1 | Migraines | Imitrex put me in the hospital. I had no previous heart issues. Once it gave me severe chest pains, another fluttering of the heart, so I informed my doctor who told me to half the dose. I did so. I experienced a serious heart issue which caused me to faint. I injured myself pretty bad... lacerations to the face, head, black eye, and split lip. The cardiology team believes my heart stopped pumping blood momentarily. | This drug is not safe. I am lucky to be alive after taking it. | F | 29 | 6 months | 6/16/2008 | 2 | Cluster Headaches/Migranes | Loss of balance, slow moving--drugged out feeling like I had taken a bunch of Vicodin. Chest pain and burning... That was immediate but got better as the drugged out feeling took over. | My migrane was helped after a few hours, but I can barely stand up with out tripping. | F | 23 | 1 days | 6/12/2008 | 4 | sever migraines | tingling in the mouth and throat | God bless the makers of Imitrex..before the creation of this there was NOTHING that helped me. I might have to repeat it every four hours BUT it does give me amazing help! Sometimes it does not completely wipe out the headache but it makes it so I can stand it...often it will wipe out the pain for 4 hours..I may need it every 4 hours for three days, but it is WELL worth it. I am now taking Topomax as well. I have had severe chronic migraines for over half of my life. This drug is such a blessing | F | 51 | 10 years | 6/7/2008 | 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 | 4 | Recurring Migraines | Started w/ Esophygal spasms. Now have muscle weakness & pain. | It gets rid of the migraine, but gives me severe indigestion. The more I use it, the more muscle pain I seem to have. Especially if I need a second dose (100 mg tablets), my feet ache, calves and knees get involved. Some days can't walk without limping for hours, but the migraine does stop. It tends to come back in 24-30 hours and does the same over about 3-3 1/2 days. | F | 45 | 3 years | 5/27/2008 | 4 | Migrane | I have taken this medication 4 times, and the side effects lesened with time. The first time, however, was horrible: It felt like someone spread wasabi in between the skin and muscle on my face and down my throat. It hurt to smile and swallow, so I drooled with a dumb look on my face for an hour or so. I did try the medication a second time when I was stuck for a solution (weekend migrane & didn't feel like going to the ER) and the side effects were similar but MUCH lower in severity. | It is OK - I honestly much prefer the 3 drug butalbital cocktail that is falling out of favor due to it's addictive properties, but this is an OK substitute. It does get rid of the migrane, and I am back to normal within anhour or two. | F | 29 | 2 months | 5/23/2008 | 2 | Migraine | Feeling very hot, nausea and vomiting, sleepiness. | I started on the 50mg sample tablets that my DR. gave me 2 years ago. It was a miracle drug. Headache was gone within 30 minutes, maybe a bit sleepy for a while. My prescription is for the 100mg tablets. Both times I've taken it, the headache disappears very quickly, but then I become VERY nauseous. The first time (last month) I felt very hot and nauseous. I actually thought I had a virus since the headache never went away. Yesterday I tried again with a 100mg tablet. The headache went away quickly, but the nausea and vomiting was unbearable. I will ask my DR. for a smaller dose or something else. | F | 38 | 2 years | 5/11/2008 |