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 |
| 1 | atypical migraines | first time taking imitrex. began to feel flushed about 10 minutes after taking imitrex, as though i had taken a niacin pill. within 20 min, my shoulders, neck, and jaw had locked up and it felt as though someone was standing on my throat. i thought i was having an anaphylactic shock situation, but manged to pull this site up and found others had had these same symptoms. this is the only thing that stopped me from going to the emergency room! | i'll never take this medication again. the next day i had broken blood vessels in my eyes, dark circles under my eyes, and very pale skin. | F | 39 | 1 days | 8/19/2007 | 2 | migraines | I was taking the Imitrex oral medicine and this makes me throw up within 1/2 hour of taking. At first I get all flushed and feel like I'm have a hot flash and then get dizzy and throw up. The inhaler is much better but the oral is awful. | F | 40 | 2 times | 8/14/2007 | 1 | Persistent migraine headache | Debilitating pain: head is on fire, prickling sensation, fatigue. | I took it this morning. In about 15 minutes it felt like someone was pooring redhot metal into the back of my head and sticking thousands of needles into it at the same time. Absolutely debilitating. Had to lie down immediately and could not lift my head off the pillow for a few hours. Then this horrible feeling wore off a bit - but the migraine headache did not go away. Now, about 9 hours later I am still experiencing a weird sensation on the back of my head. Never NEVER again. I am (other than an occasional migraine) a healthy 36 yr old, not taking ANY other medication, non-smoking, non-drinking. Please, beware. Migraine is a walk in the park after experiencing Imitrex. | F | 36 | 1 days | 8/14/2007 | 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 | 3 | Migraines | Chest pressure (fear of heart attack!), indigestion, sensitivity on skin. | Imitrex was better than suffering through a migraine - but it did scare me. I get 3-day migraines about 2-3x per month. I switched to AXERT and I am much happier! I don't have any side affects. I have taken this for about a year. The only drawback is that Axert is so expensive!! My insurance sets limits... But I would recommend it over Imitrex. | F | 40 | 1 years | 6/25/2007 | 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 | 3 | For migraines | Tightness in muscles of the neck and shoulders and nausea. | I started taking imitrex because midrin did not work anymore. I really liked midrin because I did not experience any side effects except for drowsiness. However, I had to change it out when my body became too accustomed to it and was just not responding. The first time I took imitrex I didn't feel the side effects. But the second time, the side effects made me worry and swore off it. Now I'm on zomig and the side effects are even worse. Maybe I need to get on a prophylaxis. | F | 2 months | 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 | 4 | migraines | Intense body tremors and shaking that last about an hour after taking the 100 mg pill. Also, complete lack of ability to focus on any task ahead of me. | Takes away my migraine quickly, so I can deal with side effects. I now can function in the real world without vomiting and passing out with migraine pain. Maxalt did nothing. | F | 22 | 3 months | 6/10/2007 | 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 | 4 | migraines | sleepyness | I take this and then I have to go to bed. Not lucid enough to funtion at all. It does get rid of the migraine though, so I think it's worth it. | F | 20 | 3 years | 6/4/2007 | 1 | migraines | I thought I was going to die. My chest got tight, I was extremely dizzy and my migraine got worse. I would no recommend this medication to anyone who wants to functions while taking a medication | F | 20 | | 6/4/2007 | 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 | 4 | MIGRAINE | I JUST STARTING IMITREX ABOUT 6MONTHS NOW. BEFORE I WOULD TAKE VICODIN,VALIUM, JUST TO PAST OUT BECAUSE MIGRAINE SO BAD. VICODIN STOP WORKING, BUT I HAD DEPENDENCY ON VICODIN. SO I HAD TO QUIT VICODIN. THEN DOCTORS PRESCRIBED IMITREX, WHICH WORKS SO GOOD, BUT THE SIDEEFFECTS NO FUN, BUT IT GOES AWAY WITH IN 30MIN. NAUSEAU IS MY BIG SIDEEFFECTS, I WOULD TAKE IMITREX IN FULL STOMACH, BECAUSE IT WOULD MAKE ME SICK IF I TAKE WITH EMPTY STOMACH, BUT I GET SO NAUSEAUS THAT I VOMIT EVERYTHING THAT I EAT, THEN AFTER THAT I FEEL LIKE NEW WOMAN... BUT WHAT SUCKS THE MOST, I WOULD MY IMITREX ANYWHERE, BUT I DO HAVE TO TAKE IT, I HAVE TO STAY IN MY CAR FOR AT LEAST 20 MIN. UNTIL THE NAUSEA AND DIZZINESS GOES AWAY...UNTIL THEY FIND A MED THAT HAS NO SIDEEFFECT (IMPOSSIBLE) I'LL STICK WITH IMITREX. ONE THING I WANTED TO SHARE IS, I SAW MY PRIMARY DR, HE ADVICE THAT I SHOULD STOP TAKING MY BIRHTCONTROL PILLS FOR A MONTH, SEE IF I STILL GET MIGRAINE, WHICH SOMETIMES MAKES A LOT OF SENSE..IF MIGRA | F | 33 | | 5/24/2007 | 1 | migraines | With in 5 minutes of taking the drug I had severe tachycardia/palpatations. I felt like my heart was going to burst out of my chest. | I've only tried this drug once and on the lowest dose. No one warned me of the possible side effects which is why I was so scared when I had the bad reaction. I won't try it again. | F | 25 | 1 days | 5/13/2007 |