RELPAX Reviews (ELETRIPTAN HYDROBROMIDE)Average Rating: 4.2 (128 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare RELPAX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR RELPAX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Anemia induced migraine | I'm usually very sensitive to medication side effects, but I handled this surprisingly well. The only side effects I was that my one foot temporarily lost feeling. My doctor had warned me I might lose sensation in my hands or feet. | I LOVED this. This is the only prescription med I tried for my anemia induced migraine. I had a 12 day straight global migraine before I went to the neurologist. A few days after my appt I had another bad migraine start. I took the Relpax and within 30 minutes I was feeling so much better. | F | 30 | 1 times 1X AN | 12/3/2013 | 5 | Chronic Migraine | My muscles fatigue and the diuretic kicks my butt, but well worth it because this is the ONLY medication to help; every time! | LOVE! | F | 32 | 2 years 40 MG 1X AN | 11/13/2013 | 5 | Migraine | Relpax works 8/10 times for me. It usually makes me a little tired and disoriented, but that is MUCH better than having a migraine. It typically starts to work within 20 mins. | F | 21 | 2 years 20mg | 10/2/2013 | 1 | Chronic migraines | Tingling around jaw line, nausea, fatigue. Overall felt gross. Hot flashes. Would rather have the migraine | I really did not like relpax, although it did take the migraine away after about an hour the side effects were just too much. I would rather have continued to suffer with the migraine than have all these side effects. | F | 27 | 1 weeks 40 mg 1X day | 9/14/2013 | 4 | chronic migraines | chest tightness, pain in jaw and neck, sleepiness, feeling "out of it", burning sensation in head | took my migraine away within 1 hour. I was already 12 hours into this headache and nothing else worked. side effects are not pleasant, but more bearable than the migraine itself. I only take this if nothing else works, and I have to be at work or some other important function. | F | 31 | 40mg 1X AN | 9/4/2013 | 5 | Migrain | A mild chest pressure, thats it! | My migraines started when I was 24, then one year later I discovered Relpax, it saved me, because for that year nothing worked. Some times if I take the pill when the migrain is advanced, the pain will not go away, so I take 30mg of ketorolaco and if that doesnt work at night I take 2 tablets of Advil PM, the next day I feel like nothing happened even if the day before I suffered all the migrain terrible symptoms. | F | 33 | 8 years 40mg 1X day | 8/15/2013 | 5 | Chronic Migraines | Numbness in one arm. Slight dizziness. A small amount of confusion, and not being able to think clearly. BUT, this was minor compared to the benefit of pain relief from the headache. | I have had migraines since I was in my 20's. They have increased as I have been going through menopause and after have surgery for Chiari Malformation in Feb of 2012. In the last three years, as my hormones have been fluctuating, I was getting 4-5 intense migraines a week. Not sure if the root issue has been the hormones or the issue with the Chiari. I have tried everything from occipital nerve blocks, to facet ablations, to pain medications ... when finally a friend of mine who gets migraines recommended that I try Relpax. The first one I took, at 40 mg gave me some major side effects - like numbness going down one arm which ended me up in the ER to rule out stroke. My MRI showed all was fine. Although the headache was GONE within 30 minutes! This was a huge victory after struggling with intense headaches for a few years. So, I read on line to cut back the dosage. So, with the next migraine I had, I broke my pills in 1/2 and it worked wonderfully to get rid of my headache and to minimize the side effects. The only down side to this for chronic migraine sufferers is that I am only allowed by the doctor and insurance to get 9 pills in a 3 month period. This is somewhat discouraging when this medication works so well to get you back into the flow of life again! | F | 46 | 3 months 40 MG 1X day | 8/9/2013 | 5 | migranes | My arms can barely move very tired but its sooooo worth it when a migrane makes you nausous and can barely lift your head! I love Relpax its already changed my life. I have to admit im on a preventative also atenolol 50mg a day which also works great however those make me very sleepy but both much better than migranes!!! | F | 29 | 2 months 50mg? | 6/29/2013 | 5 | Migraines | None | I've suffered from migraines ever since my hysterectomy in 1987. I've tried everything. I've been on preventative meds and every migraine drug there is. Relpax is the only medicine that has worked for me. It's been like a miracle drug for me. Last year, my neurologist gave me a card from Pfizer that enables me to get my Relpax prescriptions for a $10 co-pay. It's been a life-saver for me. You can use this card whether you have insurance or not. It's called the "$10 Co-Pay Card." Call 1-800-422-5604 to get one. | F | 58 | 6 years 40mg 1X day | 6/2/2013 | 2 | Migraine | Muscle tightness in neck, shoulders, jaw, throat & back; extreme sleepiness; confusion/inability to put thoughts together | I was given samples of several migraine meds as interventions when I get migraines, thanks to a new dr taking my pain seriously. I was excited when relpax ended. My severe migraine in less than an hour, but noticed side effects skyrocketing as the migraine faded. My dr was so concerned by the sleepiness and confusion she crossed Triptans off the treatment list entirely. (also bad run to imitrex previously.) | F | 43 | 1 days 40 mg 1X day | 5/24/2013 | 4 | Migraine | Sore throat, scalp hurts, muscles feel like they have been worked out for hours. Very thirsty. This usually last a good 12 hours. | F | 40 | 2 years | 5/20/2013 | 5 | chronic migraine | None! | I've had migraines since elementary school, nothing has helped until I discovered Relpax 9 years ago. It helps my vomiting, nausea does not make me sleepy and is the only drug that I dont need to go to bed for it work. I get migraines with all the symptoms (vomiting, nausea, light/noise sensitivity) and nothing BUT Relpax works. My complaints? If I take the pill when the migraine is too advanced, I might throw that pill up and have to take another. Main complaint? I only get FOUR pills a month :( | F | 30 | 9 years 40 g 1X day | 4/12/2013 | 4 | Chronic migraines | I get sick in the stomach, horrible pain in my shoulders, chest and neck and drowsy. But it does take my headache away 99% of the time. And to be honest I would rather have those side effects than the migraine | F | 35 | 2 years 30 mg | 3/28/2013 | 3 | migraines | Tight throat and chest. Nausea. Achey knee joints. Takes hours to work. Adding in Zofran helps with nausea. Side effects severe enough to only take with my worst migraines. Makes it worse before it makes it better. | F | 33 | 3 months 40 mg | 1/15/2013 | 5 | Migraines | Extreme tiredness. I had tried both Imitrex and Frova before Relpax. Imitrex and Frova did not stop the migraine, and in most instances I couldn't even keep them down for 15 minutes before vomiting. Relpax has worked every single time, with no nausea. The only side effect is the extreme drowsiness. Within 20 minutes of taking it, I have no choice but to sleep. I could never take it at work or in public. However, it is 100% worth it. My insurance also covers 6 pills a month, but they aren't happy about it. I always have to argue with them about it. | M | 34 | 6 months 40 mg | 11/8/2012 | 4 | Migraine | Extreme pain and tightness in neck, throat, chest, etc. Makes you wonder if you are having a heart attack. Some numbness in face. In extreme cases, it radiates down to arms, back, etc. Can make me feel light-headed and out of it. | Despite the side effects within the first hour or so, it does get rid of the migraine. I think the trick for me is to recognize the migraine is coming and to take the medication sooner rather than later. It seems to minimize the side effects. | F | 49 | 3 years 40 mg 1X day | 10/23/2012 | 5 | Migraines | The side effect is No Pain...and it lasts longer than most triptans. I can actually have a life and think again. | Finally, a life saving drug for the hormonally challenged chronic migraineur...Better than Amerge. Unfortunately, the drug is not covered by my insurance...and it is SUPER Expensive without insurance. SIGH! | F | 54 | 40 1X day | 9/20/2012 | 5 | Frequent Migraines | Makes me a bit drowsy and takes a long time to work, about 2 hours for some reason. It gets rid of my migraine everytime though. Also leaves me a bit dehydrated so I just have to drink lots of water and I'm good! | F | 24 | 4 months 40mg | 9/13/2012 | 4 | Migraine | Chest tightness, throat tightness, sore mouth and throat, sore glands in neck, sore scalp when brushing hair. Rebound headaches, nausea, bad tummy | Although I get all these horrid side effects, the Relpax does get rid of the migraine after 1hr. I usually take it before bed so that I sleep through the worst of side effects - but always wake with a sore throat and sometimes sore all over like i am bruised. I can usually get away with taking it once - so much better to have effects for 1 day, than migraine for 3 days. This last time I had to take it twice and I have had a headache for 4 days now. | F | 37 | 4 months 40mg 1X day | 8/15/2012 | 5 | Migraines. | My midwife prescribed me Relpax when I was 17 & pregnant. It made me drowsy at first so I would take a nap, wake up, and my migraine would be gone. After taking it for years the side effect wore off. I have tried everything & this is the only thing that worked:) Also wanted to add took it through all three pregnancies and my kids are as healthy as can be. | F | 23 | 6 years 40MG | 8/12/2012 |