Emgality User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Disap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I took my first dose of Emgality almost three weeks ago and have been miserable since day 5. Have experienced daily headaches, nausea, some days with diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, and constant stomach upset. My stomach burns all the time and have pain on upper left side of abdomen. I was really hoping this would work for me since so many oral medications have not. Can't wait for this to be out of my system so I can go back to just dealing with migraines and not all these other horrible side effects. The preventatives I'm currently taking were working better without Emgality. Was just hoping to not have to keep taking those because of the bad long term effects. Have to keep trying to find something that will work and glad that it does work for those of you that it is helping."

• Saints...
• July 15, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Worst medicine ever. This injection has made my migraines worse. It has given me serious heart palpitations and only increased my migraines even more. This medicine has really ruined my life and I will be pleased when it is out of my system"

• NDano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Life changing! I have suffered from migraines since 12 years old, now 45 and they have been terrible. I ended up in the ER in August. I cried to my neurologist that I couldn’t take it anymore. I have a husband, 2 kids and a job and I was so sick of feeling like garbage everyday. She gave me my loading doses that day and two shots to take home. I am on the 2nd month and I can’t tell you how awesome I feel!! Everyone around me is noticing how I don’t complain of migraines anymore. I get slight headaches but not bad at all. I feel like I have my life back!!"

• Patty
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I had a terrible experience with Emgality . The first month was good lowered my migraines and few side effects. Second month was horrific! Right after second dose (1/2 hour) it was like a wave of pain overcame me. I had a 8 day migraine with high pain throughout. Then other side effects kicked in like stomach aches and nausea, shooting burning pain throughout my body. A confused & fatigued state, I had to deal with for approximately a month. I will not do the injections again."

• CaliS...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2022

For Migraine Prevention "I have never submitted a drug review online. In November of 2020 I took two injections of Emgality for chronic migraine that I've suffered with for over 8 years. The past three months have been very difficult for me and the only new thing I've done was taken the injection. My symptoms started a few days after Emgality. I am not anti-science, or conspiratorial. I work in biotech and am pro science and pro vaccine. The past few months I've had horrible vertigo, panic attacks, depression and anxiety. The constant dizziness and panic was COMPLETELY new for me. I'm missing work and my relationships are suffering. I'm seeing a new neuro and was put on some different drugs for migraine/ now vestibular migraine that are supposed to target these specific symptoms. I'm praying that as this drug clears out so will my new disabling symptoms. More research needs to be done about this new class of drugs."

• Anne
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2023

For Cluster Headaches "Horrible! Injection hurt very much. Within 20 minutes I was feeling dizzy and nauseous. My feet and knees were swollen and I had shallow breathing. Had my daughter take pictures to show my doctor. Went to urgent care. The doctor agreed I had a bad reaction. Today I woke up with a sore throat and headache. Taking Zyrtec that the doctor prescribed and pain meds. Activated my chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and Trigeminal nerve. Now I have 28 more days of this drug in my system. Can’t wait to see what else happens."

• Steph...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I have migraine induced seizures that begin with aura vision. I did not read the reviews prior to taking the dual injections. When the injections happened, it felt like hot lava going into my veins for a good 30 minutes. My doctor stated that the ONLY side effect was possible constipation and that the injections might be a little uncomfortable. I have had itchy skin, my fingers swelled up that I could not wear my ring, abdominal pain along with kidney pain, I thought I had a UTI, I had hot flashes (I made it through menopause without hot flashes), nausea, extremely tired, and the panic attacks were out of this world. I will say though, I have not had one migraine since taking the two injections. However, the side effects outweigh the migraines though. I did not take a second round of injections and had my first migraine within 5 days without an injection. You have to weigh your options."

• Gmom
• August 24, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "Suffered migraines for years, used naratriptan, but didn’t like the side effects. Migraines increased to about 15 a month. Dr recommended emgality. Using it for 8 months now. Injection can burn a bit but worth it. Down to maybe 1 headache a month and not a painful one. Side effects, I do get mild constipation with some weird mild pains not usual pains I would get if I were constipated and not on this medication. I have a couple of other side effects but since this is all happening in the middle of COVID 19 it could just be the stress of that. I have some hair loss, I am female. And maybe some depression and moodiness. However , it is a life saver if you suffer and worth trying."

• Cjano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I ended up in urgent care because I was worried about throat and tongue and face swelling and breathing, just days after receiving the first shots. Later the same week I ended up in the ER I felt so sick as if having a stroke. My legs are heavy and dead from the knees down and it's hard to walk. I am shaking and experience rapid heart beat and throat feels like have been hit with a brick. I would give anything to get this drug out of my system. Horrific side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 18, 2022

For Migraine Prevention "It's been very interesting to read everyone else's experiences with Emgality. I too found it helped with my migraines but unfortunately, I also developed unexpected side effects. Fortunately, I accidentally came across a medical study that explained what I was experiencing so I could take it to my neurologist. I developed increasing tingling in my hands and feet which were also relentlessly cold, even when it was hot out. And my fingernails changed. Turns out, CGRP antagonists 'may lead to exacerbation of microvascular disease in susceptible patients, such as patients with Raynaud phenomenon (RP).' (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33871613/) So I'm off it, though my neurologist wanted me to continue with another Rx to dilate my blood vessels. Having read the other reviews here, I realize the Emgality was also probably responsible for my difficulty finding words and possibly for my achiness at night. It's long past time Lilly updated its side effects list!"

• NICOL...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 2, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I've had migraines since I was 15. I'm 46, a teacher, a mother of 2 kids under 12. There was a point in my life when I had more days with a headache than without. Sometimes, I'd lose vision in my peripheral and feel numb down the side of my face. I'd be nauseous. Light would cause great pain. I was on drugs and vitamins to prevent. I tracked my diet and made changes. I had three levels of migraine meds with the last two being so strong I hated taking them. This was my life. Then my doctor suggested emgality. I've taken it now for 8 months. Not one migraine. I do notice that about 1 week before I need the shot I have a dull, annoying headache every day. Light sensitive sometimes then. No other symptoms. I've talked to my doctor about stopping my other meds. Gabapentin and Topiramate. It is wonderful for me. I'm so sorry for the others this didn't work on, but I think it's worth a try. I wish I'd been able to stop them years ago."

• Freddy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I hesitated taking this medication but the persistent pain and suffering caused by my left-sided trigeminal migraine left me no choice, as all other treatments (dozens) didn’t work. It’s been 2 weeks now, and no migraines. I would like to mention a notable point, that all symptoms related to my migraine-stiff neck, stiff jaw, taste of metal, phantom smells, feeling of irritated trigeminal nerve to the touch, sensitive vision, anxiety and difficulties with speech ( I want to say a word, but another one comes out, or visualizing a word but being unable to vocalize It)- those symptoms still persist. I am so thankful the pain seems to be gone, and any symptoms stated above are quite manageable. I wonder if anyone else is experiencing similar results?"

• Alisha
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 24, 2020

For Cluster Headaches "I've had been having cluster headaches for 15 years with episodes getting closer and closer together. I am now a year free of them and I am nothing but grateful for Emgality. I take three 100mg shots a month and it is a total Godsend."

• brown...
• August 9, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I've had 15 days a month of migraines for 20 years and my doc recommended this after my insurance hiked up the price of my slightly effective Botox. To date I've taken the loading does and then three more injections after that, so I've been on a little over three months. I can say that my 15 days a month has now dropped to 1. And that 1 only lasts a few hours then I'm back to feeling good. The not so good? My normal blood pressure is now 160/90 and I'm constipated. Then there's the terrible anxiety. I've noticed for a week -10 days after I inject the shot I'm unbelievably nervous, anxious and can barely hold a thought. Normally I'm super laid back and stressful work situations don't bother me. Now I feel like I'm going to explode from the anxiousness. So after learning how to live and work with chronic migraines those are almost gone but now I have to deal with crippling anxiety? Again, from a person who NEVER stresses or worries about things and can handle huge work loads?"

• Mom
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "Started with loading dose July 13. Have had more migraines while on this than before, 13 per month , previously 9. I do believe it caused feelings of intense sadness, and had a bad spell this week of chest heaviness and difficult to take a breath. Lasted about 5 minutes, then left almost as suddenly as it came. Also had all over trembling. So I took the injections for 3 months, but will not be taking any more. Mostly because it has not been effective for me."

• Batty
• January 30, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "Due to developing severe bleeding duodenal ulcers from years of overuse of NSAIDS. I was put on Emgality. First of all, when a nurse tells you an injection will hurt, she means business. It was the most painful injection I have ever had. I have done 2 full months (3 injections total). The first two weeks after my first loading dose, I did notice a decline in headaches and I was hopeful! But, a week into month 2, it got icky. I’ve gained 15 pounds in 2 months. I’m sweating profusely. My anxiety is heightened. My irritability and lack of patience has snowballed. The fatigue is no joke, I’m going to bed at 7:30 pm (I’m in my 30’s). I have also developed severe, blinding breast pain and my hormones are completely out of whack. I canceled my appointment for my next dose and was heartbroken to hear it takes 5-6 months for it to leave my system. It’s awful. Also, my decline in migraines stopped in the second month."

• Sec
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "My neurologist told me that the only side effect of Emgality was constipation and some weight gain. When I was having other symptoms, I started researching and finally found the reviews on this site. My first two injections were in March 2023. I am shocked that the many other common symptoms are not being shared with patients, before starting this medication. I have been suffering from daily migraines for years. The first notable symptom after the injections was joint pain. My shoulders were so painful and I kept wondering what I had done to have caused this. I was also fatigued and had generalized joint pain. I have IBS so now I am having 6-7 constipated stools a day. I have had weight gain in my abdominal area, which is above the waist, since starting Emgality. My migraines have continued on a daily basis, but several with auras that I have not had for years. I now am having flu symptoms, so decided not to get the next injection."

• Skept...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 19, 2022

For Migraine Prevention "I took emgality for 18 months and only had a couple migraines, down from 10-15/month. Wonderful news right!? We'll not so fast, what they don’t tell you is there are reports of GCRP inhibitors causing severe, crippling joint pain. I began having random migratory pain in July 2022. I did not connect this to Emgality bc I had been taking it as long as I had with no side effects. After my August injection I was nearly bedridden for several days. I still hadn’t connected this to emgality and my PCP referred me to a rheumatologist. The rheum decided though my blood work was fine I had non typical, seronegative RA and wanted to put me on methotrexate. After researching this drug something clicked and I looked for Emgality user reviews and I found hundreds of people complaining about severe crippling joint pain. And this stays in your system for more than 5 months! I’m miserable and wish I’d never heard of Emgality, I just pray this pain stops after my 5 months are up."

• Gah
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Before Emgality- I was having some daily headaches and all of a sudden vertigo and tingling. My brain MRI was negative so my neuro prescribed Emgality and tingling has increased tremendously to the point where I am now getting tested for MS. I’m also experiencing tinnitus since yesterday and that was a new symptom. I feel helpless."

• Debate
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 6, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I've had severe debilitating migraines for 20+ yrs. I took the loading dose of Emgality at the beginning of October 2019. Not one single migraine for 27 days! My mood also improved along with my energy, complexion and even my sex drive. However, 2 weeks after injection I started having some cramps and severe bloating. Then my period came about a week early. Also, on day 28 I had a severe migraine. Took imitrex and ibuprofen (like I did before starting shots) and the migraine let up but didn't go away for another day (not the usual for me). I also started to have horrible thoughts and bouts of crying. I've had heart palpitations but I've had these for years and not sure if these are from Emgality or if the shot is worsening symptoms. Will be trying a second dose this Friday. I thought maybe the migraine and depression was a withdrawal from Emgality, but supposedly it stays in your system 5 months?So, I don't know. Will post again after next round."

• Val
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I’m on my 3rd dose of Emgality , 1st month everything seemed fine then I started noticing lots of heartburn, heart palpitations, extreme extreme constipation that makes me feel sick all over!! I didn’t think anything at first but not I’m sure it’s the shot. I’m not planning on taking Emgality anymore"

• Calig...
• January 9, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "This has eliminated my migraines . I have tried all kinds of different approaches over the last 25 years ... this worked for me. What I don’t enjoy is the bloating in my stomach from constipation. The weight gain has been crazy . This is my third month... may have to stop if this weight gain does not stop."

• kBear
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "Since I provided a comment just after my first dose, I want to submit an update now that I have been on the medication for a few months. I have had such a positive experience. Since my initial injection three months ago, I’ve had ZERO migraine headaches. This medication has been a life-changer for me. I have not gone a week without a migraine since I was a kid - nearly forty years with chronic, debilitating migraines prior to being introduced to Emgality. As I mentioned in my previous post, I experienced mental fatigue to such an extent I didn’t think it was going to be worth the side effects, but that has mostly subsided."

• Marie
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 31, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I have been taking emgality for 8 months now and it saved my life. My migraines were so bad and came on so fast I lost my job and my way of life. Then I found emgality it took my migraines down to once or sometimes twice a month I was so happy - until I started to gain weight like crazy and 30 extra pounds later I started getting more headaches. Far as joint pain goes I have RA so I have joint pain all the time but it is possible it got worse while on Emgality. But again Emgality saved my life!"

• Alex
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 16, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I've been taking Emgality for about eight months, with a one-month gap due to insurance issues. (It took my doctor five months to get insurance to cover this, by the way.) Each injection burns like crazy, but other than the very short-lived irritation, I've had zero side effects. Prior to starting Emgality, I had between nine and twelve migraines per month, most moderate. With Emgality, I'm down to two per month, right around my period, and they are mild enough that they don't impact my life."