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sumatriptan for Cluster Headaches: Sumatripan Injections probably saved my life. The only thing that works on my cluster headaches. The injections are expensive, but my doctor backed me up in my battle with my insurance company. Works in 15 minutes or less, major side effect that I have found is burning but, I'll take that rather than the headache.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: Something that really works for me when my schedule allows is to take a short nap after taking Imitrex. I wake up with little discomfort. My head is clear. I can think. One of the worst symptoms of my migraines is that I cannot stay focused on a task. If I am unable to nap the Imitrex has little effect on me. This is horrible when you are at work as many of you know.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: I was at work with a migraine and eventually had to leave because I couldn't even do much of anything. I just took an Imitrex about 10=15 minutes ago and already the results are starting to show! Great stuff. The only bad part is that I have to go back into work and finish the shift I had started.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for New Daily Persistent Headache: I love this medicine! I was on 50mg tablets, then I was switched to 6mg shots. Sure, side effects are still there, but they are less vicious, and after 2 hours, I am fine for an afternoon. NDPH is a little different.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: If you can stand the burning sensation, then its all worth it. It's the only thing that helps my migraines. I used to get them for days on end and I don't get them so often anymore, I also add a trip to the chiropractor as well.
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Imitrex Statdose (sumatriptan) for Migraine: I have had migraines since I was 6 years old, they are very strong in my family. I have been using the Imitrex injections since I was 17, I am now 25. I am always amazed at how well the Imitrex works, because I get migraines so often I usually wait until my migraine is pretty bad before taking an injection (You are supposed to take it at the first sign of a migraine but if I did that I would take an injection almost daily). I take the injection, lie down for 30-60 minuted and the migraine is totally gone! Seriously. The only side effects I have are a tingly/tight feeling that lasts 2-3 minutes, and as of the last 3 years a red itchy injection site reaction, that resolves in 2 hours or less.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: Imitrex would eventually stop the headache but like others have stated, my heart feels like its about to jump out of my chest and I would get a worse headache before it got better.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: I'm a 3-4 migraines per week person. When I first tried Imitrex, I thought I had found my own personal miracle. Even on days that I didn't have a full blown migraine I would still have pain, and this was the first time I felt completely pain free in years. Unfortunately the honeymoon wore off after about 8 months. I used Imitrex quite frequently during that time and had wonderful results, even though sometimes I had to take two pills to really do the job. But after eight months, 2 pills weren't doing the job, my headache was still lingering.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: I have suffered migraines for years. This is the only medication that works for me. If I run out of it, it will be a trip to the ER and 2 hours of vomiting and stacks of paperwork and 20 minutes of ER doctor interrogations for sure.
I have Imitrex in my purse 24/7.
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sumatriptan for Migraine: I have been a sufferer from what was thought to be very bad headache 'attacks' but as I later began to doubt this I was told by my GP that my headaches could actually be migraine attacks. I was given sumatriptan tablets to see if this would help in combating the onset of my headaches and stop them all together and not just preventing a headache from developing into a migraine. I used to suffer from full blown migraines from time to time (once or twice a month) and less severe attacks in between. Now as soon as I begin to feel any kind of eye or neck strain or light sensitivity I know am going to be okay. Ask your GP about Sumatriptan medication. Highly recommended
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Imitrex Statdose (sumatriptan) for Migraine: Because my migraines start while I am asleep, I do not get the "lights" prior to onset. I start by having ringing in my ears around 11 p.m., then around 2:30 a.m. the pain starts. If I take a shot at that time, I can function during the day. If not, around 4 to 5 a.m. I awake with a full-blown, blind-in-one-eye migraine and I cannot function for about 12 hours. Later it feels like someone took a baseball bat to my head and it hurts.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: Works great for me. Can take 1/4 or 1/2 tablet most of time. Have only taken whole tab on rare occasions. Migraine is usually triggered by irregular or lack of sleep or tension, this medicine makes me sleepy. Most times I'm 100% functional within 20 minutes - no side effects.
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Imitrex Statdose (sumatriptan) for Migraine: I'm 21 years old and have unfortunately inherited my family's notorious migraine genes. I've suffered from migraines from a very young age. The 1st medicine I was given at age 21 being finally officially diagnosed by military doctors, while being deployed to Iraq, was Zomig dissolving tablets. No luck, second was Imitrex tablets - same thing, nothing except side effects. Then I was tried on stat-dose Imitrex, still nothing. The only thing that's helped with killing my migraines is an ER visit being treated with fluids, Valium to knock me out and Dilaudid or morphine along with Phenergran.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Cluster Headaches: Only thing that works for clusters. Within 15 miniutes pain is gone. Thank Goodness for this medicine. Only wish you could take more than 2 doses in a 24 hour peroid.
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Imitrex Nasal (sumatriptan) for Migraine: Imitrex nasal sprays changed my life. I developed migraines when I was about 13 years old. At that time the doctor would simply prescribe pain killers for treatment, but they did nothing. They only helped me sleep for a few hours and then I would wake back up to the headache again. After seeing a neurologist I was prescribed Imitrex. I have tried all three forms of the medication, the pills did not work as well for me because I always vomit with a migraine. I simply did not get enough doses with the injections to last a month, only two in a prescription. But with the nasal sprays, I receive 6 each month and they work GREAT.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: I have had headaches for years and I could not find any medication that would work for me. The doctor put me on Imitrex 50mg and it works great. I get headaches about 4 days a month in the winter but I have huge increase in the summer (normal for migraine suffers) about 14 days. It does have some side effects for me but the benefit is greater than the side effects. I am also on antidepressants and high blood pressure medicine to see if it will lessen my pain. This is a newer treatment and most doctors say that they see an improvement in migraine suffers headaches (less headaches/less pain).
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: Imitrex does the trick of getting rid of my migraine every time, but the side effects are a little rough. I feel as though my neck and chest are tightening and achy, but if I go to sleep about 10 minutes after taking Imitrex. I miss the side effects happening to me, and just wake up feeling better.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: God bless Imitrex. I can take the injection either at the start of a migraine or right in the middle of it and it works like a charm each time. I don't know what I would do without it. My migraines were crippling but thanks to Imitrex, I have my life back.
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sumatriptan for Migraine: Imitrex injections have worked like a miracle. Have used it since they first came out. Have had two minor heart problems in the past 7 years. The most recent one last week. Was informed I can't take Imitrex anymore. Don't know what I'll do. I'm a 66 year old male and have had migraines for 40 years. Only the last 15 years have been controlled.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: I find Imitrex to be very effective against my migraines as long as I take it at the start of one. The first and second time I took Imitrex, I experienced stomach cramps. The next time I had to take it, I had eaten shortly before and this greatly reduced the cramping. If I'm nauseous I obviously won't be able to eat a full meal, but the cramps do seem to be decreasing each time I take it anyway. The only other side effects I have are a burning sensation in my nose, and a sore throat, which are both tolerable. Imitrex is very expensive, but definitely worth it to me. I can take a tablet, lay down for an hour or two, and then get back up to live life again.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: I switched from 100 mg to the shots which are 3 mg. I found that if I lay down for 30 minutes after a shot I get up and feel as if I never had the headache.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: I have used this drug for several years now and have had good success with it. I am on the 100mg and for the most part this will do the trick if I catch it in time.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: I love this medicine! Before I would always worry about the next time I was going to get a headache. I couldn't work or play with my son, I hated it. But now if I get one I can just take my imitrex and 30 minutes later its gone like I never had a headache at all! The only thing I dont like is it is pricey, but I will pay because it works very well. Now that I have tried it, I couldn't live without it.
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sumatriptan for Cluster Headaches: This drug is the only thing (apart from being knocked out)that works. Yes, the injections are expensive but what a life saver, never leave home without them!
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: Imitrex worked for me only when I could take the medicine at the onset of a migraine. If I had a full blown migraine, it didn't help.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: I started using Imitrex about two months ago. It does wonders for me. I take a short nap in a dark, quiet room after taking the medication and this helps a great deal. I have not had any side effects. I love it and recommend it!
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sumatriptan for Migraine: Imitrex injection has worked well for me for the past several years, but sometimes it doesn't last more than 3-4 hours and I need a second injection. Pills don't work as well, nasal spray doesn't work at all for me. The only side effects I have are flushing with sweating and some drowsiness. I'm just glad to have it as I get a few migraines a month. I definitely recommend it.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: the first few years i was prescribed imitrex i thought it was a miracle drug. now after ten years i find that i need to add excedrine migraine with it and i still have residual pain. still...it sure beats a full blown migraine.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: Chronic Migraine sufferer, 2 to 3 a week.
Imitrex has been wonderful when I feel one coming on and
even when I have a full blown Migraine.
I am able to function normally within about a half hour.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Cluster Headaches: Imitrex is a wonderful drug for us Cluster Heads. I've not been without one on or about my person for the past 17 years. I'm sure that all of us cluster suffers only wish that they would work a lot faster (like the injectitons), but I am sooooo thankful for them in any form. A real "life saver".
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Imitrex Statdose (sumatriptan) for Cluster Headaches: These injections are a God send for Clusterers. The ONLY drawback that I experienced was the expense which forbids me from using them on a regular basis...but the tablets are a good substitute... just takes much longer to work. The injections work almost instantly..
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: This medication is by far the best migraine medicine that I have used. The only thing that works better is a trip to the ER and then you have to suffer for hours and hours waiting on the doctor and have an extremely high bill. IMITREX always works for me.
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sumatriptan for Migraine: Injection WORKS in 7-10 minutes and you can have your life back! Only thing I don't like is the 7-10 minutes.. Hot flashes that can soak your clothing & make your pain a 1000 times more intense. Just wait it out. No more pain, no more loud noises & no more bright lights. I do not like the pill takes too long.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine: I'm 3.5 months pregnant and had been suffering from the worst migraine I'd ever experienced for 2 days. I finally went to urgent care as instructed by my OB. They gave me an injection of imitrex. The side effects suck. I felt dioriented and my head felt heavy. I was sweating. After about 20 minutes, the side effects subsided a bit and I was able to go. It is now 2 hours later and I feel 100 times better. My migraine is basically gone. If you can deal with the side effects, its worth it.
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