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User Reviews for Sumatriptan

Also known as: Alsuma, Imitrex, Imitrex Nasal, Imitrex Statdose, Sumavel DosePro

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8.6/10 Average Rating

22 Ratings with 17 User Reviews

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Reviews for Sumatriptan to treat Cluster Headaches

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Review by Zonie: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Imitrex Statdose (sumatriptan): 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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March 31, 2008 10:12 AM
Review by Zonie: User Rating:  
   
8.0

Imitrex (sumatriptan): 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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March 31, 2008 10:17 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Imitrex (sumatriptan): 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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May 15, 2009 1:22 PM
Review by rudensky: User Rating:  
   
9.0

sumatriptan: 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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July 29, 2008 7:13 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

Imitrex (sumatriptan): Injection is the best.

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June 18, 2009 3:19 AM
Review by mindydear: User Rating:  
   
1.0

Imitrex (sumatriptan): Did not work for chronic cluster headache at all.

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September 6, 2009 10:56 AM
Review by Anonymous:

Imitrex (sumatriptan): I consider Imitrex to be the geatest medicine in the world, at least as far as my health is concerned. I am never without the auto injector. When a chronic headache comes on, I inject myself, 3 to 4 minutes later ... no pain. My muscles are fatigued and I'm somewhat tired for about 30 minutes, but NO PAIN! ... Yes!

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January 25, 2010 12:05 PM
Review by Dmyank: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Imitrex (sumatriptan): Injections are expensive...but they are the only thing that I have found that work for my cluster headaches. Truly a lifesaver. The burning sensation is ugly, but better than the viciousness ripping of my head to pieces.

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April 13, 2010 10:31 AM
Review by jhewel: User Rating:  
   
10

Sumavel DosePro (sumatriptan): This medicine works fast and it is the best I have had so far for acute cluster headache. Highly recommended.

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August 22, 2010 4:21 PM
Review by Gr8: User Rating:  
   
10

Sumavel DosePro (sumatriptan): I just use the Sumavel, it stings in application area for 2-5 minutes, but my headache was gone in about 5 minutes. I felt little dizzy after wards. Highly recommended and well worth it.

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January 16, 2011 11:40 AM
Review by Joe Bass: User Rating:  
   
9.0

sumatriptan: 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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November 2, 2009 6:00 PM
Review by KamikazeOzzie: User Rating:  
   
10

Imitrex Nasal (sumatriptan): Once the Cluster Headache begins, it takes 11 minutes for the medication to kick in and eliminate the headache for me.

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April 4, 2010 3:48 PM
Review by bikerscan: User Rating:  
   
10

Imitrex Statdose (sumatriptan): Fast relief after injecting. Haven't had many other treatments. I use for cluster headaches.

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July 23, 2010 8:16 AM
Review by phodge: User Rating:  
   
10

Imitrex (sumatriptan): I have suffered from cluster headaches for over 15 years and have tried almost everything offered by hospitals and over the counter. I recently was given Imitrex in a nasal spray by my doctor and as long as your nasal passage is clear I have found that about five to ten minutes after you taste it in your throat the headaches go away. It is the best medicine I have ever come across for cluster headaches and my days and nights are much better because of it.

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April 24, 2010 1:20 AM
Review by MKE chris: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Imitrex (sumatriptan): Best one for me in the 20 some yrs I've had to deal with them. I've taken 100mg pills all along.

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May 14, 2011 12:57 PM
Review by BiggTexx: User Rating:  
   
10

Imitrex (sumatriptan): Gets rid of my headaches easily but sometimes takes an hour before it works. Taking it on an empty stomach seems to speed up things. The only down side is they are quite expensive even with insurance.

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June 17, 2011 2:59 PM
Review by Suederby: User Rating:  
   
10

sumatriptan: They are really good - I need one about 3 times a year. Nothing else works. After having a headache for 3 consecutive days - I reach for the super tablet. Highly recommended!

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January 25, 2012 7:14 AM

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