Cambia for Migraine User Reviews
Cambia has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 53 reviews for the treatment of Migraine. 66% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 26% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Cambia
- Cam...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 20, 2016
"Cambia is diclofenac potassium. This company added flavor consisting of mint and anise (licorice flavor). Also, they added aspartame, which is not a good thing. They charge hundreds of dollars for only nine powders. The actual drug of diclofenac potassium is cheap, and you get a 30-day supply. I just crushed the pill into a powder and took it with water just like the Cambia...worked just as fast and tasted better, because it had no taste. Don't be fooled by the makers of Cambia. It is just another EpiPen scandal story."
- Anonymous
- November 27, 2011
"I have suffered from prolonged migraines for over 20 years. This is the first medicine I have used that relieved my pain. My recent migraine was going on twelve hours when it was suggested that I try this medication. Within 1 1/2 hours, it was gone. I am hoping not to use it again for a while, however, the next time I need Cambia and it works, I will have found my miracle."
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- Anonymous
- May 30, 2012
"It works completely within 30 to 60 minutes. However, my migraines do come back the next day. Am a little concerned about taking Cambia every day. Have been getting migraines daily for the last 8 days. The meds you take daily to stop migraines make me feel like I'm wrapped in cotton and out of touch with the world."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 8, 2012
"Finally took the sample given to me by my doctor after nothing else was making a dent in my migraine after approximately 12 hours. This worked literally within an hour. Felt wonderful and not at all 'fuzzy' headed. Will always be keeping a dose of this on hand with me."
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- November 25, 2013
"I have been taking Firocet for years, and it has been moderately effective for my migraines, which I usually have one per week. My doctor last week recommended Cambia. I was skeptical about it but was in agony and gave it a try. Within 45 minutes, I was up and functional. Will only use in severe cases. Also very costly if you have no insurance."
- gch...
- September 20, 2013
"I suffer from cluster headaches, and they are no fun. Had one this morning and took 10 mg of Percocet. It did not take it away. I was a little skeptical about a Cambia pack I got from the doctor, but after 3 hours and no relief, I took it, and within 30 minutes it was gone. Been suffering from these for 18 years and will keep some on hand just in case."
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- The...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- December 4, 2016
"Mama said, 'If it's too good to be true, it probably is.' Except for Cambia. This is good stuff. I get headaches so often I don't notice unless it's a bad one. Relief comes within 10 to 15 minutes. Maybe even less on an empty stomach. Pain, throbbing, sensitivity, all of it. Best part: I can take it at work (elementary special needs teacher) with no impairment, drowsiness, or pesky side effects whatsoever. That's a BIG deal when working with kids. I keep two packets in my wallet at all times. PS: The taste, mint and black jellybeans, was hard for me to swallow at first. But it's no worse than NyQuil or Robitussin or any of the other horrid things we take to feel better. So what?"
- Lil...
- November 16, 2015
"This is a miracle! I've had migraines since I was 6, diagnosed with chronic daily migraines when I was 14 and have not been able to find a reprieve from the pain. On a scale of 1 to 10, my pain is usually around a 4 on a good day and an 8 or 9 on a bad one. On a bad day, I take a dose of Cambia and an Imitrex subcutaneous injection, and it completely knocks out my migraine! In all my years of having migraines, I never thought that was possible. Even when I don't take the injection, the Cambia alone brings a level 8 migraine down to a 3, which is manageable."
- Mys...
- July 25, 2014
"Did not work for me at all. Since 2005 until now, I've been on every non-narcotic and narcotic med for my migraines that in spring and summer increases them to 5-7 times a week. I've even had the injections, even though I'd always say no way would I allow it, but then I did them because if it would've helped, it would be so worth it. I'm now quite desperate as I have no decent quality of life anymore. White brain matter was first detected in 2005, which led to more tests and found out it's Multiple Sclerosis that was causing it, and in 2006, there was a tumor caught by Cat Scan deep in the left cerebellum. Surgeons say I'd have a 50/50 chance of dying. I hate to say it, but migraines 5-7 days a week is not exactly living."
- Ter...
- April 10, 2017
"I have had debilitating migraines for over 25 years. I have tried every type of migraine medication-hoping each time the new one would work-and would be so frustrated every time. I previously thought my migraines were hormone-related, but have now realized they are also caused by changes in the weather/air pressure. My neurologist has tried many medications, and finally Cambia! Cambia is by far the best thing I have used-if I can take it as soon as I feel the migraine coming on, it works great! I have been taking it for 6 months, and only a couple of times it didn't work. I also started taking 400 mg of magnesium glycinate every day, and I feel it has also helped in migraine prevention. Hope this helps others as much as it has helped me!"
- Chr...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 18, 2015
"Present migraine has plagued me for 2 weeks despite my customary meds (-> Treximet, -> Percocet 10mg, -> Imitrex injections, not in same day, of course). I also do Botox migraine every three months. I not only suffer with common symptoms, debilitating headache, nausea, light/sound sensitivities, I also have numbness, unilateral paralysis, and even blindness. I've tried most approved treatments, including 'off-label' medications, with ranging levels of relief. I've yet to find a preventative, aka 'miracle drug', although Botox has effectively reduced the number of my 'headache' days. At any rate, my migraine specialist gave me samples of Cambia at last visit, and today I remembered I had it. It quickly took a level 9 to a level 3."
- Mar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 15, 2013
"Have only used it twice, and ONLY as a 'rescue' med from my Dr. It worked within 20 minutes and lasted the whole day. I'm only instructed to use it no more than twice a week. I suffer all the other days and have had this headache for 4 years now. Also starting some new meds to figure out what will PREVENT them."
- Bee...
- April 11, 2017
"I was having frequent migraines to the point where it was making me hate life and cry all the time. I was scared to take it, but it worked within two minutes. If you are scared and feel hopeless, try this medication, it will literally save you from the drowning that migraines can make you feel. It's the only medication I can say that is truly magic."
- kis...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 29, 2016
"I found this medication online with some web searches during a major migraine. I asked my neurologist for a prescription, and fortunately, she agreed. She'd never heard of it before, so she was hesitant. My insurance covers this at a better price than other migraine abortants. It's my go-to now. I highly recommend it. Use as little water as possible, then rinse the cup with water and drink whatever residue. It works wonders and truly doesn't taste bad."
- Sta...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 5, 2019
"Honestly, this is my go-to when my migraine is an 8 or higher. Taken on an empty stomach with very minimal water used to mix. Take as a shot, then fill the glass with an entire water bottle to get what’s left over and hydrate your body. Afterwards, relax, maybe even a small 20-30 minute nap after, and I'm good to go like I never even had a migraine in the first place! They do tend to be expensive, so like I said, I only use when 8 or higher since I take Aimovig shot once a month to keep the headaches down."
- Joy...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 29, 2019
"Cambia has gotten rid of EVERY migraine I’ve ever had for years. It’s not only the best thing I’ve tried, it’s the only thing that works. I’ve tried Maxalt, Fioricet, literally everything. This is a true lifesaver."
- Cam...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 29, 2017
"As Cambia Hoax said, it's mint and anise-flavored diclofenac potassium, with artificial sweeteners (sucralose, i.e., Splenda, not aspartame) and some other inactive ingredients. It's priced at only ~$600 for nine 50mg packets, while the actual cost is pennies. If this is not a scam, I don't know what is..."
- And...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 21, 2018
"Cambia works perfectly for me. I get zero side effects from it, so I take it at the first sign of aura or pain because there's no side effect trade off. BUT even when I haven't been able to take it at onset, it still works for me. If taken hours in, it sometimes doesn't remove all pain , but I take another and that one always takes the rest of the pain away. But since I don't get dizzy or drowsy, I keep it with me at all times and take it wherever I am. It's given me my life back. Sometimes my sensitivity to light & sound stays a bit. This isn't a side effect of the med, I think it's just that I still have a migraine in the background, with no pain. Maybe it's just post migraine fog though, as it doesn't present right away. It's hours after. Tip: works best on empty stomach. Wait to take it for 15-30 minutes if stomach is full. Don't drink or eat anything for another 30 minutes while it's absorbing into your stomach lining."
- sym...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 21, 2020
"I find that Cambia works quite well and quite fast, especially when taken on an empty stomach. It doesn't last long though, and I typically only get an hour or two of pain relief before it wears off. Also, it's quite inconvenient to administer and really only suitable for home use. Because of the above reasons, I sought out a different analgesic for my migraines and headaches. I am currently taking Tramacet, and I find that it works much better and lasts much longer."
- Goo...
- June 22, 2017
"I've had migraines for decades, did all kinds of naturopaths, acupuncture, iridologist, meds, and Botox injections. I have used two packets of Cambia, and so far, so good. Will continue to see how it goes. There are many warnings with this drug. So be aware, and in the meantime, keep healing."
- lov...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- August 13, 2023
"This is the only drug that really helps. I am suffering for more than 50 years. I had a prescription and insurance, but not now. I am retired and my only question is WHERE I can buy it??? I still have limited pouches leftover after my insurance paid for it, so I try to use it as a last resort. I even tried a laboratory that made the exact substance, but it did not work."
- Ema...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 31, 2020
"I took cambia for the first time for migraine, I’m currently on 25mg Topamax every night to prevent them. They gave me cambia if I ever experienced a migraine attack. Well this morning was the morning because of lack of sleep. I took it 9:30am. My headache was gone within 15 mins. I started to do stuff around the house, No side effects until about an hour later I weirdly started to feel chest pressure from being anxious for no reason at all. I have anxiety from time to time. So idk if this just kick started it a bit or what. I loved that it got rid of it now let’s see how long it last! So far still headache free it’s currently 12 BUT I am a little anxious and my chest is a little uncomfortable. I want to add the chest pain is something I experience when I get anxiety and after having a whole cardiology work up this year. I know it’s due to anxiety and not my heart. Hope this helps anyone."
- Sar...
- August 21, 2017
"Although no medication completely rids my migraines (I get stroke like symptoms with my migraines) aura with numbness on right or left side- depending on side of pain, dizziness and off balance. It's absolutely horrible! But when I take Cambia right away it relives the killer pain! I still get my warning signs but the migraine passes much more quickly with this medication! It does tend to make me feel a little weird-my nerves feel over sensitive. But I got a migraine around 8am today took cambia! And on my way to work at 12:30pm! Miracle!"
- Pun...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 23, 2018
"Went to see my neurologist, on a 0-10 scale mine was a 10. It was awful, I hurt all over, balance was off, even a busted capillary in my right eye so it was fuzzy. Before I left he gave me the powder Cambia (which I had taken pill many years ago with no help) and this miracle powder was no different - it had no affect on my migraine !!! My other Neuro had me on stadholder nasal spray and it helped. I'd been on it for years. Why change something that helps ??!??!!!!"
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"I love Cambia. I took 4 doses of Imitrex in a 24-hour period and couldn't get rid of a migraine. Out of desperation, I took a sample dose of Cambia my doctor gave me, and my migraine was gone in 15 minutes. I called my doctor and had him call in a prescription for me. It was the fastest-acting pain reliever ever."