Cambia for Migraine User Reviews (Page 2)

• Maryne
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2021

"I don’t know what type of sadist thought that aniseed and menthol was the flavour that people suffering from a migraine want to taste. I had one sip of this and had to run to the toilet to vomit because it was so awful. The only time I was able to stomach it was when I was so stuffed up I had absolutely no taste and had run out of all my other options. It did help bring down the pain of my migraine, but It left me completely feeling out of it and dizzy. I prefer taking Maxalt (which I find just as effective) as I can actually keep it down."

• HKSS
• December 6, 2017

"I've taken triptans for years as an abortive therapy, and recently started on some preventatives. My neurologist thought that I should try Cambia, saying that it was faster-acting (and better for me in the long term - not sure if I buy that, after looking at the side effects) than triptans. It lessened the intensity of my migraine for about two hours, after which my migraine was worse than ever. I ended up having to take a double dose of triptan. The package that I have (sample) does contain aspartame, which I know I don't react well to, so perhaps that was part of the problem. Anyway, I won't be trying it again. The powder dissolves quickly, but I found the taste pretty awful - like drinking toothpaste."

• HKTin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 18, 2018

"After trying many other migraine medications, like most, I found this to be the best with the least amount of side effects. It only takes between 20 minutes to 1 hour to start working. For me, the side effects are minimal. I don't get drowsy or feel weird, but certainly shouldn't operate any machinery or do any heavy thinking. Honestly, I feel pretty good, like I could do stuff, but found I have a slight disconnect to the brain. So it is safer to just kick your feet up while on this medication & rest for a few hours. The only down side for me is that to completely get rid of migraine & no reoccurrence, I need to take a second dosage. But to me it is worth it & really helps me rid those awful migraines. My last insurance covered this medication & I only needed to pay $25, but now I may have to pay up to $600. Not sure yet on the cost. Trying to get the script filled now."

• Evita
• July 20, 2020

"Cambia is a life changing drug for me and my migraines but the catch is it only works paired with Sumatriptan. I have to take Sumatriptan first then a half hour to an hour later I take Cambia and regardless of how severe the migraine is, this combo knocks it out. Sumatriptan alone or Cambia alone doesn’t work but together these two drugs work wonders! I also wish Cambia wasn’t so expensive. That is another downfall to this drug."

• Hank-A
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2018

"Thank you Terri J H...I tried your migraine prevention method of 400 mg Magnesium glycinate every day and it worked like magic. In my case, I have been taking 400 mg Magnesium + 500 mg Acetaminophen and a glass of water with lime/lemon...and my migraine/headache has reduced 98% in one week. "

• Gene
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2020

"Woke up with a migraine with an aura this morning. I took Cambia straight away with breakfast. It worked about halfway, but, Now I’m feeling dizzy and tired with lingering head pain. I use heavy equipment for work and will have to take the day off unfortunately."

• Freezy
• April 28, 2020

"Have suffered from migraines for the past 10 years. I’m always interested to try new medications. Personally I found cambia to be one of the worst. I found little to no relief. The taste is horrid especially when your taste buds are heightened and extra sensitive. I experienced the worst side effects, which included, diarrhea, dizziness, anxiety and nausea for days."

• Ely
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2020

"I didn't find this medicine to be effective at all. I followed the instructions and took it at the onset of my migraine. Not only did it not stop or dull the migraine, but my migraine got worst. The only thing that subdued the pain was a triptain."

• Igano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2019

"I have chronic daily headaches/migraine and I take topiramate and Aimovig for prevention and I've tried triptans and other pain relieving options for migraine but they've stopped working so my doctor recommended Cambia. I've tried it multiple times and it's done absolutely NOTHING. I'm very glad if it works for someone else but it's just an NSAID powder.."

• Joybe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 3, 2017

"This medication has truly changed my life. It gets rid of every migraine every single time. The only issue is that the two insurances I’ve tried to fill it on won’t approve. It’s hundreds of dollars for 5 (?) packets I think. Must of us can’t afford that."

• Migra...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 4, 2018

"This is the only rescue medicine that has helped get rid of a migraine. I did get daith piercings ( The daith is a small piece of cartilage in the inner ear) and that seemed to rid me completely of migraines for a couple of years but they have started back again. Unfortunately I can't afford the $500+ prescription now that I'm working and have regular insurance."

• Pagis
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2020

"Life changing medicine!!!! I use for migraines I get from post concussion syndrome, & NO drug has been as effective as cambia. For me, the only con is it tastes kinda gross, but comparing to the fact that it is by far the quickest & most effective suppressant I’ve ever used, you can deal with the taste. Sadly quite expensive but for me it is worth it"

• Daisy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2022

"Great relief and I could continue working. I have suffered from migraines for over 25 years. I don’t like it when I am knocked out, but the pain is so bad that I can’t function. This is why I like that the pain is gone, but I am not passed out."

• YEGKI...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 8, 2024

"After years of trying everything from nasal sprays to Botox with absolutely nothing helping for more than a month or 2, or having side effects even worse than my migraines, my pharmacist recommended Cambia as it was the only drug that helped his wife. This stuff is magic. It works really fast - I'll take it and before I know it, my migraine is just completely gone. I actually like the taste (reminds me of Ouzo!) - aside from pain relief, the best part for me has been the minimal to non-existent side effects."

• brain...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2021

"Overpriced scam, this product only exists because of greed. Might work if you have a headache but if you have an actual migraine highly unlikely and also quite dangerous health wise too compared to other medications that actually work."

• stph
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 28, 2023

"Cambia is really efficient when other basic painkillers don't work, such as Advil, Tylenol, and Naproxen. I have tried Maxalt (Triptan) medicine, and it didn't help. It does taste a bit like toothpaste, but it is relieving the pain really well."

• Anonymous
• October 30, 2013

"This drug works so fast, I had my migraine gone in 15 minutes. It's fabulous!"

• Redho...
• May 4, 2013

"Given a sample by doctor. Have suffered from a headache for 24/7 for last 18 months. One dose and I got the first relief I've ever had since my injury causing headache. Miracle!"

• LizShew
• June 11, 2014

"This medication is the only one that works for me to relieve my migraines. Although I am curious why I can only take it once a week. My migraines occur daily."

• A...
• July 9, 2016

"Really did the trick for my migraine with no side effects. Tastes terrible but I'll take that over a migraine any day!"

• bbww
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2015

"taste terriable. made my stomach hurt and did nothing for headache"

• Honky
• February 12, 2016

"Effective if you catch it early. Works quickly."

• Scarl...
• August 25, 2015

"Doesn't taste too bad for having to drink it. It is effective. Doesn't seem to have to have any negative effects on me. and works quickly especially compared to other pain meds."

• Meye...
• September 3, 2016

"I've had the intense headaches for months took one dose and gone!!! Worked for me tasted good"

• Gen
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2020

"Cambia does not stop headaches at all. Just makes me sleepy. A waste of money."