Relpax and Nausea: What Users Say

• Men...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 6, 2019

For Migraine "This worked wonders for my migraines, which I get 1-2 times monthly. Unmedicated, they last 24 hrs, and I would spend about half of that time in bed in agony. With Relpax, the pain goes away within an hour. Sometimes it comes back, and I take another Relpax tablet, and it goes away for good (until the next time around). There are no drowsy or nauseous side effects for me, and I no longer miss work or need to reschedule activities. This has SAVED ME!!"

• Cri...
• January 5, 2010

For Migraine "I have tried Amerge, Maxalt, Imitrex, Zomig, Frova, and Axert. I liked Amerge, but I tended to use 2 pills. Imitrex ALWAYS made me sicker before it helped me. Zomig and Frova took away some of the pain and left the nausea. Maxalt made me so loopy I could hardly think, and Maxalt Mlt wasn't as bad but made me so tired I couldn't function at work. Axert was good, but insurance wouldn't cover it. I liked Relpax better because one pill nearly always killed it. In 3 years, I have taken 2 pills only twice. Cons of Relpax: expensive and will not go generic soon. Pre-packaged 6 pills to a box (ask the pharmacist to put Rx in a bottle with a label). Pros: low nausea, one pill takes away the episode. Pfizer has a $15 off Rx program. The doctor will often give samples."

• joj...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 2, 2017

For Migraine "I've been taking Relpax since 2009. It has always taken away the migraine headache within about an hour of taking 40 mg. For that, I'm grateful. What I've noticed is that when I take it makes a big difference. If I take it at the first sign of a migraine, I always get a rebound headache the next day. I find that if I wait 12 hours, then take Relpax, the migraine goes away and doesn't rebound. If it ever does rebound, I have to just tough it out. I need to rest a lot after taking it or I'll get a rebound. And I have to take it with food. The one time I didn't, it gave me horrible nausea."

• Reb...
• January 15, 2014

For Migraine "Relpax is the only migraine med that works for me. It relieves my migraines in about a half hour. I honestly don't know what I'd do without it. Side effects: tiredness, mild nausea, frequent urination, runny nose, head fogginess."

• Fun...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 30, 2016

For Migraine "Relpax is an amazing medication that completely ceases my migraine pain, nausea, and light sensitivity within an hour. I have luckily no side effects or groggy feelings. I read that it hasn't worked for some, my doctor told me if your headaches are cluster or other, then this medication will have no effect and your headache will remain. :-("

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2015

For Migraine "I recently started experiencing severe migraines following a whopping concussion. They completely take me out with crazy pain, pressure, dizziness, and confusion. They often last around 12 hours and are accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Today my neurologist prescribed me Relpax. It was perfect timing as I felt a migraine coming on this evening. At first, I didn't think it was working, but right at about 45 minutes, I began to feel relief. After two hours, I feel so much better! I feel a little bit drowsy, but completely worth it! I am so grateful for Relpax! It works!"

• Anonymous
• October 23, 2009

For Migraine "Relpax has more side effects, for me, than other migraine medications, including vomiting and the heaviness in my chest. Originally, I was prescribed Relpax 20 but needed to go up to the Relpax 40. The pain was mostly relieved, but the substantially increased nausea made me change to a medicine in the same drug family but resulted in less nausea than Relpax. (The heaviness in the chest isn't all that uncomfortable... it's a trade-off that is well worth it)."

• Coc...
• December 9, 2010

For Migraine "My migraines get pretty severe, and I get pretty nauseous, however, I have never actually vomited except for the time that I tried Relpax. It may work for some people, but in my experience, it just made things worse."

• Laz...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 18, 2016

For Migraine "I'm 19 and have been suffering with migraines for about a year now. My GP advised me to try Relpax out as it was impacting my work life. I am on the 80 mg dosage, and it does work really well. I already suffer from photosensitivity, and when a migraine hits, a simple phone light is unbearable. Within a couple of hours, my added light sensitivity and nausea are gone, and my head pain dulls down to a mild inconvenience. I am the rare case in which the side effects include jaw and neck pain. When I do take it, my jaw feels like it's ready to explode, but after the 2-hour mark, there is no more pain. I would recommend this to people who are sufferers, but just be wary of the side effects."

• Anonymous
• May 13, 2012

For Migraine "I experienced weather-related migraines the past couple of years. My doctor and pharmacist commented on this increase in our area. Previously, I had stress-related migraines (i.e., 30-day migraine starting a new job in 1977). Several years in my mid-40s, I was headache-free. The past few years, I started Tylenol 3 to counter migraines and found the side effects of nausea and rebound headaches made me prefer to suffer rather than take a T3. This spring, my doctor gave me a sample of Relpax. I was thrilled; it worked so effectively. But unfortunately, I now need Relpax daily! I wake up, and with movement in the morning comes the throbbing migraine almost instantly. My pharmacist says it is not a rebound headache. But it no longer is just weather-caused."

• Cat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 13, 2019

For Migraine "I took Relpax the first time when I had a severe migraine about 6 months ago, and it did help to some degree without any serious side effects. I was prescribed it again today, and honestly, I would rather have just had the migraine and taken painkillers and tried to sleep it off. I will never take it again. I felt dizzy, nauseated, out of it, muscles were sore and uncoordinated, my legs and head felt tingly, and the roof of my mouth went numb. It was a horrible experience for me. Be wary before taking it, especially if you are on other medication that may enhance the effects of Relpax, especially SSRIs or narcotic pain relievers, all of which affect serotonin levels in the body. Not good at all, I almost took myself to the hospital. I'm glad it works for most people, though."

• bel...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 23, 2017

For Migraine "This was a wonder drug for me! Had tried so many things from daily Topamax (did nothing), Imigran, the snorty (nasal spray?) thing (can't remember its name), codeine, Betapyn, acupuncture, special diets, etc., and this is the only drug that knocks off the migraine, deals with the nausea, and leaves me functional at work. The only other drug I ever found effective was something called a 'migraine cocktail' that I was given on a work trip in a South African pharmacy - a little selection of about 6 tablets, 2 yellow, 1 pink, a few white. To this day, I have no idea what was in it, but it killed my migraine (probably nearly killed me, but it worked)! Outside of that, the Relpax is my absolute go-to. I have a script for both the 40mg (small migraines) and 80mg."

• yan...
• June 4, 2009

For Migraine "I have suffered from migraines for many years. Over the years I have had many tests done and taken numerous medications for any kind of relief from the pain. The one and only thing I have found to help me so far has been Relpax. While it is expensive, even with a co-pay, I would pay any amount of money for this drug. In fact, I normally cut my 40 mg tablet in half, and usually this is still enough to knock out my migraine pain and nausea within 2 hours. In my opinion, this is a miracle drug."

• Gin...
• November 8, 2016

For Migraine "I'm glad it works for most people - it most definitely did not work for me. My doctor warned me about feeling tingly, but that wasn't all - I took it at night like I used to do with Imitrex. My migraine had progressed to the point of not being able to function, nausea - the usual. I woke up and felt groggy, probably shouldn't have gone into work and drive my kids to school, but the pain was done. It was a good 12 hours since I had taken the medication, so I figured I was OK. Boy, was I wrong. I could not function, my brain was dead, BUT the worst part was the uncontrollable sobbing. I was crying for no apparent reason for HOURS - the whole day! I had to leave work and have my mom pick up my kids and take care of me - nausea lasted all day too. NOPE!"

• Fre...
• February 4, 2011

For Migraine "I've had migraines since I was a teenager (now in my 60s), and this is the best treatment I've ever been prescribed. My migraine starts with pins and needles in my lips, tongue, and occasionally ends of my fingers, followed by flashing lights, which seem to be triggered by bright light, sunshine flickering behind trees, sun on snow, etc. If I take a Relpax within 10 minutes of symptoms, the migraine doesn't progress to nausea, violent headache, and loss of speech - as used to be the case. My GP in France prescribes these for me, and 1 packet now seems to last me between 6 and 9 months. Absolutely brilliant."

• Anonymous
• September 17, 2013

For Migraine "Relief without the overwhelming fatigue and nausea some medicines give me. Loved it! Consider it part of my miracle."

• Nic...
• February 27, 2016

For Migraine "Took this for the first time today for a migraine, and it made me so sick to my stomach. Severe nausea and crampy stomach pain. Will not take this again."