Aimovig User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)
Aimovig has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 612 reviews on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 45% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Aimovig
- CeeCee
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- October 7, 2019
For Migraine Prevention "Side effects: Burning in chest, Pain in chest and throat Sore throat for months, constantly clearing my throat Spots on throat, Spots on tongue Bloating and burping Extended stomach, painful Sharp pains in throat and neck Pain in shoulders up the neck Pain in the chest when I breathe Shortness of breath Heart palpitations Weight gain Tired all the time Tender Breast to the touch Flushed in face Hard to swallow Stomach pains Lower back pain when stomach hurts All symptoms have been bad since April and are getting worse. Took it for 7 months. NO migraines but I just got a endoscopy and now I may have Barrett's esophagus and constant pain in my chest, shoulder. Burping and burning in my esophagus. I stopped In Sept. I'm hoping this will go away. Waiting on doc to tell me if I have cancer or not or if I destroyed my esophagus from this medication. Never had acid re flux before."
- Horse...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 11, 2019
For Migraine Prevention "Tried Aimovig samples for severe daily headaches as a result of a brain stem injury. For the first ten days I was headache free. However after that the headaches returned. I also experienced weight gain, bloating, nausea, scalp & eye itching, severe hair loss (literally lost 1/2 of my hair) muscle & joint aches & pains, chills and fatigue above & beyond the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome I already suffer from. I'll go back to my double dose of Botox thank you. After reading the side effects experienced by so many relative to success I too wonder how Aimovig ever received FDA approval."
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- Kalgal
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 25, 2018
For Migraine Prevention "I have only had one dose of Aimovig so far (2 x 70mg) but it has definitely helped. I average 15 to 18 migraines a month and since taking it have only had 9 and only 4 more days in the month. I've also noticed a big decrease in the hangovers from the migraines. They were getting debilitating and, so far, I have not had one since taking Aimovig. This is nothing less than a miracle for me. I have had migraines for 40 years and have tried every preventative med there is and absolutely nothing worked. Not even a little. I only gave it 7 out of 10 right now only because I've only had one dose and am not sure it will keep working. I will update after a couple more months. So far I am so happy. I just hope I qualify for the copay assistance. Trying to get through to Aimovig is not an easy task."
- Shep
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 19, 2020
For Migraine Prevention "I took my first shot May 8. I wish I never did. Told barely any side effects. Had migraines for over 20 years. This medicine did stop my headaches so far in the three weeks on it. BUT.. now suffering from severe constipation. I'm am taking every laxative under the sun daily or twice daily. Palpitations almost every day. Racing fluttering heart which my fitbit is showing. No energy. And ringing in my ears. I can't wait for this to wear off. It's not worth it. Hope I can get regular bowel motion again. And yes the fuzziness in the brain. Every side effect was immediately after first and only injection. The miracle turned into a nightmare."
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- MikeK
- October 29, 2018
For Migraine Prevention "Took my first 70 shot three days ago. Headaches have changed in characteristics but occur more frequently and are harder to abort. General feeling of low energy, but so far no body aches or other flu like symptoms. Also no relief. Unfortunately once it’s in you it’s in you for a month so I’ll have to ride it out. Unless something miraculous happens between now and the 2nd dose I’ll take a pass."
- Georgie
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 21, 2020
For Migraine Prevention "Aimovig reduced the number of migraines and for many months I thought it was life-changing. Unfortunately I’ve been overwhelmed with side effects and have stopped taking it. Since taking Aimovig I’ve been having chronic indigestion, severe constipation, hair loss and depression. I hope that side effects reverse over time."
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- Chris
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 14, 2018
For Migraine Prevention "I took my 2nd dose of Aimovig on September 8th. Since then I have felt as the others have. More intense migraines, more flashing lights, tired, stabbing pains in my head. Now being a week out, I can’t calm down! I feel like I am crawling out of my skin. Almost like I drank cup after cup of coffee. As others have said, I have tried many other medicines. None help. Not even to lessen the intensity. I feel short of breath. I know I am out of shape, but who really wants to exercise when you hurt! Does anyone else feel like no one “gets” you when it comes to having migraines? I have basically my family and even they are tired of me and my migraines! I don’t know."
- Syrac...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 30, 2018
For Migraine Prevention "I will update later; I took the shot for the 1st time last night, 11/29/18. I experienced a change the very next day- 11/30/18- slight nausea, and something akin to light headedness. It is almost like...something going on with the headache, blocking the pain. I have chronic daily headache, have for 17 years. I get about 5-7 migraines a month. Sometimes lasting 3 days. For me to have a moment pain free is a blessing, as I am almost always in pain. Being alive is a constant struggle. At this point the drug company is paying for the medication- if it works, I would give anything to continue receiving it. My insurance doesn't cover it."
- 1234
- September 23, 2018
For Migraine Prevention "ITS WONDERFUL! Have gotten migraines since age 2. They've increased in severity & frequency as I've gotten older (now 46) and after MVA's. Muscle tension headaches (HA) were leading to migraines. I tried the list of all preventative meds, no help. Everyday I had some degree of HA/avg 4 bad HA a week, as much as 26/month. Taking rescue meds, pain meds and once in a while prednisone. Trying not to use meds as much as possible to help prevent rebound HA & to be kind to my kidneys. I get botox every 3 months & trigger point injections. Triptans only aggravated my neck pain the tension HA/migraine cycle. Sometimes nothing worked. My 1ST injection was 8/30/18. I went 7 days with no HA at ALL. I could feel twinges & then they would just disappear. I have had 4 bad migraines where I gave myself a toradol shot and 2 so so HA's. But in between I have ZERO headache. I don't wake up with one, don't feel the aftermath of the big headache after, they're just gone. Ready for 2nd injection"
- Cha...
- January 20, 2020
For Migraine Prevention "I began taking Aimovig January 6th, 2019 and continued for three months. No change in my migraines (still 15 or 20 a month) so I quit. Then in April I only had 4 headaches, so started again in May. Last injection was July 6th. By then I was suffering from exhaustion and shortness of breath. Didn’t connect the symptoms until my daughter found this site. I read that it takes 5 months to get out of your system, but I expected a slight improvement every week. It didn’t happen. On December 20 I couldn’t walk a block without assistance and was despairing. However , Christmas Day I felt different. Today I walked 2.5 km and now have more or less normal days. Still have to get my muscle tone back. I am 77 so can’t expect miracles. I get migraines every 2 or 3 days but would never return to Aimovig, and am nervous about any new drug."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 25, 2020
For Migraine Prevention "I began using Aimovig since it came out on the market. I went from 18-20 migraines a month down to 7-8. I tend to get them about a week before I’m due for my injection and the first few days after. I have noticed in the past few months that it’s isn’t as effective as it had been but still a huge reduction in migraine days."
- Miche...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 13, 2019
For Migraine Prevention "I thought Aimovig was going to be amazing! I had tried so many other medicines. This was my last ditch attempt. Injection was fine, but a week after, I started getting car sick every time I drove, then when I stayed on my computer too long, then when I was working, or watching my kids move. IT WAS AWFUL. I am taking Zofran daily to prevent the dizziness. I cannot wait for this drug to leave my system. Not to mention the hair loss. I do not even want to brush my hair anymore the loss is so extreme. I take no other medications that would cause this. This has been my only change in medicine and the dizziness it the WORST. Please consider reading these posts before you commit to the Rx (learn from my mistake)"
- Beach...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 25, 2019
For Migraine Prevention "I suffered from chronic migraines for about two years and episodic for about twenty. I took Aimovig for 5 months. I quit because of severe side effects, the worst side effect being high blood pressure, which was difficult to control even with medication. I would wake up with my systolic 188 to 200. Once, my BP was 239/120. I had to seek medical treatment. It is a miracle I did not have a stroke. Fortunately, after 6 months, it has returned to normal. Be cautious."
- Blond...
- August 7, 2019
For Migraine Prevention "I’ve had migraines for >9 years- 30d/month. After Botox, they decreased to 15d/mo. I began Aimovig 1 y ago. After dose #1(70mg), the headaches stopped, but I had severe constipation & fatigue requiring treatment. After Dose#2, I had muscle cramps & spasms 24/7. At 6 months, I started 140mg doses. 3 days after my 1st 140mg dose, I had a severe rash w/hives, blisters/skin sloughing, severe joint pain, stiff fingers, wrists, feet, muscle cramping/spasms worsened, constipation, abdominal pain & cramping, nausea, excessive bruising, neck pain & jaw stiffness, insomnia, swelling of hands, face, lips, extremities began within 1 week of 140 mg dose. I was given steroids, antihistamines, NSAIDS, muscle relaxants, pain meds with minimal improvement. With a misdiagnosis of "poison ivy", I continued the Aimovig. Symptoms got worse. A timeline revealed the symptoms correlated to the doses. I have been unable to work. I'm off Aimovig, but symptoms may last 5 months until it clears from my system."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 7, 2019
For Migraine Prevention "I suffer from 25 migraines per month. I tried Amiovig on a trial basis for 4 months. I do have Raynauds Syndrome, so my feet & hands are always cold, however the symptoms increased to finger numbness. I also had extreme mood swings, more so depression & elevated anxiety for which I also take medication. The anxiety has been tremendous! Also, I had 2 rounds of antibiotics due to intestinal inflammation, 2 CT scan with radiation dye tests that were negative. I am so disappointed by this medication as none of my symptoms were listed as side effects for this medication. I'd rather suffer migraine pain than have the severe hopelessness I've experienced, as well as severe bloating that was initially diagnosed as diverticulitis!! I was hospitalized for a week & misdiagnosed!! Does any one know how long it takes for symptoms to go away once stopping Aimovig??"
- Matt...
- December 2, 2023
For Migraine Prevention "I'm shocked to see so many negative reviews. My experience has been overall positive with this drug. I understand everyone's experience is unique to how their body reacts to this drug. I started taking Aimovig 70mg 6 months ago. My migraines are more vestibular, I experienced light sensitivity and dizziness almost daily, brain fog, and my pain was at a 3-4 on a 1-10 scale for months before my doctor prescribed this medication. The first 3-4 months I improved about maybe 50%. I still had days that were bad, but way less. Some days I didn't have symptoms at all, but I still had symptoms about half the time. After 6 months of taking the 70mg dose monthly I would say my symptoms have improved 80-85%. It's been life changing for me. I'm thankful to have a positive experience with this medication. All I can say is give it a chance, and understand that it takes 6 months or so according to what I've read for this medication to take full effect."
- Prefe...
- January 2, 2021
For Migraine Prevention "Update 1 year: +/- one migraine/month, usually in week before injection. Negs: Pharmacy often lags in filling prescription. Got a dud injector and it took 2 weeks to get replacement. The 1/2 life of Aimovig in the body is 28 days: I was late enough in getting my injection that I got a migraine 2 days after my shot. Some of the drug sometimes seeps out of the injection site after I remove the needle. Given small dose, any amount of drug lost is a problem. I think this is a design failure of the autoinjector. Original: Significant drop in complicated migraine episodes. Had near-constant migraines. Also had severe vertigo for more than a year (may have been vestibular migraine). My migraines manifest with nausea, aura, neuralgia, extreme sensitivity to light, sound and odors, and muscle spasms in my neck and jaw. I used to wake up most mornings with a “sick headache” feeling in my occipital region. That has disappeared. My only possible side effect is dry mouth."
- Emma
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 27, 2020
For Migraine Prevention "2nd dose, The first dose I wasn’t sure if it was a relapse of my MS that was making me dizzy, fatigue, short of breath, heart palpitations, space out , and my gut was giving me a little trouble. I’m usually constipated so it was a change. I didn’t refill the medication until my headaches got unbearable and I finally bent and retried the Aimovig to see if it was the medication or a flare I was going through. It was definitely the Aimovig. This time the side effects were much worse. My stomach feels like it’s gnawing on itself and my brain symptoms are magnified x100 if you have a neurological issues you’ll know what I’m talking about. I’m going to have to file a complaint with the FDA ."
- CDano
- June 30, 2019
For Migraine Prevention "I’ve been on this medication less than a week. I take no other supplements or drugs other than a blood pressure medication for mild hypertension. I am a 54 yr old female in excellent health but have 12-16 migraines per month. I’m a TBI survivor. Even with Miralax and laxitives I am having bowel problems, major stomach cramping, horrible bloating. I look 3 months pregnant . I’m nauseous, have vertigo and my head is very fuzzy. I saw a neurologist for the first time last week and immediately placed me on the 140 mg dosage. My head hurts and unlike a typical migraine for me. I’m dreading the next 3.5 weeks and will not inject a second time. All other trials of migraine preventer failed or little efficacy. I would not recommend this medication to an acute or chronic migraineur. Side effects are a nightmare. I’ll take the migraines versus what this feels like. I’ve dealt with those for 24 years! THIS DRUG NEEDS MORE RESEARCH AND OBVIOUS IMPROVEMENT!"
- Boofa
- June 3, 2020
For Migraine Prevention "I just took this 2 days ago, so I can’t say if it completely works to prevent migraines yet. I absolutely have no energy & I’m super spacey. I read the reviews for this medication after the injection & I’m kicking myself now. I listened to my doctor who told me that the only side effect was constipation. From what I’m reading people about 10 days after taking this medication have severe fatigue. Well I’m only 2 days out, & can’t keep my eyes open barely to write this review. I have a 2 year old toddler & this has been difficult so I can’t imagine how the rest of the month will be. I’m regretting this decision so much. I normally have slight fatigue because I have a toddler, so if u normally feel a little fatigue then my suggestion would be not to take this drug. The first day after taking it, I had a migraine all day long. Normally I have them at night. Today it’s SEVERE FATIGUE. I rather take other medication then deal w/this for a month! Never again!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 14, 2020
For Migraine Prevention "I am so sad I didn’t read these reviews before taking my 2nd shot. After the first I felt miserable for about 3 weeks. I felt nauseous, dizziness, fatigue, muscle weakness, upset stomach, foggy headed, could focus or follow a conversation, panic attacks and depression for the first time in my entire life. It subsided and I was blaming how I was feeling on a different med. I felt better after three weeks from my first injection at 1 month I took my second the next day EVERYTHING came back! I’m so so upset. It absolutely took my migraines away but I would gladly take a migraine over this feeling. I feel like we are all lab rats they’re testing this out on."
- Karen
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 18, 2019
For Migraine Prevention "I have a diagnosed with chronic complex Migraines with Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome x 23 yrs. I was up to about 3 days a week in bed. I have had every and I mean every treatment offered, been on every medication that might help with minimal help. January 5, 2019 I got my first Aimovig injection and my life was changed forever. Today is September 18 2019 and I have not had ONE Migraine since mid January, 9 months. I used to feel blessed to go one week without a migraine. "
- Tam
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 16, 2020
For Migraine Prevention "PLEASE BEWARE!!!!!! I’m on my 3rd week from 1st Aimovig injection. This drug has already cut my migraines in half, however, the side effects are unbearable!! 1. Horrible ringing in the ears that doesn’t go away. 2. When I do get a migraine, it is the WORST I’ve ever had, feels like I’m going to stroke-out. My Imitrex/sumitriptan does nothing...no longer works for some reason, and I’ve been on for 20yrs with no problem. 3. Joint pain, legs feel like jello when I walk. 4. EXTREME fatigue!! 5. Constipation (that was the only thing listed). I am told it takes 5 months for this drug to leave your body"
- Sarah
- October 4, 2019
For Migraine Prevention "I have had migraines for over 30 yrs. I thought finally a miracle drug that will help me live a normal life. I am sad to say that it has taken an emotional toll, I have lost my hair on my right side and bald spots on the left. This was not mentioned as a warning that loss of hair would happen. I also know of another person that lost her hair. Sad very sad."
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For Migraine Prevention "My brain felt foggy, confused and not able to focus on necessary thoughts. I am familiar with chronic constipation but this constipation was life altering. I had the sensation that my body was made of hard substance like cement. Laxatives had no effect whatsoever. After 3 months of injection, I felt it was obvious that I discontinue use. My prescribing doctor did not bother to return my phone call or text. Very very scary. Those symptoms remained but started to subside. At that point however, I was struck with Vertigo for the first time. Had to go to ER by ambulance. Since this, I have had an episode where I woke from nap with altered speech. I also have ongoing full body and back pain. Multiple neurologists and rheumatologist have been called on to help me recover. Whether this latest episode was a vertiginous migraine or a stroke is yet to be determined. I will never again use a "new" RX . I feel like a lab rat. People beware."