Aimovig User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Painter
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Side effects I’ve experienced since injecting Aimovig 70mg 3 weeks ago. An * means the S.E. is ongoing. Injection site bleeding Dizziness (lasted the first week) “Drunk” feeling Vertigo *Loss of appetite Lacy, red rash 1 day after injection Bruising at injection site Total loss of vision in left eye *Nausea *Heartburn *Daily left sided facial tingling/numbness *Severe bloating *Stomach pain *Vomiting *No urge to defecate *Can’t defecate without inducing diarrhea. *Joint & muscle pain *Intense muscle spasms *Increased incidence & duration of tinnitus *Inner ear pain, left side *Excruciating jaw & facial pain with migraine (left side) *Insomnia *Stuffy/runny nose *sore throat *cough *pain behind left eye *mood swings *irritability *crying over things I normally wouldn’t *flushing"

• Allin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I took Aimovig for the first time 3 weeks ago. My doc first tried Emgality. He wanted to try the different types of injectables. I also take Zolmitriptan and Sumatriptan. The side effects are horrible. My doc put me on LOA (Leave of Absence) as a result. I have heart palpitations and what seems like a panic attack without the panic. My heart rate will jump for no reason and I will feel dizzy, tremors...everything but the panic. So bizarre. My head feels foggy and I can't concentrate. Heavy chest/difficulty breathing. Going to bed at 7:30 because of exhaustion. I feel barely alive. FYI. Chronic migraine sufferer for 15 years. 18 -15 days per month I have migraines. I have tried most meds, acupuncture, botox, even medical cannabis. This is NOT the medication for me."

• 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."

• Miche...
• March 11, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "AMAZING!! I have suffered from chronic migraine for many years with no relief. My neurologist prescribed Aimovig monthly injection when it became available and it is almost a complete cure for me! I went from having about 15 severe migraines per month to 1-2. I have no side effects at all."

• Jujumcd
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "This was the worst thing I’ve ever done. I started Aimovig a year and a half ago. About a week after taking it I started with the worst abdominal pain and constipation. It just got worse and worse. Now, a year and a half later, I’m stuck taking linzess every night. If I don’t take it I am left with awful abdominal pains, bloating and constipation. When this drug first came out it said may cause “mild constipation”. Now the ad says “may cause severe constipation”. I had no idea it would ruin my gut forever. DO NOT TAKE THIS. The side effects are horrid. I want to sue them."

• Amari...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 29, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I have used Aimovig 70mg for one year. My side effect symptoms or problems have progressively worsened over the last six months. Terrible bloating, constipation, nausea, pain behind my eyes with blurred vision, hair loss and overall feelings of yuck!! Initially thought it was a wonder drug because my migraines have stopped completely, but the side effects are miserable and not worth it"

• Louie
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 13, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I am a migraine sufferer for 25 years , I have tried multiple preventative treatment with variable responses ! I have been on Amovig for 7 months with very minimal response !! I have been suffering side effects of extreme fatigue, brain fog , significant hair loss and abdominal bloating. I am stopping it and never recommend to anyone !!"

• JJano
• September 15, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I had a headache and my dr gave me the shot and it subsided after the shot. But immediately I nausea. Then I felt like I was on an elevator. Two weeks after the shot and I have had severe side effects from this medicine. I ended up in the hospital where they tested me for everything to make sure it wasn’t something else. The doctor told me that it was the Aimovig that was causing my debilitating side effects. Heres are the side effects I have dealt with. Nausea and vomiting Severe fatigue and drowsiness Brain fog and concentration issues Headaches Tremors and hands shaking Chest pain but might be related to muscle spasms. Extreme exhaustion I can barely get out of bed. I have been having trouble breathing and just getting a full breath. I normally exercise everyday but can barely get through any routine with these side effects. I have severe vertigo that won’t let up. I also have a bloated stomach that makes it hard to eat sometimes. I also have joint pain."

• Spill...
• May 10, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I have suffered with migraines for over 41 years. I used Aimovig 70mg for 3 months This was my price tag for a slight and almost negligable improvement: 1. 1st injection, within 3 hours in the hospital for migraine rescue. 2. Next day, partial blindness in my right eye. That migraine caused a "leak" in my retina. 2. Constipation! And diarrhea - EXTREMELY painful cramping!! 3. Lactose intolerance develops (NEVER had issues with dairy before) 4. Flu/ cold lasting 3 weeks (sore throat) 5. Gained 18 lbs in three months of use!! 6. Fatigue, low energy, 7. Muscle cramp from shoulder up to the back of the neck lasting 3 weeks. 8. Kidney stones, UTI, lower back pain 9. Brain fog, depression, don't-care feeling 10. Nausea 11. Memory loss! Migraines are debilitating. So if the objective is just to improve migraine status … I can concede that it did a little bit.… but if it is to improve quality of life… Then Aimovig (for me) is a FAIL!"

• Cypre...
• October 10, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I've been a migraine sufferer since I was 8-10 years old (now 33). I've been on multiple medications since. I tried Aimovig on September 17, 2019. Since then I have felt like my body is shutting down. I can't be vertical for more than an hour or so without feeling dizzy and nauseated. My migraines have been so intense I've had to go to both the ER and the walk-in clinic to get a "migraine cocktail" of toradol/benydryl/anti-nausea med. My heart rate has been in the 100s+ even sitting down/resting. I've been laying in bed and sleeping the past 4 days. I haven't actively been able to go to work in nearly 2 weeks. My body feels super heavy and I have extreme confusion/brain fog. I've reached out to Aimovig to see if this is a true reaction to which they say it's not what's been documented. They documented my case but clearly these are common reactions based on these reviews. I'm not entirely sure this isn't a reaction either as I take other medications for migraine as well."

• Monka
• July 16, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Had I known...never ever ever would I have jabbed this thing into my body. Seemed fine after shot, 2 days went by and I got a migraine, not too bad. 2 days later I woke up to a jaw that wouldn’t move and a face on the left I didn’t recognize it was so swollen. It was hot and incredibly painful! For 3 weeks I have felt feverish, chills, nauseous off and on headaches some migraines. I just need this to be over! I have chronic and episodic migraine with clusters in between. Sure I’ll be down a day or 2.,.but this? I don’t even know what this is...pure freaking misery for $600. I don’t think they’ve done enough testing! Will I think normally again? Like ever!?! I’m nervous, it’s all about the green back, we’re not lab rats you know- I sleep all the time and my hands shake, I get my words tangled up I’m telling you it’s AWFUL..,a migraine I’m familiar with, a migraine I understand but this? This is torture. Blessings to all-"

• HexDoll
• February 6, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I started Aimovig in October 2019. December 2019 was my last dose for a few reasons. First off, my migraine days per month subsided significantly. I'm 38 years old and have migraines since at least age 12. I get Botox and have my headache days cut from 25 to roughly 12. By December on Aimovig I was down to two headaches. I could not recall what it was like to have head pain under control. Side effects were too much and too concerning. In December immediately following my last injection I started getting severely dizzy, disoriented, detached. I couldn't focus. It lasted for hours. Looking back, each month I had these types of effects, but less severe. The constipation became so severe with no relief. I have anxiety and panic attacks, but after the first month's injection, they were so severe. My normally low BP also spiked. My chest hurt often. It's almost like a tease to have the migraine pain more tolerable, but then the rest of your body falls apart."

• Sunny
• October 18, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I received the first Aimovig injection 10 days ago. Within the first week I had fatigue & chest pains which turned into palpitations, I got 3 eye styes in the matter of a week which is very bizzare. I also ended up having multiple mouth ulcers 3 days ago. Yesterday I started to experience vertigo which I've never had in my life. I have not had a migraine though. However these side effects aren't listed & yet they happened. I've read many people end up having side effects that get much worse by the 2nd dose & I'm just not willing to take that risk. I called Amgen, reported the side effects which they will report to the FDA. This medication is pretty new to the market so remember that when trying it. There may be other possible side effects that you are not expecting. I think if your migraines are bad enough then I would at least give Aimovig a chance because everyone is different but be aware of unexpected side effects."

• Amygd...
• September 24, 2018

For Migraine Prevention "I have had a daily headache for the past ten years with episodic migraines on top of that. In the beginning all days were agony, and then after a couple of years I found some preventatives that give me very moderate relief, but most days of these past years have been terrible to bad...never a good day...never pain free. On June 6th I had my first shot of Aimovig. During the first month I had very mild response. I have now had 4 doses and I continue to see improvement. My daily headaches are 50% better. I have not had a full blown migraine in the last two months. It is as if my whole metabolism is a little slowed down. I had to pay for the first dose out of pocket because my insurance refused to pay. They paid for the last three doses, but my doctor's office called that they rejected the new prior authorization!!! I will fight and fight to get them to pay for this drug. It has changed my life!"

• Sevno...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I don't want to discourage anyone from trying this medication. Like others, we will try anything and everything to get rid of the pain. I have I guess a cross between ndph and chronic migraine. I have had a headache non stop for over years now. Its believed to be caused by untreated lyme disease. Anyhow, I took my first shot on Sept 1st. Within hours I felt, well disconnect from my body. I didn't feel good at all. I have continued to get more and more side effects everyday. Muscle aches and pains, brain fog, anxiety, word jumbling, forgetting things easily. Just an over all feeling of not feeling good. Like the tail end of a flu. Like you can function, but you just don't feel well. Tired, fatigued, weak etc. So needless to say, I won't try this again. Plasma half life is 28 days. I can't wait for all this medication to get out of my system. best wishes to all."

• 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."

• Night...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "I am a 79-year-old female who has suffered from migraine headaches for over 35 years and tried everything that neurologists had to offer. One month ago a neurologist suggested Aimovig and gave me a 140 mg sample. I took the injection the next day; two days later my blood pressure zoomed to 201/110. I was ambulanced to an ER and treated. After multiple urgent care and doctor visits for help, I remain non-functional. I continue to suffer from debilitating migraines, constipation, nausea, vertigo, hypersensitivity, fatigue, etc. I called the national Amgen number for help and learned that Aimovig would be at its lowest in my system in 5 1/2 months. When asked when it would be out of my system altogether, the response was that that factor was unknown. How frightening! Why hasn't the FDA pulled Aimovig off the market? All Aimovig sufferers should form a class action lawsuit against this life-threatening drug. Count me a charter member!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 11, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Don't take this medication! If you do and have the horrible side effects like I do then you are screwed. I took my last dose April 11th and still feel like garbage! So now it says 5 months or more to get out of your system but before when I called them they couldn't tell me anything but it has a half life. I would rather have a damn migraine then this garbage! Chest pain and nauseated etc... Try something else!"

• New...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2018

For Migraine Prevention "First Injection today 70mg x 2, itching at injection sites within 5 minutes, raised blanched sites within 3 hrs, raised red welt at surrounding sites 4 hours after injections intensely itchy; then becoming sore. Anyone else experience this irritation at the injection site? Also felt tight feeling in head and a sense of hot flash, but no headache today. I hope I don't progress with other side effects that were not discussed prior to the injection. In fact, I was told there were no known side effects. I will follow this site and wish you all the best."

• Zoe
• March 4, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Been doing 140mg monthly since May or June 2018. I’m having major side effects. It lumps up like a bubbling pot of water at the injection site itches so bad I left bruises on my thighs scratching at it through my pants. Later on in the month perfectly circular hives pop up at the injection site driving me nuts. Hair loss so significant my parents noticed the amount of hair in the shower. Clogging my drain every week. Muscle aches, muscle spasms. Worse migraines. Much worse. Last one had me screaming my head off. I’ve had migraines for 21 years now. Constipation, weight gain, bloating, depression. I really feel like it’s making me worse. I always end up in a series of migraines during the first week after injections. I’m done. I tried. I know when something isn’t working. I’m an RN so I know when I have problems with medicine and I’m much more alert to my health and meds than most. This was written during a migraine so if it doesn’t make sense sorry."

• Babyj...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 11, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I have taken Aimovig for between 6-8 months. The migraines improved tremendously, but I have had more fatigue, not feeling well, and after the last injection over three weeks ago, almost a nonstop headache, burning hands and feet. I have taken Frovatriptan and Sumatriptan during this time, but headache always comes back. If you take the Aimovig, be aware of the side effects which I have had and others too: Constipation, Fatigue, Prolonged headache, Burning of hands and feet."

• Sassy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2018

For Migraine Prevention "Started 70 mg aimovig 1st month then now use 140 mg. It has helped headaches. Had 3 injections. I feel like I can't continue because of severe joint pain and stiffness. Extreme heartburn and I am miserable. I am going to not take this month and see if I get better."

• NTano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 2, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "The good the bad and the ugly after 5 months of trial 70 mg. The good-literally took 99 percent of migraines away, I had been having migraines repeatedly for years, using tons of imitrex, and Aimovig does take away migraines. The bad: constipation, body rash after one of the injections , weight and appetite loss, and hair loss The ugly!! Severe unexplainable tremors, jerking shock like movements, anxiety, muscle pain, back pain, tingling, numbness, flu like symptoms, spinal pain! Never taking again. I am hoping the side effects wear off. No medical explanation my my symptoms, all happened after injections. Thought I was dying. I finally figured out what’s changed? The Aimovig. Would rather suffer with migraines!"

• Karma
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 8, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "Right after I took my first injection of Aimovig and boy was I sick. I got nauseous and had a bad migraine. A few weeks later I had heart palpitations( which I never had before) and I was so tired I couldn't get up in the morning. The second injection was no better. Same as the first one. Nothing changed. Did anyone test this medicine before it came out? I am no longer taking it. I don't need all of these side effects and the tiredness is the worst. Will never try a CGRP-R again!"

• BebeMom
• September 15, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I have had migraines for 30 years. I’m 43 now. 11 years ago I began Topamax and it worked miracles for me. Until I had 5 kidney stones in 7 months. Started Aimovig 4 months ago. I didn’t notice a difference until month 2 and my “small” headaches were gone. The big ones still came about 3 times a month. I didn’t have a problem with constipation, but I began to have increased anxiety that I couldn’t get on top of. This week, I rushed to the ER with terrible sudden abdominal pain. ER docs tend to treat and street (I work in hospital administration) I had not done much research before Aimovig, now that I am reading this the sleeplessness, anxiety, chest pains when I lie down, it’s probably the Aimovig. I wanted so bad for it to work. It’s worth a try if you can’t tolerate triptans, but be cautious. I have a great neurologist but she is all in on Aimovig. Be careful when you try it. Keep up a headache/side effect journal."