Aimovig User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Beb...
• 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, and 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."

• Dee...
• January 10, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I got this medication, Aimovig, on August 9th, 2019, after I had a CT scan and an MRI, and the only thing they found was on my left side some white area that is linked to migraines. So I can say that it did stop the migraines, but the fatigue, muscle ache, and constant vertigo were not worth it! Worst of all, YOUR HAIR WILL FALL! If I was allowed to post photos here, I would show you in August I started losing it, September even more, October, and November I lost so much hair I became very depressed and it's slowed down by December and January of 2020. It's still going, but not as bad. The problem with this medication is that it stopped a lot of blood flow to the scalp so it started falling, and when I say my hair was falling, it was falling by the roots! A lot of research has to be done about this medication. Yes, it works, but the side effects are way too much, they need to work on it a little more."

• Jus...
• May 12, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "On Aimovig, I have had a very positive experience as far as my migraine days go. However, my side effects keep building. I started with my 140 mg dose in January. At first, my side effect was that I was constipated, but now I can't poop at all. Teas used to help, but now they don't. Long story short, my side effects since starting the Aimovig injections are I'm retaining water, anxious, congested, tachycardia, muscle cramping (shoulders, lower back, thighs the most), PLUS the constipation. Just wondering now if Aimovig is worth it."

• Nol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 20, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I had 9-15 headaches per month; after my first Aimovig injection, I had 3 the first month! My second month, 0, until I had too much alcohol, then I had one that night and the next. I just took my 3rd injection, and I am going to refrain from any social alcoholic beverages to see if that could be my trigger. After 25 years of headaches-and not being able to figure out if I had a trigger-I feel wonderful! The only side effect is that the injection in my right thigh is painful during admission, and then my thigh is incredibly sore for about 30-90 minutes after, but the left has no pain at all."

• Reg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "Started noticing drastic reduction in migraine days after the second Aimovig shot (went from having 20+ a month to 1-2), but it had such horrible side effects that I had to get off the drug. I was dizzy and tired all the time, not to mention bowel movement changes everyone is talking about. I developed shingles after 2 months of being on this drug and started having unexplained vaginal bleeding. Vaginal bleeding isn't listed anywhere on the side effects for Aimovig, but it is the only medication I've added recently. My OBGYN performed an ultrasound and blood check for hormone imbalance, but everything checked normal. I have been off of Aimovig for 3 months now, and my migraines are coming back. Other than taking medication for high blood pressure, I am a healthy woman. I saw that it takes 5 months for this medication to be flushed out of your system. I don't know how I'm going to last another 2 months."

• Red...
• February 20, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I started taking Aimovig in October of last year. I have gotten migraines since a shingles infection about 5 years ago (just had received the flu shot) and the onset of menopause. I had daily migraines, and nothing I took appeared to help (I was even placed on methadone). Over the years of not functioning, I finally figured that ANY STRESS perceived by my body will trigger a migraine attack. Hearing about Aimovig, I was so hopeful, especially since I had some amazing reduction in migraine severity and days. Yet, I am on month 4 of Aimovig with nonstop migraines for the past 3 weeks. I went through my allotted regular migraine meds for this month, as well as my reserves - my body is exhausted, I am getting more and more depressed and already know I am in the cycle of daily migraines!!! HELP!!!"

• Toe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I had my first Aimovig injection 6 days ago. The injection itself was not unpleasant, however, within two hours of having received Aimovig, I had extreme dizziness, excruciating chest pain, shortness of breath, hives on my face, rash on my stomach, mouth ulcers, body aches and pains, joint pains, stomach cramps, and leg cramps. Not to mention I have had a migraine since the day of the Aimovig. These side effects have not dissipated in 6 days. Hoping they do soon. I will not be trying the medication in the future. The FDA needs to be made aware of all side effects."

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

For Migraine Prevention "First injection today 70 mg x 2, itching at injection sites within 5 minutes, raised blanched sites within 3 hours, 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 a 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."

• Mav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2018

For Migraine Prevention "Have had 3 doses of 70 mg. Migraines decreased a little in severity and maybe 10 a month vs. 14. Was getting Botox every three months. My hair has been having major shedding now for 2 1/2 months. Very noticeable thinning now. Shedding continues. Will not be taking my 4th dose. Praying the hair loss stops and regrows. Also of note: my arthritis pain in my hands and feet has increased so much it was keeping me awake last night. This has to be from the Aimovig! Beware!!"

• Tar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "After 2 months on Aimovig, I’ve sadly decided to discontinue this medication. The drug worked amazingly well in preventing migraines, from which I’ve suffered since age 17. However, by the second month of administration, I realized my side effects of extreme lack of energy, lightheadedness, constipation, bloating, and weight gain are attributed to this medication. I definitely think more post-marketing research needs to be done by the company. It’s truly a shame because Aimovig worked perfectly in preventing my migraines, but the side effects definitely outweigh the benefits."

• Diz...
• February 8, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I received my first dose of Aimovig and had the worst migraine ever, which ended me up in the ER. After the injection that my doctor gave me, I was dizzy for a day, and then the migraine came. Now I have pain in my temples, I'm very dizzy, and my legs feel weak. I never had symptoms like this before. I am so upset that the doctor told me the side effects were leg cramps and constipation. I will NEVER go back to this doctor again, as I feel she misled me. I would have never taken this injection if I saw this site before my visit with the doctor. The dizziness is crazy, and I've had to take a lot of time off from work."

• Ach...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "Side effects have been very bad: lower back pain, cramps, bloating, constipation, fatigue. About a week after taking the injection, I had one of the most severe migraines I've ever experienced. Previously they were cluster headaches, but this was intense pain all around my head, even at the base of my skull. I understand Aimovig has worked for some, but would advise trying all other options first. From what I've read here, many others have also had serious side effects."

• Kar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I only had two doses and am discontinuing Aimovig. I started feeling fatigue, nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, blurred vision, increased anxiety, heart palpitations, shakiness in chest, eye pressure/pain, and a crazy upper respiratory infection/sinusitis with fever started. I am on the second round of antibiotics, and that's finally clearing up. There is no other explanation for all these side effects to come on all at once. I was told by my neurologist that the ONLY side effect was constipation, which can be an issue since I take a double dose of iron daily for anemia-I didn’t notice that getting any worse. Go figure. After doing my own research and finding that so many other people were reporting these same side effects, I decided to stop. My migraines are hormonal but can be triggered by stress. Since my stress level is way down, I was only getting one or two migraines per month. Now, like so many others, I’m waiting for this scary new drug to be out of my system!"

• Nom...
• August 6, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I have been using this drug for 4 months and have no more migraines and no side effects other than constipation - using Miralax for that - previously had 15 migraines per month and now possibly 2 per month which I take an Aleve - my neurologist in FL did a 6-year study of the drug in his office and told me up front about the constipation. He did require a brain MRI, EEG, and complete blood work before I could start and told me the amount of migraines I was having were no way to live - I was living on Imitrex and Compazine - always having or getting over a migraine - rarely had a week off - I couldn’t plan trips, golf games, a night out as I was never sure when a migraine would strike, some lasting up to 5 days - please give this drug a try, it has changed my life - I am otherwise healthy and work out daily - no weight gain, hair loss, fever, chills, or insomnia - good luck to all, it’s not an easy road being a migraine sufferer -"

• kwe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2018

For Migraine Prevention "I rec'd my first injection the first Friday in September. Now take what I say cautiously because, yes, I've been on it less than a month. I had a migraine that I woke up with on the following Monday morning and, of course, was bummed. As a migraine sufferer since the age of 6 (I'm 37 now), my migraines have only become more intense and frequent since I've gotten older. I've tried just about everything out there for prevention and never leave home without my abortive medication in my purse. That being said, since that migraine the Monday after, no migraines since. I had a very small headache last weekend, took OTC, and it went away 30 mins later. I haven't been able to use OTCs since Jr. High. I am amazed. I am happy and less depressed. I hope it continues because it truly has been what I have been waiting for just about... my whole life. I'll come update, especially if it ends up being garbage like a lot of other stuff I tried."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2018

For Migraine Prevention "Began Aimovig 3 months ago. I have been a migraine sufferer since 8 years old and am now 40 years old. I've been prescribed medication for migraines in the past; however, none of these medications were able to control and rid the debilitating migraines that I experienced 2-3 times a week. I have not had a migraine except for 2 days after I had my first injection. I have had a total of 3 doses now and am extremely happy and thrilled for this medication."

• JJa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "It has been a month now, and I am still suffering from terrible side effects of this drug. I already shared a list on here (2019-09-15) but wanted to add to it as I think it is important that others know about this. I have severe exhaustion, no energy-not even enough to stand up. I feel tingly and strange all over all night long and can barely breathe. I felt like my blood sugars dumped out as I had this happen one time to a bee sting. So I ordered a glucose monitor and started using it. On the days I feel the worst at night, my sugars are over. This is not normal for me. I looked this up and found that my blood sugar could be dropping at night to dangerous levels, which causes my body to go into crisis mode, and this can lead to higher readings in the morning. Now I will need to get up at 3 a.m. to check them so I can see if this is indeed the issue. So for those of you feeling completely exhausted with no energy, this could be the problem. You need to call the FDA and document your side effects."

• Hop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 19, 2018

For Migraine Prevention "I took my third injection of 140 mg on September 4th. My last Botox was in August. I have had a solid migraine since taking the Aimovig. The migraine is not on the right or left of my head, but it is coming up from the back of my neck to the top of my head. I have felt and sounded like I have a bad congested cold, and I have had a urinary tract infection. My energy is zero, I am so fatigued. There are definitely more side effects than constipation, and they need to list them. Constipation is definitely a side effect, but not the only one. I believe the 140 dose was too much. I will definitely go back to 70 mg in October and try that. God bless you all. Praying for all that suffer."

• All...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 19, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I have taken 6 or 7 injections. My doctor tells me over and over that my new side effects have nothing to do with the injections, but I really do not believe her. Besides severe exhaustion, constipation, and vertigo, I also have very long menstrual periods. Does anyone else experience period changes?"

• Dre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 8, 2018

For Migraine Prevention "Second month injection was 2 days ago. 1st month, I got very tired, had a lot of muscle spasms, and migraines were daily but not severe. Yesterday, I felt out of it and exhausted, and this morning I was up with diarrhea at 4 and 6 a.m., even though I took Imodium. Now I have a migraine on top of feeling like I have a stomach flu, and every inch of my body aches. I was told by my neurologist, “oh no side effects,” and I expected a miracle. For me, it’s just made everything worse. Very disappointed. Happy for those it helped. I feel like garbage."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I have been on Aimovig 70 mg for 5 months and went to 140 mg this month. About an hour after both shots, I got horribly sick. I could not stop throwing up even though I had nothing in my stomach at the time. I had stomach cramps and additional pain in my neck and shoulders. I have been so irritable, depressed, and anxious, and the headaches are not much better. I also have a loud ringing in my ears that is hard to overlook. It seems like the side effects are so much worse than the headaches even though they do not show but a couple of side effects on the paperwork. They need to research this drug a lot more before making this seem like a wonder drug that could be harming people. We already have enough pain and problems. We also need to check on the doctors that prescribe this medication to see if they are getting kickbacks or are part owners of the drug!!!"

• sma...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I was concerned about trying this medication because constipation was a potential side effect, but I thought I could just add more fiber. Wrong. This drug made me so constipated that I had a bowel obstruction. I still am not back to normal weeks after taking this drug, and it did nothing for my migraines. I'm only talking about me – I can't talk about anybody else – but I wish that I never took this."

• Mig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2018

For Migraine Prevention "I'm halfway through my 4th month and have had a 2/3 reduction in my chronic migraines. I've gone from 20 migraine days a month to 7. There are no side effects, and there is nothing like pain-free days."

• And...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "Aimovig brought my migraine frequency down to almost zero. However, the side effects were awful. The worst being constipation. I haven't taken an injection in over a month, and the constipation still persists. So much so, I have to see a gastroenterologist. If you use this medication, beware the side effects can be severe."

• Tam...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 23, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I have severe fatigue, and my eyes hurt. My vision is getting bad ever since I started taking it. I noticed I was having numbness in my arms and legs every time I took an injection. I’m going back to my neurologist to see what’s going on. I think I could sleep all the time. I have a dull headache all the time and my eyes hurt every day."