Ajovy and Constipation: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Cay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "After 4 years of chronic migraines, daily headaches, and losing all quality of life, I finally decided to try Ajovy. I live in Canada, where it is not covered by MSP or private insurance, however, my neurologist got me into a one-year trial with the drug company. I was terrified to try this medication because of the negative reviews I had read. I have experienced zero side effects that I can note, except for some mild constipation in the first month. I’m now on month three and have been getting more migraine-free days per month as I continue with this treatment. It may not be for everyone, but please don’t let fear stand in your way of trying. It has helped me so, so much, and I no longer feel like there is no hope for recovery."

• Aja...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "Absolutely brilliant, one migraine in a month compared to three a week for thirty years. I've tried everything, and nothing works except for sumatriptan, but that makes me very drowsy. But I'm getting very concerned about the side effects of Ajovy: swollen legs, constipation, lower back pain, anxiety, and fatigue - it's only been three months. I am hoping it will get better, as for me, this is a wonder drug."

• Cou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "I have found Ajovy has really helped with my persistent headache. I have not experienced the alarming side effects as some people have had, but have a very bad reaction each time on the injection site - red, burning areas with blisters and itchiness, which take over a week to disperse and are very painful. Constipation I can deal with, but the itchiness lingers on even when the area is clear."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "I have taken 2 injections of Ajovy - still had 10+ migraines a month (I’ve had them for 20+ years after a head injury). Was on Botox and Zomig and was managing, but insurance forced me to try this drug. It makes me extremely tired and constipated. So tired, sleeping 14 hours a day, so constipated, feeling like I’m going to vomit while having a bowel movement. I will not take this drug again, it’s not worth it, and the long-term effects are still not known. I’d rather suffer a couple of days of migraine pain than a month of being exhausted, constipated, sickly, and not being able to move."

• Bus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2022

For Migraine Prevention "I have just had my first Ajovy injection just over 3 weeks ago. 30 years plus 12-15 migraines a month. Very encouraging results, constipation was the worst, but Movicol sachets help a great deal. Just after my 3rd week, I have the migraines breaking through again. I will inject the 2nd dose in 3 more days, and I can’t wait to hopefully get rid of the migraines that are breaking through. The reduction in migraine frequency has been brilliant, only having 1 in the first 3 weeks that was sorted with paracetamol. I am hoping the 2nd injection will give me 4 weeks migraine-free, but 3 is some of my life back. It might take many years till I am free of the fear of getting a migraine, that’s what rules my life and dictates what I can and can’t do. I have felt no other side effects, but it is early days."

• Anonymous
• November 21, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "I get Botox every 12 weeks for my migraines, but I always have a few migraines with auras around week 11. I had tried Aimovig to counter this, but it actually made me have more migraines. My neurologist offered Ajovy and then said it didn't cause constipation. Wrong! Then week 11, I had 8 migraines with auras in 10 days. I will not be continuing."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2025

For Migraine Prevention "I don't usually leave reviews, but I wanted to share my experience. I was nervous about taking this shot and went online to read reviews and any other information. The reviews made me second guess taking it, and I got a second opinion from my primary doctor. Our plan did not work, and I was still experiencing weeks-long headaches. I finally decided to take it. It has completely changed my life! I went from being sick for weeks on end to having no symptoms. It was like a miracle. I have next to no side effects. Maybe a night or two of weird sleep after injection, and a little constipation. I wish I would have taken it sooner."

• Mee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 18, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "I have been using Ajovy for 10 months. Ajovy did work for my migraines. Five months ago, I began having lots of GI issues. I’ve been miserable! Almost rather have a migraine. Bloating, constipation, and cramping. I was worked up by gastroenterology. Everything was negative until they began reviewing my medications. Ajovy seems to be the guilty party that slows down GI motility."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "I got really sick on Ajovy. I developed severe constipation, resulting in chronic UTIs. It only reduced headaches a few days a month for me."

• VLW...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "My dose was three different injections, 225 mg total. I have nothing nice to say about this medication. The constipation was awful."