Emgality User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Jjano
• May 3, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "Started Emgality December 2018; only known side effect was injection site redness. By 3rd month I was not having migraines not even a headache. Occasionally I would get a migraine, maybe 1-2 per month. Started to notice hair loss about 4 months in. Joint swelling, numbness and tingling in my elbow started at month 7, went away after 5 months after specialists couldn’t tell me what was wrong. Didn’t attribute to the meds. Month 11 vertigo started. Would come and go but became debilitating. About the same time I started noticing brain “fog” and word finding difficulties that would just randomly come and go which were terrifying. Saw my neurologist and did an MRI; results negative. It seems all of the vertigo and brain fog symptoms are worse the week after the injection. This is month one off of the med. Praying I feel better as I would rather have an occasional migraine than these symptoms."

• Mrs...
• May 7, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "This medication has changed my life. Within one week of first injection I have been migraine free for over 2 years. I suffered from chronic constant migraine pain with no success with many other treatments."

• Gigi
• September 2, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I started getting vestibular migraines 2 years ago at the age of 56. I have never had any serious medical problems before this. I suffer from severe vertigo and nausea along with the headaches too. My neurologist tried me on just about everything you could take for this and nothing helps. I started Emgality November 2019. About two weeks after starting the medication I started severe constipation, insomnia, hair loss, really bad hip joint pain and itching. I told my neurologist about it and he told me none of his other patients had complained of side effects. He said it had to be something else. Wanted me to continue it because it did give me some relief. I suffer from bad vestibular migraines. And it does help me some but I am going to tell him I want to stop it. The joint pain has now started in my fingers, feet and shoulders. I can’t handle the no sleeping and joint pain anymore."

• Illin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I have been on Emgality for 4 months now for chronic migraines. I'm having bad side effects. I have gained 10lbs (I'm a avid runner 20+ miles/week) , cracking and rashed skin, anxiety, horrible dreams, severe neck pain and waking up everyday feeling hung over (I rarely drink). Initially it was great where I had about a 50-60% reduction in migraines, but it's getting much worse, maybe only 10-20% reduction. I'm on day 3 of a migraine and ready to call it quits."

• Marissa
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 31, 2022

For Migraine Prevention "I understand that this drug can be life changing for some people, and as someone who hoped she was one of those people, I do not wish to take that away from anyone. I just encourage caution when trying this drug, as side effects are not properly labelled and a small percentage of people will experience life-altering side effects. I was told constipation was the only thing I needed to look out for (lol). Since my second dose (it's been two and a half months now), I have been experiencing extreme brain fog to the point of having dissociative episodes. I have also had mood swings, aura, dizziness and nausea, weight gain, intermittent cold-like symptoms, and strange cardiovascular occurrences (abnormal breathing, irregular heart rate). This medication has destroyed my life and left me unable to function. There is a lot of propaganda out there promoting CGRP drugs, but I encourage you to find an unbiased source of information on CGRP's role in the body before trying a drug that alters it."

• LCano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 4, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I started Emgality in January 2020 and saw an improvement in my migraines in the first month. After the 3rd month, I began having an allergic reaction at the injection site, which is VERY itchy and irritating. I get huge red, raised welts at the injection site. Other than that, no constipation, no nausea, no dizziness or trouble breathing. Haven't gained weight, but haven't lost any either. The allergic reaction on my skin has almost been enough to make me discontinue use, but I keep telling myself it's a small price to pay for less migraines. I still have a few each month that I usually treat with Imitrex. Has anyone else experienced giant red welts at the injection site?"

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Emgality was something I wanted for months. I had to try to get the insurance to approve it, and when it finally did, I was so happy! The pain of the injection wasn't pleasant, but at least it was short lived pain. To my horror this causes EXTREME ANXIETY! My doctor and neurologist said it didn't have side effects: WRONG!!! The Emgalilty is the only new medication, and I didn't have this problem before taking Emgality. The side effects that I have experienced are: Extreme ANXIETY Irritability Nervousness Itching all over body, Benadryl helps 2 every 4 hours. The slight help this medicine has been for my headaches is of no value at all compared to the horrible life altering side effects. Would not recommend to anyone! I'd rather hurt with a migraine than be an anxious, nervous wreck! Run from this stuff!"

• Court...
• February 19, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "My last dose of Emgality was December 21, 2019. I haven't used it since. I've had migraines since childhood. I'm afraid to restart the injections since the terrible depression and anxiety I experienced from just 4 doses. But the headaches are horrible. I recently switched to a new depression Rx, Prozac. I can't take Topamax with my SSRI. I'm disappointed with my doctors attention to my complaints of side effects and symptoms. I'm at a loss."

• Ruth
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 25, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I urge all of you to report your side effects to the FDA and or lilly. I have experienced abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, weight gain, back pain, insomnia, severe / brutal constipation. I have lost more days to all these side effects than I ever did to my migraines. It did take the migraines away for the most part but not worth everything else. I have stopped the medication and I'm waiting are the side effects to go away. My prayers to all of you for healing. Again, I urge you to report the side effects so we can save others from this experience. God bless."

• LJR
• January 30, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I got my double dose in September and saw little improvement in my migraines. Then following my October and November doses I had an incredible reduction in the number of headaches. I was elated. It took me awhile to connect my muscle and joint pain with the drug and I now realize I’ve had increasing numbness and tingling in my hands and feet for the past few months as well. It took months to build up. I am now in so much pain in my arms and legs that I am woken up multiple times a night from the pain. I also have shortness of breath I didn’t have before. Plus I’ve had more headaches the past two doses. I wish I hadn’t taken the last dose two weeks ago because I’m afraid I have a long haul now before these symptoms go away. I’m really disappointed because it seemed so effective but I can’t wait for it to leave my system now! I wish I’d realized earlier my symptoms were from the Emgality. And my doc assured me there were no side effects. He drank the kool aid."

• Mano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 24, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "Had anaphylactic reaction 2 days after. No one; including Eli Lilly had anaphylactic protocol to follow. Placed on high doses of pred as experiment if helpful. Unaware half life was ~60 days. Muscle aches, lower back pain, lack of appetite, alopecia, fever, and fatigue within 8 hours of injections. Now dysphasia, dyspnea, tachycardia, irregular heart rhythm, hypertension, alopecia, and glossitis. My migraines last longer and more painful. My bp Is high and not uncommon 175/100, resting heart rate 120’s, glossitis, alopecia, dysphasia and dyspnea. Side effects not resolved since initial doses Sept. Instead of making me better I’ve added a whole myriad of health problems. I was told no side effects. A lie. Do your research. Be aware that this drug is newer, the long term side effects are unknown. I still have terrible migraines, can’t take anything due to a concern of my cardiac issues. Now I have nothing to help me; just have to suffer through"

• Roro
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Omg I am so glad I looked here before having myself admitted into a behavioral health center. I took my first loader dose on the 5th of June and for the past few weeks I've had severe depression the lasts few days and I have been an emotional outburst of a cry baby all day at different times of the day and not being able to fall asleep. I have feelings of anxiety doom and gloom overpower me and leg cramps from knee down back calves feel bruised and weak ...thankful i looked reactions to Emgality"

• Cherdes
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I’ve had severe migraines for 35 years & have been on every medication known to man. I’ve ended up in the ER many times & on occasion, left the hospital with my headache. I was thrilled when Emgality worked! I couldn’t believe it. I went 1 week without a migraine, then 2, then 3. I was so happy. But then I started to notice some weird side effects. None that my neurologist mentioned. Strange ringing in my ears, finger joint pain, a feeling of panic and palpitations (right after the injection), constipation and weight gain (20lbs!!!). I took Emgality for 6 mo. and only had about ten migraines. Problem is the side effects don’t go away, they get worse. I’m so disappointed because I thought I found my miracle. Side note-I haven’t taken Emgality in 4 months and I still have horrific ringing in my ears and joint pain. And I can’t get rid of that lousy 20lbs. Migraines are back with a vengeance. I’m going to try Ubrelvy and see if that works. Good luck to you!"

• Regret
• August 22, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Since taking the loading dose, the first weeks I experienced anxiety and not myself at all. I continue to have SEVERE constipation, bloating, and pain in my stomach and back. I have gained (I did not take month 2 dose) over 20lbs in 5 weeks. ALL in my stomach, bum, and legs! Nothing fits in my closet. I am NOT sleeping. The migraines have not changed and the side effects are miserable!! I called my neurologist and she prescribed a depression medicine! I am 45, a mental health therapist and I have never been depressed! Sad yes because I was told to call my PCP for the side effects because what I stated I was experiencing were not listed for this drug. So now what? More appointments I can barely make due to waking up with migraines the day of doctor’s appointments, at this point seriously worried! DO NOT TAKE UNTIL MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS DRUG IS KNOWN!!! I am so REGRETTING it"

• Tru
• May 25, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "Started Emgality November 2019 after daily headaches, migraines two a week approximately and occasional thunderclap headaches. Worked great at first by late December headaches cut to 50%, migraine severity much less and also half and only one thunderclap. Even better January and a February with the only marked symptom being last week before injection return to daily pounding headaches ending in mid level migraine. Then mid March, difficulty breathing started. It is now near June and the doctors have no explanation of why I’m having breathing issues. Turns out it’s a known side effect of Emgality, one of the most common too. It’s terrible, like someone constantly sitting on your chest. Considering the pandemic, could not have been worse timed."

• Teedove
• May 11, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "I have been having migraines since I was a teenager, they stopped for awhile and recently started back. My MD thought the because I had been taking topamax so many years that we should take me off. So we tried Amovig and that gave me severe constipation. So he took me off the Aimovig and said for me to do the Emgality loading dose. I did read the reviews but it was after I had taken the dose. But 6 hours after the loading dose of Emgality I came down with a severe case of depression and anxiety. I mean it was bad it had me crying. So I am stopping the injections are not good for me. They may work for others but it is not for me. Just be precautious with taking any meds almost all have some side effects. I hope this helps someone."

• Annie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I started taking this medicine on July 4th, about 3 weeks ago. First thing I noticed is that I use to have about two weeks a month of headaches due to hormones. Now I'm having daily headaches. Also, I have constipation, major anxiety, trouble sleeping, and itchy hives on my chest. Some days I have no energy and other days I have extreme, negative anxiety. My throat hurts all the time and I'm having sinus issues. I've read that the half life of this drug is about 28 days, but it takes 5 months to completely leave the body. I hope this has helped others who were unfortunate to use Emgality, and to know that they are not alone with all the negative side effects."

• Angel
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "On second month of Emgality. I truly thought that I was on my way to a mental hospital. Days of crying. Uncontrollable crying! Scary thoughts. Never felt so down in my 40 year life. Terrible anxiety!! Please get out of my system fast!!"

• Blue
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 3, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "From the age of 20-44, I suffered migraines. I tried everything OTC &prescriptions for prevention &pain. I had at least 10-20 migraines a month. Triggered from food, weather, stress, & always the week of my menstural cycle. Twice a year I would get the ones that would last 3 days. After they would end my body would be weak & sore from the migraine. First 2 months of Emgality I had a couple of headaches. Not migraines, but a headache! 3rd month, nothing! Not even on my monthly cycle week! 4th month, I had something. Not a migraine. Not a headache. Just a feeling where my migraines use to be. It’s been 9 months, NO MIGRAINES! Only side effect, swelling in my hands and feet. The medication does start to wear off on the 4th week. That is when I get the “feelings where my migraines use to be”. Guys! I’m telling you! This is MY MIRACLE! After 24+ years of suffering with migraines weekly. I found a cure! Yes, I believe it has cured my migraines! Emgality is a miracle drug!"

• Sick...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I have had migraines every day for over 30 years. I have been to numerous headache hospitals all over the country. I tried botox got bad side effects especially with my eyes had to stop. Then went to Aimovig - bad side effects again, heart problems, body aches and made me very dizzy. Then went to Emgality and these side effects are horrible UTI's, flu symptoms, body aches, heart beating out of my chest. Loss of memory feel like I can't get out of bed never ever again. I am on imtrex and zomig every day this works. But I take 1 or the other every day. I have not ever been without a headache. These meds Aimovig and Emgality and botox just don't work for me. Please tell the manufactures that these are scary"

• Tlcdubs
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 31, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Beware of this drug. I started taking it in April. By June, I was hospitalized for intestinal blockage for 4 days and my blood pressure was running around 160/100 (I already was on a BP med.) My waist was literally 11" larger and nothing worked at home. The GIS in the hospital were flabbergasted because nothing was working there either. No one put the Emgality and side effects together because they are severely under reported and it's such a new drug. Neurologists have been prescribing this like candy with no long term monitoring and patients just don't know because it's supposed to be the better drug in the new class. The really sad thing is that it works for the migraines. So do I lay in the fetal position puking my guts out again or keep fighting the ongoing intestinal blockage and bp with an arsenal of drugs and FODMAP diet to try and beat the side effects? It's a heck of a conundrum"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I am on my sixth dose now. It took me nearly 3-4 months to feel a difference. I continue to get migraines around my period and before my cycle. I have gained nearly 15-20 pounds since I started Emgality. I deal with constipation, UTI's, memory fog and full force anxiety. It's unfortunate because I've tried so many medications. I was getting anywhere from 3-4 headaches, 1-2 migraines a week. My neurologist said there were no side effects using this drug. However, I feel as if I've gained ungodly weight and have awful mood swings."

• Anna
• March 10, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I have been taking Emgality for about one year. I have had zero migraines since I started it. Zero. However, I have gained 15lbs and have a lot of GI symptoms (constipation, gas, bloating, acid reflux). While I don’t love these side effects, they are tolerable given the benefit of no headaches. I do believe it is worth a try."

• Surgi...
• June 13, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Let me start off by saying I have tried EVERYTHING out there for my daily headaches and migraines. When I was first introduced to Emgality I initially thought this would be just another medicine that wouldn’t work for me. Boy was I wrong. I went from literally waking up with a migraine or headache every single day to only having one per month which was easily managed with over the counter medicine. This medicine has truly changed my life. I used to not be able to go out and have a good time because I feared the loud music would induce another migraine. I wasn’t able to spend time outside in the sun as it would usually create a headache and eventually a migraine. Now, I can go out and listen to my favorite music without any worries. I can spend time in my garden and play with my son without having to dread a headache afterwards. This medicine has made such a difference in my life and I’m truly thankful to have something that actually helps me."

• Super...
• August 21, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "After starting emgality I started having GI issues. I had severe constipation, severe abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, insomnia, back pain, weight gain. It did take away the headaches; hardly any headaches or migraines. I spent over $2,000 on procedures trying to determine what was wrong with me and now I'm faced with the fact that it was side effects from this medicine. I've only been off of it for a couple weeks so it's going to take awhile to get out of my system. I am truly hoping that it doesn't take the whole 5 months for me to feel better. It's not worth all the side effects. The part of me regrets taking it but had I not taken it I would have wondered if I was suffering from migraines needlessly. Well I have my answer.... I want my body back even if it means the migraines as well. Thank you so much everyone for posting and letting me know that I'm not crazy."