Emgality User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Mike
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I have been getting migraine headaches for 46 years. I have tried everything to help & nothing worked. I have been taking Emgality for 5 months now with no more headaches & no side effects."

• CQO
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 11, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I have had migraines since I was 5 years old, and the older I'm getting they seem to be getting worst, I get them almost everyday! I have been on Emgality for about 7-8 months now. I have not had any side effects at all. The first 5 months were amazing I was only getting about 3 migraines a month. But these last few months they have slowly been coming back as if the medications is no longer working, I think my body has come immune to it."

• Jessica
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "As a lot of other people on here have noted I took an Emgality shot on August 1st and the second one on September 1st. I have had terrible side effects. Back pain, bloating, heart racing, insomnia and extreme anxiety. I have chosen to stop treatment. I am wondering can someone comment how long it took for the side effects to go away. It is October 11th and I am still experiencing some of these side effects. Although I feel some of them are getting better. I am looking for hope that this nightmare is almost over."

• Charlie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "Aimovig caused severe constipation so my neurologist switched me to Emgality. Both drugs work well, and migraines are almost non-existent now, which has completely changed my life. I have noticed weird dreams, but no other side effects. I am so happy with Emgality. I was able to return to work full-time after 13 years of disability due to migraines."

• Sassy...
• September 4, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I would recommend people do research before going on any new medication - including the new injectable preventatives. I was desperate and agreed to do the Emgality injection with Botox without researching anything, as the doctor was being pushy about it happening that day right then. I was on this approximately 8 months and from the very start had increased anxiety and depression (was put on meds and couldn't leave my house due to the anxiety), migraines increased as did the severity of them to the point where I couldn't go to work, I ended up in the ER multiple times with mini strokes (please keep in mind I am in my mid 20's), I already have chronic constipation but this medication would make me go 4-6 weeks without a bowel movement. I paid completely out of pocket each month for this medicine ($780 every month) hoping it would help and it only made everything worse. Not everyone is the same and if it works well for someone else I am happy for you! Unfortunately it did not work for me at all."

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

For Migraine Prevention "I would not recommend this at all, I have gained 20 pounds, it has not stopped any of my headaches, or any of my symptoms at all. I actually feel worse I have been on this for three months and will not be taking this anymore. I feel this should have been tested more before being put on the market."

• Shghmh
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I started my loading dose of Emgality in July, 2nd dose in Aug. Have had no migraines since but many unexplained side effects that the doctor who pushed it stressed there are none. Have had horrible anxiety, insomnia, stomach problems, pain in middle back, sinus drainage, sensitivity to lights, sounds and smells. Been to numerous doctors and had numerous tests but no answers. I should’ve done my research before letting him talk me into taking it since I’m sensitive to meds anyways."

• Doe
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 27, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "One year on single dose, except initial double dose. One month on double dose. Emgality reduced my migraines from 15/month to 5/month. I knew Emgality was a brand new drug when I started it. NP at neurologist’s office told me there were no side effects. It hadn’t been on the market long enough to prove that was just plain wrong. For me they came on gradually: constipation, dizziness/clumsiness, and most troubling, memory loss. example is stopping in the middle of a sentence because I can’t find a word I’ve known for years. Last month, the migraines started coming back, very mild, disappeared after about ½ hour. I was placed on the double dosing, and the side effects I’ve reported are escalating. I plan to stop the double-dosing and to keep a detailed journal. I’ll let them know at the Neurologist’s office. I dread the thought of stopping Emgality altogether, with a return of 15 days of misery each month."

• Saints...
• July 15, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Worst medicine ever. This injection has made my migraines worse. It has given me serious heart palpitations and only increased my migraines even more. This medicine has really ruined my life and I will be pleased when it is out of my system"

• Kestrel
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 14, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I’ve been on this for 5 or 6 months and I’ve had zero migraines right from the first dosing!!!! So happy to lead a normal life again. Side effects were only tinnitus from the beginning and some constipation issues, but no big deal. In November, I started having pain and swelling in both knees. X-rays show no bone issues, so I’m scheduled for a MRI on my knees next week. After reading about some experiencing joint pain, now it’s making me wonder if it is a side effect of the medication. I’m hoping there is no connection because the medication is working 100% when nothing else I’ve tried has helped at all. Plus all of the other medications had bad side effects and didn’t help me."

• Bbanski
• January 11, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "I did two doses first round and had no migraine the whole month! Dreaded the injection the second month IT HURTS! My mood was melancholy and my bowels had slowed. I assumed it was stress from work. I got two major migraines that month *10 from what I was use too. Came time for third injection. I was super depressed (so out of character) ears ringing, and I hadn’t had a bowel movement in a week. When I went to the neurologist who said it was related to the medication and I need to stop immediately. I had had the 3rd injection that morning. It takes months for it to get out of system. I downward spiralled into a depression unexplainable. I had a constant headache for months that would turn to migraine then back to a headache. It’s been 6 months I still have issues with peristalsis of my gut. My brain literally doesn’t tell my guts I need to go anymore. I would not recommend. My migraines are so much worse than before I started Emgality."

• Disap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I took my first dose of Emgality almost three weeks ago and have been miserable since day 5. Have experienced daily headaches, nausea, some days with diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, and constant stomach upset. My stomach burns all the time and have pain on upper left side of abdomen. I was really hoping this would work for me since so many oral medications have not. Can't wait for this to be out of my system so I can go back to just dealing with migraines and not all these other horrible side effects. The preventatives I'm currently taking were working better without Emgality. Was just hoping to not have to keep taking those because of the bad long term effects. Have to keep trying to find something that will work and glad that it does work for those of you that it is helping."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "I took my first (only) injection 3/14/21 I was fine for about 3 to 4 days then my nightmare began. Very weak, nauseous, body and muscle aches, depression, teeth are super sensitive and hurt to touch, ears ringing and dizziness but the best part is my migraines are worse and more frequent. I will never take another chance again. Who would have thought through all this I WISH I only had a migraine. Does anyone out there know how long this misery will last? I have been in bed for 3 weeks now."

• NDano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Life changing! I have suffered from migraines since 12 years old, now 45 and they have been terrible. I ended up in the ER in August. I cried to my neurologist that I couldn’t take it anymore. I have a husband, 2 kids and a job and I was so sick of feeling like garbage everyday. She gave me my loading doses that day and two shots to take home. I am on the 2nd month and I can’t tell you how awesome I feel!! Everyone around me is noticing how I don’t complain of migraines anymore. I get slight headaches but not bad at all. I feel like I have my life back!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 10, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Helped my migraines but about 5 months in started to cause HORRIBLE side effects, brain fog, severe anxiety, insomnia, etc. Please do your research before trying this drug."

• Robyn
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 15, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "Horrible experience. I could not figure out why I’ve had debilitating depression and anxiety and even suicidal ideation out of the blue which is something I’ve never dealt with or experienced, and for no reason. The only think that changes is that my doctor changed me from Aimovig to Emgality. I’m going back to Aimovig as I did not have any side effects from it and Emgality did not improve my migraines. All it did was give me debilitating depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. Absolutely do not recommend. No idea how long this is going to last but it got worse as time went on and I did not suspect this med as it’s touted as “no side effects” which is an absolute lie - look at the reports here. Steer clear of this med."

• Cjano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I ended up in urgent care because I was worried about throat and tongue and face swelling and breathing, just days after receiving the first shots. Later the same week I ended up in the ER I felt so sick as if having a stroke. My legs are heavy and dead from the knees down and it's hard to walk. I am shaking and experience rapid heart beat and throat feels like have been hit with a brick. I would give anything to get this drug out of my system. Horrific side effects."

• DJano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 28, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I am now on my 6 th month of Emgality. I do take a daily preventive (well over a year) as well. One major thing I've noticed is severe leg and foot cramps. Standing or walking doesn't relieve them. Even though I've had improvement in comparison to the Botox (average of 23.34 migraines a month with Botox to 19.6 with Emgality), I think I will go back to the Botox due to these cramps. My primary care physician has ruled out any kind of vascular disorder and blood work doesn't show I'm deficient in anything that might be causing the cramps. My anxiety is also worse. I wake up at night with severe heart palpitations like a full-blown panic attack. I'm so happy to see individuals that have reported positive results with no side effects. I just don't believe I'm one of them."

• Amber
• August 16, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I can see this medication doesn't work for everyone based on the reviews below. For me, this medication was a straight up miracle, I have my life back. I have been on emgality for 9 months now. I went from 20-25 migraines a month, with a reduction to 10-15 when I was on botox, and now with emgality, I maybe have 1-3 headache/migraine days a month. After trying almost everything, this is the only thing that has worked. I definitely have some tingling in my hands and feet sometimes, but it's minor. And all benefits outweigh risk for me. So happy this came into my life. I think for those who it doesn't work with, it may be that their migraines are from a different cause. I feel like I did gain a little bit of weight, but I switched to a plant based whole foods diet and lost weight and don't have constipation issues or weight gain issues anymore. The pain of the needle is worth the migraine free life."

• demellj
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "Has anyone else have side pain like near your right side hip or back pain?"

• Rainy...
• September 21, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I have chronic, debilitating migraines, 15-19 per month on average. I utilized the Emgality injectable on 9.2.20. I battle dizziness, nausea, aversion to sound, etc. Certainly, I can only speak to my experiences, and I am not advocating for or campaigning against any particular treatment. This said, I will never, ever inject Emgality again. The side effects- lingering constipation, difficulty breathing, eyesight and hearing have gone a bit haywire, nausea, red and itchy face, neck and chest- are brutal, and NOT worth it. With the exception of nausea. I have been fortunate not to have any previous issues with the other side effects mentioned above, and can think of nothing else (no new meds, lifestyle or environmental changes) to attribute these symptoms to. My headaches have not lessened in frequency or strength. Additionally, I find that, thus far, Imitrex does not work as effectively. I hope this development reverses itself."

• Patty
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "I had a terrible experience with Emgality . The first month was good lowered my migraines and few side effects. Second month was horrific! Right after second dose (1/2 hour) it was like a wave of pain overcame me. I had a 8 day migraine with high pain throughout. Then other side effects kicked in like stomach aches and nausea, shooting burning pain throughout my body. A confused & fatigued state, I had to deal with for approximately a month. I will not do the injections again."

• Stef
• December 30, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "My friend committed suicide 2 weeks after getting her first double dose injection. She gave us no warning signs. Pretty sure it was because of this medication."

• Freddy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I hesitated taking this medication but the persistent pain and suffering caused by my left-sided trigeminal migraine left me no choice, as all other treatments (dozens) didn’t work. It’s been 2 weeks now, and no migraines. I would like to mention a notable point, that all symptoms related to my migraine-stiff neck, stiff jaw, taste of metal, phantom smells, feeling of irritated trigeminal nerve to the touch, sensitive vision, anxiety and difficulties with speech ( I want to say a word, but another one comes out, or visualizing a word but being unable to vocalize It)- those symptoms still persist. I am so thankful the pain seems to be gone, and any symptoms stated above are quite manageable. I wonder if anyone else is experiencing similar results?"

• brown...
• August 9, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I've had 15 days a month of migraines for 20 years and my doc recommended this after my insurance hiked up the price of my slightly effective Botox. To date I've taken the loading does and then three more injections after that, so I've been on a little over three months. I can say that my 15 days a month has now dropped to 1. And that 1 only lasts a few hours then I'm back to feeling good. The not so good? My normal blood pressure is now 160/90 and I'm constipated. Then there's the terrible anxiety. I've noticed for a week -10 days after I inject the shot I'm unbelievably nervous, anxious and can barely hold a thought. Normally I'm super laid back and stressful work situations don't bother me. Now I feel like I'm going to explode from the anxiousness. So after learning how to live and work with chronic migraines those are almost gone but now I have to deal with crippling anxiety? Again, from a person who NEVER stresses or worries about things and can handle huge work loads?"