Imitrex User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Lol...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 7, 2016

For Migraine "I have suffered from migraines for 32 years. Have taken several medications and combinations of said meds prescribed by my physician to combine. This past year has been a mild one as far as migraines for me, but have had around 13, I guess, and we tried Imitrex. I can say that it has worked for me. My migraines are triggered by the changes in barometric pressure due to weather, so I almost always have them in spring and autumn."

• Mol...
• May 18, 2017

For Migraine "I took Maxalt for years, it knocked me out completely. Horrible. If you have a job. I started taking Imitrex, and in 15 minutes, my migraine disappeared! Amazing! I didn't get any of the side effects that everyone talks about. I was fine! And it didn't bother my stomach either!"

• NaN...
• December 1, 2016

For Migraine "Been having headaches all of the sudden, the entire month of November. Bad headaches! Was actually scared to take Imitrex because of side effects, but finally took it after 2 days of agony, and it worked!! So happy this worked for me."

• Zon...
• March 31, 2008

For Cluster Headaches "Imitrex is a wonderful drug for us cluster heads. I've not been without one on or about my person for the past 17 years. I'm sure that all of us cluster sufferers only wish that they would work a lot faster (like the injections), but I am so thankful for them in any form. A real 'life saver.'"

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2010

For Cluster Headaches "I consider Imitrex to be the greatest medicine in the world, at least as far as my health is concerned. I am never without the auto injector. When a chronic headache comes on, I inject myself, and 3 to 4 minutes later ... no pain. My muscles are fatigued, and I'm somewhat tired for about 30 minutes, but NO PAIN! ... Yes!"

• Dmy...
• April 13, 2010

For Cluster Headaches "Injections are expensive, but they are the only thing that I have found that works for my cluster headaches. Truly a lifesaver. The burning sensation is ugly, but better than the viciousness ripping of my head to pieces."

• KKa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2019

For Migraine "I was just recently prescribed Imitrex. It only works for a few hours for me, then the migraine is back and usually worse. Kind of like a rebound. I've only taken four doses. The chest pain it is causing makes me feel like I’ve been kicked in the chest. Not the best for chronic migraine."

• Mot...
• December 11, 2015

For Migraine "Helpless migraine victim for 20 years. My doctor recommended Imitrex, so I took it. I took one 100 mg, it tasted horrible. I had an upset stomach for almost 4 hours. I did get a heartburn feeling in my chest, hot flash, mood swings, but my migraine disappeared. I will speak to my neurologist regarding my side effects. I would consider using Imitrex again in the future."

• Anonymous
• June 12, 2009

For Migraine "I'm a 3-4 migraines per week person. When I first tried Imitrex, I thought I had found my own personal miracle. Even on days that I didn't have a full-blown migraine, I would still have pain, and this was the first time I felt completely pain-free in years. Unfortunately, the honeymoon wore off after about 8 months. I used Imitrex quite frequently during that time and had wonderful results, even though sometimes I had to take two pills to really do the job. But after eight months, two pills weren't doing the job, my headache was still lingering."

• Anonymous
• March 11, 2008

For Migraine "I'm 3.5 months pregnant and had been suffering from the worst migraine I'd ever experienced for 2 days. I finally went to urgent care as instructed by my OB. They gave me an injection of Imitrex. The side effects suck. I felt disoriented and my head felt heavy. I was sweating. After about 20 minutes, the side effects subsided a bit and I was able to go. It is now 2 hours later and I feel 100 times better. My migraine is basically gone. If you can deal with the side effects, it's worth it."

• Man...
• September 21, 2011

For Migraine "I have been using Imitrex for over a year now. It works very well for me. I had some trouble with chest pain for a while. My neurologist told me to try 1/4 to 1/2 tablet (25-50 mg). This has worked for me. The headache goes away and all side effects are diminished. I found that the side effects varied depending on the manufacturer. There is something like a 7% variance in dosage (a 100 mg tablet can contain as little as 93 mg or as much as 107 mg of Sumatriptan). Also, some coatings dissolve faster than others, therefore, more severe side effects if the Sumatriptan is absorbed too rapidly."

• Mig...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2018

For Migraine "I took this today when I felt a migraine coming on the left side (eye pain, watery eyes, runny nose, nausea), and within 20 mins the migraine was completely gone. I burped a bit and felt kinda loopy for like 5-10 min then. Bam, gone as if it never happened. Can’t believe I went so long without Imitrex. Missed so much work and fun times due to migraines before."

• Anonymous
• December 25, 2010

For Migraine "I have high regard for Imitrex. And the generic first provided by Dr. Reddy was equal to the original Imitrex. However, I have recently been required to use a different generic, and it is basically worthless. I was taking 50 milligrams and having the migraine gone within an hour. Now, a 100 milligram tablet has little effect, and I usually have to take a second 100 milligram tablet to get any relieve. I would sure like to know how the generic industry works because, for me, it does not seem to be quite up to speed, at least with the drug that I need most."

• Str...
• May 18, 2015

For Migraine "From the moment I started taking Imitrex in 1996, it has worked wonderfully for me with probably only two or three occasions over the years where a headache has persisted. It has been my wonder drug. I do get very frequent migraines and take as little of it as possible, but I will normally take 10 to 12 50 mg tablets per month with few, if any, side effects."

• Big...
• June 17, 2011

For Cluster Headaches "Gets rid of my headaches easily, but sometimes takes an hour before it works. Taking it on an empty stomach seems to speed up things. The only downside is they are quite expensive, even with insurance."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2019

For Migraine "I had a horrible reaction to Imitrex, due to a possible drug interaction with Wellbutrin. I had gone to the E.R., worried that I might have been having a stroke. It was clearly stated in my chart that I was on Wellbutrin, but they prescribed Imitrex for me at the E.R. anyway, after presenting with what they concluded to be a complex migraine. I took an Imitrex pill when I got home, and almost immediately after taking it, I experienced the most horrendous and oppressive, burning headache. It felt like the most painful and unbearable sinus headache I had ever experienced. So, I didn't try to take Imitrex again. Then, at my follow-up visit with my doctor, he asked me how the Imitrex was working, and I told him that I couldn't take it because it actually gave me a worse headache than I had started with. He said, 'Oh yeah, Imitrex is known to have a negative interaction with some antidepressants, like Wellbutrin. I wish someone had noticed that when they prescribed it to me."

• Kim...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 25, 2017

For Migraine "I have been using Imitrex 5 mg injections for several years as an emergency migraine abortive. While it did instantly relieve the head pain and nausea, I had to then wait out 30-45 minutes of side effects. Those side effects were: upper jaw pain and overall body aches (like when you have the flu), such as super sensitive skin, even my hair hurt. But for a long time, this was the only option available to me through insurance, and the side effects were more bearable than the migraine. But recently the injection stopped working, and I ended up having to go to the ER. Now I have been given Zomig nasal spray. I have not had a reason to try it yet, but I am worried about side effects."

• ste...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 12, 2017

For Migraine "I avoid taking Imitrex if I can because I experience so many side effects from it. I get jaw and shoulder pain/stiffness, pain in the back of my neck and scalp, headaches, drowsiness, and I just generally feel weird and awful after taking it. After 2 hours or so, my migraine goes away and the awful-ness of the Imitrex lessens, so that is why I do take it occasionally. Every time I take it, I'm reminded of how badly I need to find something else."

• Gla...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 22, 2017

For Migraine "Lifesaver! This med has helped give me my life back. I occasionally had 3 days of lights off, ice pack, cool and quiet bedroom time for the pain, often to the point of vomiting. I've been on it for years and take the injections with warm and tingly side effects, but completely worth it. I crash for an hour with an ice pack, and when I get up, I feel fantastic. Love ❤"

• uns...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2013

For Migraine "Before Imitrex, I had migraines that would last 2 days. I finally went to emergency to get a shot of Demerol, and then sometimes it would not work. I would be right there with my bowl and sunglasses on, waiting my turn. I was put on Imitrex when it first came out, and the long-term effect was not for sure on people. Anything is better than a migraine headache. I started taking the shots, and at first, it made me feel a little funny for the first 2 minutes, then it cleared up, and within 15 minutes, my migraine was gone. After using it for a while, I developed an immunity to it. I then had to use 2 shots. My doctor at the time had me stop using it. It was a great medication for migraines back then."

• Lau...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 13, 2017

For Migraine "Started having debilitating (not able to take my head from under the pillow and nausea/vomiting) migraines after having my daughter. I get about 4-6 a month, most of them are menstrual migraines, but I was lucky to find Imitrex soon after I started having migraines. I used to take injectable or nasal spray, but have been on 10 mg tabs for a few years now. Nothing else but Imitrex works, and it works for me every time. I am not a fan of the side effects at all, which are muscle tension, mostly in the jaw and neck, as well as feeling drained for several hours after. I will take it over the horrible migraines any day though."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 8, 2013

For Migraine "I have been on Imitrex for years now, and when my migraine starts, Imitrex takes care of it. Only a couple of times, I had to take the second pill. I'm on 100 mg, as for side effects, I have not had any. My doctor has me on Topamax to help control them, and I keep my Imitrex with me when I need it."

• Anonymous
• December 27, 2010

For Migraine "The magic migraine medicine! I'm 47 years old and have suffered from moderately severe migraines since I was 11. The list of different drugs I've taken over the years is too long to recite, and the only other drug that has been effective in any way is Fioricet/Fiorinal, but I develop a tolerance to Fiorinal. I was skeptical when I first tried Imitrex, but have become a believer! I have taken both nasal spray and tablets, and both work quickly and thoroughly with NO SIDE EFFECTS. Truly the magic, miracle migraine medicine, for which I am sincerely grateful."

• ply...
• March 24, 2008

For Migraine "This medication is by far the best migraine medicine that I have used. The only thing that works better is a trip to the ER, and then you have to suffer for hours and hours waiting on the doctor and have an extremely high bill. Imitrex always works for me."

• lif...
• April 29, 2008

For Migraine "The first few years I was prescribed Imitrex, I thought it was a miracle drug. Now, after ten years, I find that I need to add Excedrin Migraine with it, and I still have residual pain. Still...it sure beats a full-blown migraine."