Sumatriptan and Drowsiness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• March 21, 2012

Sumatriptan for Migraine "I tried Sumavel DosePro for the first time approximately 3 months ago. It does take away about 80-90% of the headache pain, but I am left with a 'sinus' feeling headache that really hurts when I cough, sneeze, or bend over, which is typical for me for a day after a migraine. The injection sting feels a little like being snapped by a rubber band. It didn't feel extremely painful to me. I do get a fairly intense burning sensation mostly along my scalp, but to a lesser degree across the surface of my skin as well. My arms feel very heavy, and it was frightening at first. My biggest problem is that I get intensely sleepy, and for about 20 minutes, I feel like I'm operating in 'slow motion'."

• Anonymous
• December 28, 2010

Sumatriptan for Migraine "I use Imitrex at the start of my aura, which is usually 20 minutes long, and once the aura is gone, the headache hits me. I add a Vicodin pill with the Imitrex and usually lay down when and where I can. It seems to work for me. The only side effects I have are a stiff neck, upper back, and grogginess for a day or two. I keep Imitrex in my car, at work, the boat, and my golf bag."

• Anonymous
• May 6, 2010

Sumatriptan for Migraine "This medicine works great for my migraine headaches. I experience drowsiness and a heaviness or tightness in my head and neck, but only minimally. My headaches are usually gone within an hour or two. Sometimes the drowsiness is nice because it helps me sleep through the pain. I would definitely recommend this product."

• str...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2016

For Migraine "I've been experiencing migraines ever since I was around 14 or 15. When I went on birth control, they started getting a little better, except for when I was either really stressed or on my period, both times when they are really bad. I talked to my doctor about it, and she put me on Imitrex (which I tried for the first time when I was 15 when my sister took it), and it works wonders! It alleviates the headache in about 30-45 minutes. The thing I've noticed is that it's best when you first start to feel a migraine coming on, not when your migraine is already unbearable. I've also experienced some minor side effects like drowsiness and some minor stomach pains (usually only if I take it on an empty stomach), but other than that, I've had no issue."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 15, 2019

For Migraine "I am 25 years old and have been getting migraines since my early teens. I get 2 or 3 per month, lasting up to 3 days at a time. This is the first prescription drug I’ve tried for them, and I think the good might barely outweigh the bad. My headache is typically gone within an hour, but I experience some pretty awful side effects. My shoulders, arms, and legs get very weak (similar to flu cramps/weakness), my tongue gets very heavy and it’s hard to speak, the nausea is sometimes worse than it is when I have a migraine without medication, and I get very drowsy for a few hours after taking it. Unfortunately, when untreated, my migraines have lasted multiple days. The fact that the headache is gone so quickly is the only reason I haven’t given up on this."

• Anonymous
• April 29, 2008

For Migraine "Imitrex injection has worked well for me for the past several years, but sometimes it doesn't last more than 3-4 hours, and I need a second injection. Pills don't work as well, nasal spray doesn't work at all for me. The only side effects I have are flushing with sweating and some drowsiness. I'm just glad to have it as I get a few migraines a month. I definitely recommend it."

• Amy...
• February 6, 2018

For Migraine "I have been getting menstrual migraines and food-triggered ones (rarely) for maybe 10 years. I am 42. Usually 2-4 a month. If I take sumatriptan in the beginning when pain has started, it works within 15 minutes, and the pain is gone. I wish I had tried it sooner. It does make you a little drowsy and occasionally sweat or feel tightness in your neck, also a diuretic. Take with food and lots of water."

• Mix...
• July 14, 2016

For Migraine "I'd taken Excedrin for years with some effectiveness and then had a streak where headaches would return within a day and sought medical attention. An urgent care doctor prescribed Bubalbital-APAP-Caffeine and I used it as needed for about a year and was happy with the results, but the prescription was running out. Because the medication was prescribed by an urgent care doctor, the prescription couldn't be refilled, so I had to see an internal medicine doctor and he prescribed Sumatriptan. After taking the medicine today, it did eventually take away my visual auras and it seems to block the full-on migraine, but I feel kind of crummy with sinus drainage and pressure, grogginess, and slight nausea. Going to try with pain reliever Naproxen."

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2015

Sumatriptan for Migraine "Works well for my migraines. First couple of times taking it, caused my jaw to feel tight, and makes me pretty sleepy."

• cli...
• November 19, 2014

Sumatriptan for Migraine "Works the best if you only take it once or twice a month. I've had problems with rebound headaches, even when I take this with sodium naproxen. It can also leave me feeling a bit groggy."

• Mig...
• March 7, 2021

Sumatriptan for Migraine "Imitrex works for me sometimes, and sometimes it does not. But 100% of the time, it always makes me feel miserable; skin sensitivity, the room spinning, drowsy, and restless."