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Most Popular Types: Imitrex, Imitrex Nasal, Imigran (Show all)

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24 patient evaluations for Sumatriptan

Purpose: Migraine (Started Jun 01, 2002)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 01, 2002 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Jun 01, 2002
Advice & Tips
I took Sumatriptan for many years, although it had considerable side effects. Sumatriptan side effects increased over time. I switched to Eletriptan, which has fewer side effects for me and works just as well.
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Purpose: Migraine (Started Jan 14, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 15, 2006 As needed Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Migraine (Started Jul 15, 1998)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 28, 2012   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
May 28, 2012
Advice & Tips
I was first given this medication with a disabling migraine which had lasted for nearly a month, possibly related to my epilepsy. It was in a clinical trial with another drug as an IV injection. I'm not even sure if that type of treatment is still available, but it was extraordinarily painful has the IV site had to be moved with every injection due to degradation of the veins. However, it got rid of the headache. At that point, I didn't particularly care about anything else. Imitrex by itself is a wonderful medication with which I experienced tremendous relief with absolutely no side effects.
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Purpose: Migraine (Started Mar 01, 2001)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 01, 2012 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Dec 01, 2012
Advice & Tips
I take Phenergan with it.
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Purpose: Migraine headaches (Started Aug 13, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 12, 2012 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Dec 12, 2012
Advice & Tips
Helps my migraines a great deal
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Purpose: Migraine headaches (Started May 08, 2013)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 09, 2013 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
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Purpose: Migraine headaches (Started Aug 01, 1991)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 17, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Mar 03, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Mar 17, 2010
Advice & Tips
I take it with 10 mg. of generic Reglan, so I get more rapid blood absorption. It works about 50% of the time, if I take it in time.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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  • graclyn
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    MS: 11 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: mild
    Walking: mild
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Purpose: Migraine headaches (Started Aug 02, 2002)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 24, 2008 Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Weakness in arms
Date
Nov 24, 2008
Advice & Tips
Try not to repeat doses unless your doctor approves it since rebound headaches can occur and also be careful of drug interactions and blood pressure issues.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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Purpose: Other (Started Jan 09, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 27, 2008 As needed Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Gagging (throat spasm), Nausea and vomiting
Date
Mar 27, 2008
Advice & Tips
made me gag and throw up so would not be good if taken while away from your home
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Purpose: Migraine headaches (Started Jan 15, 1985)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 01, 2011 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Side effects:
Sleepiness
Date
Mar 01, 2011
Advice & Tips
Works to eliminate the pain in 30 minutes. It seems to help extend the time between migraines. I am a small person, with sensitives to some meds. With Imitrex, I have to buy the single dose vials which I inject myself and don't use the auto injector. A full dose makes my heart race badly, so I use 1/2 the regular dose. (For those who won't self-inject, your doc or walk-in clinic can do it.). I've it's critical to rest or sleep afterward for a while, or the migraine will return within 24 hours.
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