Mar 1, 2011 (Started Jan 15, 1985)
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EffectivenessMajor (for migraine headaches)
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Side effectsModerate (for Overall) (sleepiness)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenVery hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
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.
Side effects:
sleepiness
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