imitrex and migraines

s experience with the imitrex has been - good or bad - and if they have any other tips of things I can try (non-medicinal) to reduce the pain, etc., of the migraines. Fortunately, (knock on wood), I haven't had a migraine since I saw my doc on thursday, so I haven't tried the imitrex yet. I'm always leary/hesitant about ANY new medication, so would definitely appreciate any advice about this med that anyone might have. Thanks so much!

I get migraines as well and although I do not take imitrex, I to take a triptan, which is what imitrex is. The triptan that I take is called zomig, and I take a nasal spray version. There are lots of triptans on the market and imitrex is one of the first, the generic name is called sumatriptan and it is what they will give you in the hospital, but by injecteion, if you ever go in for a migraine...

Recently I have been experiencing persistent migraines. These are awful! I vomit and the whole nine yards. I have been taking Imitrex for the migraines, but have increased my intake to about one Imitrex every second day (that's what the averages tell me). My pharmacist raised the alarm and now my doctor is running tests. I didn't know, but apparently Imitrex, taken in large doses, can lead to stroke! This is the first forum I have ever joined.

Ask your doctor for Imitrex 100mg, is not narcotic, non addictive and it takes away your migraine right away. I'm also a migraine surferer and have tried a lot of medications and Imitrex works wonders.

Hi - Yes, it should be fine. I have migraines and I've done that with no problem. Good luck.

Has anybody found relief from migraines? I've tried everything from herbs to Imitrex. Started having rebound headaches with the imitrex and hated taking it anyway.

I have suffered exploding head syndrome (also known as migraines) for many, many years. I found that Imitrex didn't work and when they were severe would have to go to the hospital and be shot full of demerol and vistaril (an antihistamine that made me sleep). It was not until I could sleep would they go away. That sometimes was several rounds from bounceback migraines and I'd be in the ER for days (happened about 4 - 6 months ago).

m not sure if my body had simply grown tolerant being on the same dose dly for 5-6 yrs or if it was because of the increased demands my body had to go through this past year, but I made the difficult decision to increase my oxycontin to 50mg three times dly. I have also been on fioricet and imitrex PRN for my many headaches and migraines. I suspect that my headaches have increased in frequency and intensity to the point that I have them daily because of all the meds I take.

I have been put on everything from narcotics (which I refuse and hate) to Beta Blockers. (Which Do help) Currently on Propanol. But my very FIRST and ONLY time using Imitrex Oral Capsule. I took the medication and I was sitting in my reclining chair and in about 15 mins I became paralyzed for 2.5-3 hours. I had no other medications in my system. I DO NOT use drugs or drink alcohol. Only Imitrex. My husband honestly thought I was joking. I could not lift my head.

does either imitrex or maxalt contain caffeine? I was taking Maxalt for migraines and it worked great! Now my insurance has decided I need to try Imitrex before they will approve coverage for the Maxalt. The Imitrex took about 2 hours to have any effect, but eventually my headache subsided. Since then I have had recurring headaches for 4 days.

Is it safe to take Lexapro and Imitrex? There is a warning on the package against this but I thought I would ask the professionals first.

Yes, let me know what the doctor says even though I been to neurologists and headache specialists they just don't know! thank God for the imitrex i mean it goes away after 15 minutes of taking it, but how much longer do i have to take this for? It can't be that safe to keep taking this. Did you try 100mg's of imitrex? That's what works for me I had tried 50 and it didn nothing once I got 100 it was a whole new world.

Anyway, I told him about the very severe migraines I sometimes get that are much more severe then the normal severe migraines, and how even if I take one or two of everything I have to treat migraines (zomig + naproxen + metoclopramide + gravol + hydromorphone + non-pharmaceutical treatments) that nothing works to even touch the pain and I needed something to treat these unusually (well, unusually for me) severe migraines because I was scared of what I might do to get out of pain if I was alone

However, age-appropriate screening for risk factors for stroke and heart disease (for example, cholesterol levels, blood sugar) is important regardless of use of imitrex. Cholesterol levels should be checked regularly and treated if present, and if you have diabetes, strict control of it will minimize your risk of heart disease and stroke. Also, cessation of smoking if you smoke will reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke.

I use the Imitrex nasal spray and it gets rid of my headaches with no euphoria or narcotic "haze".

I had migraines for years and couldn't find anything to help much until I stumbled onto Omega-3 supplements (fish oil capsules). I started taking them for my cholesterol, but noticed after a while I wasn't having any more migraines. My doctor told me it may be the anti-inflammatory benefits of the Omega-3, the same thing that protects your heart. You can google "Lifeguard Health" for the brand I use, but there are many out there.

Migraines are awful! And I know there are some people who think they're just a bad headache ... not that I'd wish one on anyone but sometimes there are some people I'd like to just get a small taste of what it's like. I had violent migraines from my teens until I got pregnant with my first daughter at 30. Back then there weren't many options and mine nearly always played out the same: violent pain, vomiting, feeling like crap and it happened several times a month.

I am on my second week of incivek,riba and peg. I have horrible migraines and afraid to keep taking tylenol and ibup. Has anyone else have or had the problem?

Hi jcovaliu, Lots of us here on the forum suffer from chronic migraines, so we can really sympathize with you. Many of us have tried multiple preventative medications before finding the right preventative medication that worked for us. The Elatrolet you are taking is a preventative medication, it's generic name is Amitriptyline.

ve had migraines 3-4 times a week ever since I can remember. I am on Imitrex now for the occasional migraines, and I was on Topamax, but I stopped taking it due to some financial troubles. Anyways, I have experienced over the past few months some balance problems. Now, this is not dizziness, my vision doesn't swim or anything. I'll just be walking along, and suddenly I'm nearly falling over, totally aware of the situation but not in control of what's going on.

Hello. I've been suffering from sever migraines for years but recently they have gotten worse.. For a week now I've had a constant pain. Ive tried imitrex and that hadn't help. I took a pain med n it help for a little while. But the pain is back ten fold. Is that because of the pain med.? Any suggestions on migraine medications?

I am 14w1d and I have been getting severe migraines for the past several weeks. They last 3 to 4 days. Some o the most severe ones have even bruised the side of my head. I saw the doc yesterday and she prescribed migraine meds. I woke up this morning around 3am with another migraine. This time however, I have been vomiting blood. Should I go back to the doc? Has anyone had migraines this severe during pregnancy before?

Naproxen is an NSAID that is often prescribed for migraines and it is less likely to cause rebound headaches than other NSAIDS. You could discuss with your doctor if Naproxen was an appropriate medication to add to your acute treatment plan. I use Naproxen and I have never found it to give me a rebound headache. Also, opiates are not known to cause rebound headaches as often either (it is quite rare for an opiate to cause a rebound headache).

I was like you mumztheword. They started in my teens but I would only get them a few times a year. As I approached 40 I was getting them 4-5 times a month, around time for my period. I had a hysterectomy this past April and they have totally changed. I didn't even realize they were migraines! The aura would be off and on, with vision changes. The numbness occurs in my entire left side of my body, all the way down to my toes.

37 year old daughter has chronic headaches is on coumadin and imitrex no longer working.

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