What is imitrex used for

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709686 tn?1277432159 Topomax for migraines has been used with much sucess with opiate wds. Also a continued ise of Topomax has shown some good results in stopping the cravings in aftercare.
Avatar m tn Ric is right. Imitrex is not addictive. Have you tried botox for migraines? I have friends that have had AMAZING success with that.
Avatar m tn 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...
Avatar f tn Im now on Butorphanol spray, demerol, ativan and sleeping pills, all for pain management, ,i have also been on preventatives for years,i have not worked for 20 yrs from my intense migraines. Although Imitrex im sure works for alot of people which is great if your body reacts well to it, unfortunately for me it didnt. Wishing you well in your journey.
Avatar f tn Dr. David Grider, Big Pine Key, FL put me on Topamax. Topamax saved my life! It is/was used for treating Epilepsy/seizures. Researcher's found it seemed to block and "cure" Migrains. Perhaps, it cured me. But God in Heaven, please give me back my memory. I appear unintelligent, ignorant and disinterested in what friends have confided in me-e.i., their expectations that I will retain what may trouble or bring them joy.
507619 tn?1211845850 codeine doesn't really take away migraines....it may MASK the symptoms/pain briefly....sometimes doesn't even do that....but it usually makes them worse....i had been a migraine sufferer for 20 years....there are very specific migraine meds out there if you have TRUE migraines (imitrex, relpax, all that kinda stuff)....i got started on the hydros due to chronic daily tension headaches but never really used the hydros for my migraines....only used the prescribed migraine med....
1103688 tn?1257894552 For example, Imitrex is the only triptan that is also a Sulfa drug (many people have Sulfa allergies). Imitrex is known to cause the side-effect you mentioned in some people, the severe heart palpitations.
518798 tn?1295212279 I have noticed it is not working quite as well as it used to but at 55 I supposed it is time for something safer.
1569579 tn?1299187685 Under the treatments for migraines why isn't Imitrex or Fioranal listed?
Avatar f tn Management with menstrual migraines is similar to those used for other types of migraine. Both acute and preventive treatment may help provide relief. Medications that are commonly used for the acute treatment include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), dihydroergotamine (DHE), the triptans, and the combination of aspirin, acetaminophen, and caffeine (AAC).
Avatar f tn I feel so bad for you. I have never taken imitrex. I very rarely get migraines. If you busy your self with something mindless for about 1/2 hour, like tv or, reading something, see if symptoms temporarily subside. If you can get your mind off it, and on to something else, and pain goes away, its anxiety. Try a xanax. If xanax works, its anxiety. Keep me posted.
768044 tn?1294223436 I also have a prescription for Imitrex Injection too, although the Imitrex Injection is to use for my most severe migraine headaches (what I used to call my "suicide headaches" or what I now refer to as a 9/10 headache using the Pain Scale that was recently posted in Pain Management Community Forum). I don't use Imitrex Injection often. Mostly I stick with my Zomig and for the majority of my migraines and the Zomig works.
Avatar f tn t but it comes in as an overpowering pressure either in the back of my head or through my eye, which makes me powerless for movement or speaking. It used to be foods that provoked them; now it is stress, heat, humidity and lack of rest. This summer I've had a headache that put me in bed every week, usually Sunday through Wednesday. I have taken Norontan and Amitryptiline; both had negative affects. Maxalt does me no good.
Avatar n tn Congrats to you! The fiorinal is not an opiate but still very addictive. Also, not something you can safely detox from on your own. The caffeine and barbiturate is what makes it effective for H/A's. As far as OTC meds for migraines, I like Excedrine Migraine. For a prescription, there is Imitrex which can do wonders! Not an opiate, barbiturate or anything addictive! Hope that helps!
341655 tn?1240368839 what is the difference between the imitrex injections and pills? Which is more effective and prescribed more?
Avatar f tn this is known as off labeling...where a drug is intended for one purpose but used for another....in this case insomnia......
Avatar f tn I've heard Imitrex is good, but i've never taken it....but research it too...lol I don't think it's addictive but we used to think trams weren't either...ha! hope you feel better soon girl....you are doing great btw!! reaching out and researching meds.....way to go girl!! rock on hagateer!!!