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(also known as Sumatriptan, Imigran)
Sumatriptan (Imitrex, Imigran,Imigran Recovery ) is a triptan drug including a sulfonamide group which was originally developed by Glaxo for the treatment of migraine headaches. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Migraine Headaches | 1180 |
56% |
| Chronic Pain | 7 |
86% |
| Fibromyalgia | 6 |
100% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 4 |
75% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 2 |
50% |
Overall, 56% (1216
Members)
find Imitrex helpful
Imitrex Reviews
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haven't filled the prescription yet. Too many side effects-it makes me nervous to try this
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The best treatment for me. Around 15 years ago, when I started taking it, I would be nauseated, my chest would get tight, but it was much better than the headache. These side effects passed.
Working / Worked
worked for a while but then stopped. Weird side effects (made my jaw ache and feel tight)
Working / Worked
Worked but I felt funny-drugged, still could not fuction normally while on the drug & needed to take it early in the Migraine to be most effective
Working / Worked
This is the first medication that actually worked for me. Expensive with insurance which gives me 9 per month.
Working / Worked
A Godsend.
Working / Worked
I like Relpax better, but this works
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works most of the time
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works well on the pouning intense pain sinus migraines
Working / Worked
Worked but not as effectively as Treximet.
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Sumatriptan
Well, I went to see my doctor yesterday and she has but me on Migraleve Pink and co-codamol tablets. I took the Migraleve yesterday, I'm only allowed ... [More] -
Sumatriptan
I also have Paradex (dextropropoxyphene hydrochloride and paracetamol) along with the Sumatriptan, as it doesn't work for me just on it's own. I have... [More] -
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i was on sumatriptan for a year or so but they stopped working for me to aswell so i was switched to rizatripton but my body got used to that also so ... [More] -
Sumatriptan
I'm a 17 year old female and I've been on sumatriptan 50g, for around a year now. I take it when I feel a migraine coming on. However a few days ago I... [More]
