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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 | 1174 |
56% |
| Chronic Pain | 7 |
86% |
| Fibromyalgia | 6 |
100% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 4 |
75% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 2 |
50% |
Overall, 56% (1210
Members)
find Imitrex helpful
Imitrex Reviews
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It worked, but gave me chest pain, so I switched to Maxalt.
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somewhat helpful
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I didn't like giving myself the injections. I also felt like the injection was rushing thru my body. Then, I had to go to bed for 30-45 mins.
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The pills worked for awhile, then I had to take the stat dose. After awhile, that stopped working, so had to change drugs.
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Usually helps the migraines unless they are too far gone.
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Stopped working after awhile
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Sumatriptan is great for treating the migraine once i have it.
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Imitrex did not work for me when it first came out. The shot in my thight has helped in a dire situation.
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this hekp but I don't like the side effects
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I used to use this, but it made me have heart sensations.
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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] -
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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] -
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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]
