Aimovig for Migraine Prevention User Reviews (Page 3)

• Cee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 7, 2019

"Side effects: burning in chest, pain in chest and throat, sore throat for months, constantly clearing my throat, spots on throat, spots on tongue, bloating and burping, extended stomach, painful sharp pains in throat and neck, pain in shoulders up the neck, pain in the chest when I breathe, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, weight gain, tired all the time, tender breast to the touch, flushed in face, hard to swallow, stomach pains, lower back pain when stomach hurts. All symptoms have been bad since April and are getting worse. Took it for 7 months. No migraines, but I just got an endoscopy and now I may have Barrett's esophagus and constant pain in my chest and shoulder. Burping and burning in my esophagus. I stopped in September. I'm hoping this will go away. Waiting on doc to tell me if I have cancer or not, or if I destroyed my esophagus from this medication. Never had acid reflux before."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 21, 2019

"I have been on Aimovig for approximately 10 months. Been a migraine sufferer for 35 years and have tried everything. Although it works for me, I have a severe migraine for the entire week after I give myself the injection. The other side effect I have had is weight gain, approximately 10 lbs in 8 months. I have also been sick twice in 8 months, once with bronchitis and once with pneumonia. Please take note if you have been more susceptible to catching colds, etc. My physician informed me that this drug could make your system weaker, therefore, you will get sick more. Not the drug for me, being I am in the medical field. I will have to go back on Topamax. Good luck, everyone!"

• Kal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2018

"I have only had one dose of Aimovig so far (2 x 70 mg), but it has definitely helped. I average 15 to 18 migraines a month, and since taking it, I have only had 9 and only 4 more days in the month. I've also noticed a big decrease in the hangovers from the migraines. They were getting debilitating, and so far, I have not had one since taking Aimovig. This is nothing less than a miracle for me. I have had migraines for 40 years and have tried every preventative med there is, and absolutely nothing worked. Not even a little. I only gave it 7 out of 10 right now only because I've only had one dose and am not sure it will keep working. I will update after a couple more months. So far, I am so happy. I just hope I qualify for the copay assistance. Trying to get through to Aimovig is not an easy task."

• Geo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 21, 2020

"Aimovig reduced the number of migraines, and for many months I thought it was life-changing. Unfortunately, I’ve been overwhelmed with side effects and have stopped taking it. Since taking Aimovig, I’ve been having chronic indigestion, severe constipation, hair loss, and depression. I hope that side effects reverse over time."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2018

"I took my 2nd dose of Aimovig on September 8th. Since then, I have felt as the others have. More intense migraines, more flashing lights, tired, stabbing pains in my head. Now being a week out, I can’t calm down! I feel like I am crawling out of my skin. Almost like I drank cup after cup of coffee. As others have said, I have tried many other medicines. None help, not even to lessen the intensity. I feel short of breath. I know I am out of shape, but who really wants to exercise when you hurt! Does anyone else feel like no one 'gets' you when it comes to having migraines? I have basically my family, and even they are tired of me and my migraines! I don’t know."

• Rae...
• January 28, 2020

"Been on Aimovig since February 2019. 18 plus migraines a month, down to ZERO! Definitely been a life changer. September 2019, I got strep and an ear infection. Three days later, the flu. Within a week, I had pneumonia, which lasted for 7 weeks, many trips to the doctor, and a lot of medicine. Week 8, I was diagnosed with Flu A. Two weeks later, shingles. Almost completely over shingles, and another rash shows up. Laying in bed one Friday night (injection taken earlier that day), I completely lost my vision, BP was high, as well as heart rate. Ended up in the ER, where they wanted to admit me, but I refused. Three days later, still no vision in the right eye, back to family doctor, have the flu AGAIN, emergency eye doctor visit with no answers. I’ve always been healthy. Never really thought about it being the shot until this episode. Since September, I’ve been so sick, it’s crazy. Can’t work an 8-hour shift without being exhausted. I won’t be taking the injection anymore."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2020

"I took my first shot on May 8. I wish I never did. Told barely any side effects. Had migraines for over 20 years. This medicine did stop my headaches so far in the three weeks on it. BUT... now suffering from severe constipation. I'm taking every laxative under the sun daily or twice daily. Palpitations almost every day. Racing, fluttering heart, which my Fitbit is showing. No energy. And ringing in my ears. I can't wait for this to wear off. It's not worth it. Hope I can get regular bowel motion again. And yes, the fuzziness in the brain. Every side effect was immediately after the first and only injection. The miracle turned into a nightmare."

• 123...
• September 23, 2018

"It's wonderful! Have gotten migraines since age 2. They've increased in severity and frequency as I've gotten older (now 46) and after MVA's. Muscle tension headaches (HA) were leading to migraines. I tried the list of all preventative meds, no help. Every day I had some degree of HA/avg 4 bad HA a week, as much as 26/month. Taking rescue meds, pain meds, and once in a while prednisone. Trying not to use meds as much as possible to help prevent rebound HA and to be kind to my kidneys. I get Botox every 3 months and trigger point injections. Triptans only aggravated my neck pain, the tension HA/migraine cycle. Sometimes nothing worked. My 1st injection was 8/30/18. I went 7 days with no HA at all. I could feel twinges and then they would just disappear. I have had 4 bad migraines where I gave myself a Toradol shot and 2 so-so HA's. But in between, I have zero headache. I don't wake up with one, don't feel the aftermath of the big headache after, they're just gone. Ready for 2nd injection."

• Mic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2019

"I thought Aimovig was going to be amazing! I had tried so many other medicines. This was my last-ditch attempt. Injection was fine, but a week after, I started getting carsick every time I drove, then when I stayed on my computer too long, then when I was working, or watching my kids move. IT WAS AWFUL. I am taking Zofran daily to prevent the dizziness. I cannot wait for this drug to leave my system. Not to mention the hair loss. I do not even want to brush my hair anymore, the loss is so extreme. I take no other medications that would cause this. This has been my only change in medicine, and the dizziness is the WORST. Please consider reading these posts before you commit to the Rx (learn from my mistake)."

• Bea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 25, 2019

"I suffered from chronic migraines for about two years and episodic for about twenty. I took Aimovig for 5 months. I quit because of severe side effects, the worst side effect being high blood pressure, which was difficult to control even with medication. I would wake up with my systolic 188 to 200. Once, my BP was 239/120. I had to seek medical treatment. It is a miracle I did not have a stroke. Fortunately, after 6 months, it has returned to normal. Be cautious."

• Cha...
• January 20, 2020

"I began taking Aimovig on January 6th, 2019, and continued for three months. No change in my migraines (still 15 or 20 a month), so I quit. Then in April, I only had 4 headaches, so I started again in May. Last injection was July 6th. By then, I was suffering from exhaustion and shortness of breath. Didn’t connect the symptoms until my daughter found this site. I read that it takes 5 months to get out of your system, but I expected a slight improvement every week. It didn’t happen. On December 20, I couldn’t walk a block without assistance and was despairing. However, Christmas Day, I felt different. Today, I walked 2.5 km and now have more or less normal days. Still have to get my muscle tone back. I am 77, so can’t expect miracles. I get migraines every 2 or 3 days but would never return to Aimovig and am nervous about any new drug."

• Sar...
• October 4, 2019

"I have had migraines for over 30 years. I thought finally a miracle drug that will help me live a normal life. I am sad to say that it has taken an emotional toll, I have lost my hair on my right side and bald spots on the left. This was not mentioned as a warning that loss of hair would happen. I also know of another person that lost her hair. Sad, very sad."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 25, 2020

"I began using Aimovig since it came out on the market. I went from 18-20 migraines a month down to 7-8. I tend to get them about a week before I’m due for my injection and the first few days after. I have noticed in the past few months that it isn’t as effective as it had been, but still a huge reduction in migraine days."

• Mik...
• October 29, 2018

"Took my first 70-shot three days ago. Headaches have changed in characteristics but occur more frequently and are harder to abort. General feeling of low energy, but so far no body aches or other flu-like symptoms. Also, no relief. Unfortunately, once it’s in you, it’s in you for a month, so I’ll have to ride it out. Unless something miraculous happens between now and the second dose, I’ll take a pass."

• CDa...
• June 30, 2019

"I’ve been on this medication less than a week. I take no other supplements or drugs other than a blood pressure medication for mild hypertension. I am a 54 yr old female in excellent health but have 12-16 migraines per month. I’m a TBI survivor. Even with Miralax and laxatives, I am having bowel problems, major stomach cramping, horrible bloating. I look 3 months pregnant. I’m nauseous, have vertigo, and my head is very fuzzy. I saw a neurologist for the first time last week, and he immediately placed me on the 140 mg dosage. My head hurts and is unlike a typical migraine for me. I’m dreading the next 3.5 weeks and will not inject a second time. All other trials of migraine preventers failed or had little efficacy. I would not recommend this medication to an acute or chronic migraineur. Side effects are a nightmare. I’ll take the migraines versus what this feels like. I’ve dealt with those for 24 years! THIS DRUG NEEDS MORE RESEARCH AND OBVIOUS IMPROVEMENT!"

• Pai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2019

"Side effects I’ve experienced since injecting Aimovig 70 mg 3 weeks ago. An * means the S.E. is ongoing. Injection site bleeding, dizziness (lasted the first week), “drunk” feeling, vertigo, *loss of appetite, lacy, red rash 1 day after injection, bruising at injection site, total loss of vision in left eye, *nausea, *heartburn, *daily left-sided facial tingling/numbness, *severe bloating, *stomach pain, *vomiting, *no urge to defecate, *can’t defecate without inducing diarrhea, *joint & muscle pain, *intense muscle spasms, *increased incidence & duration of tinnitus, *inner ear pain, left side, *excruciating jaw & facial pain with migraine (left side), *insomnia, *stuffy/runny nose, *sore throat, *cough, *pain behind left eye, *mood swings, *irritability, *crying over things I normally wouldn’t, *flushing."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2019

"I suffer from 25 migraines per month. I tried Aimovig on a trial basis for 4 months. I do have Raynaud's syndrome, so my feet and hands are always cold, however, the symptoms increased to finger numbness. I also had extreme mood swings, more so depression and elevated anxiety, for which I also take medication. The anxiety has been tremendous! Also, I had 2 rounds of antibiotics due to intestinal inflammation, 2 CT scans with radiation dye tests that were negative. I am so disappointed by this medication, as none of my symptoms were listed as side effects for this medication. I'd rather suffer migraine pain than have the severe hopelessness I've experienced, as well as severe bloating that was initially diagnosed as diverticulitis! I was hospitalized for a week and misdiagnosed! Does anyone know how long it takes for symptoms to go away once stopping Aimovig?"

• Blo...
• August 7, 2019

"I’ve had migraines for over 9 years - 30 days a month. After Botox, they decreased to 15 days a month. I began Aimovig 1 year ago. After dose #1 (70 mg), the headaches stopped, but I had severe constipation and fatigue requiring treatment. After dose #2, I had muscle cramps and spasms 24/7. At 6 months, I started 140 mg doses. Three days after my first 140 mg dose, I had a severe rash with hives, blisters/skin sloughing, severe joint pain, stiff fingers, wrists, feet, muscle cramping/spasms worsened, constipation, abdominal pain and cramping, nausea, excessive bruising, neck pain and jaw stiffness, insomnia, and swelling of hands, face, lips, and extremities began within 1 week of the 140 mg dose. I was given steroids, antihistamines, NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, and pain meds with minimal improvement. With a misdiagnosis of 'poison ivy', I continued the Aimovig. Symptoms got worse. A timeline revealed the symptoms correlated to the doses. I have been unable to work. I'm off Aimovig, but symptoms may last 5 months until it clears from my system."

• DCa...
• September 21, 2018

"Took my first dose on August 13th. I average 18-20 migraine days per month, so I was really hoping for this to be a miracle treatment, and I think it actually is reducing the number of headaches per month, but I do not think I can handle the trade-off. For the first month, I experienced extreme constipation for two weeks, so I called my physician who recommended taking Miralax three times a day. I did that for a few days, and then my system turned, and I started experiencing extreme diarrhea to the point that I thought I had a stomach virus or flu, aching, bloating, very sick. I had one week of a relatively normal gastrointestinal system before my second dose arrived. Second dose on September 13th. I never had the constipation, skipped directly to stomach virus/flu-like symptoms, and have been in that state for six days. I am maintaining a dull headache typically associated with something like the flu, not a migraine, along with body aches and general fatigue."

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2019

"I took Aimovig for the first time 3 weeks ago. My doc first tried Emgality. He wanted to try the different types of injectables. I also take Zolmitriptan and Sumatriptan. The side effects are horrible. My doc put me on LOA (Leave of Absence) as a result. I have heart palpitations and what seems like a panic attack without the panic. My heart rate will jump for no reason, and I will feel dizzy, tremors... everything but the panic. So bizarre. My head feels foggy, and I can't concentrate. Heavy chest/difficulty breathing. Going to bed at 7:30 because of exhaustion. I feel barely alive. FYI. Chronic migraine sufferer for 15 years. 18 to 15 days per month I have migraines. I have tried most meds, acupuncture, Botox, even medical cannabis. This is NOT the medication for me."

• Tam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2020

"Please beware! I'm on my 3rd week from 1st Aimovig injection. This drug has already cut my migraines in half, however, the side effects are unbearable! 1. Horrible ringing in the ears that doesn't go away. 2. When I do get a migraine, it is the worst I've ever had, feels like I'm going to stroke out. My Imitrex/sumatriptan does nothing... no longer works for some reason, and I've been on it for 20 years with no problem. 3. Joint pain, legs feel like jello when I walk. 4. Extreme fatigue! 5. Constipation (that was the only thing listed). I am told it takes 5 months for this drug to leave your body."

• Lou...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 13, 2019

"I am a migraine sufferer for 25 years. I have tried multiple preventative treatments with variable responses! I have been on Aimovig for 7 months with very minimal response! I have been suffering side effects of extreme fatigue, brain fog, significant hair loss, and abdominal bloating. I am stopping it and never recommend it to anyone!"

• Kar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 18, 2019

"I have been diagnosed with chronic complex migraines, with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome for 23 years. I was up to about 3 days a week in bed. I have had every, and I mean every, treatment offered, been on every medication that might help, with minimal help. On January 5, 2019, I got my first Aimovig injection, and my life was changed forever. Today is September 18, 2019, and I have not had ONE migraine since mid-January, 9 months. I used to feel blessed to go one week without a migraine."

• Emm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2020

"2nd dose. The first dose I wasn’t sure if it was a relapse of my MS that was making me dizzy, fatigue, short of breath, heart palpitations, space out, and my gut was giving me a little trouble. I’m usually constipated, so it was a change. I didn’t refill the medication until my headaches got unbearable, and I finally bent and retried the Aimovig to see if it was the medication or a flare I was going through. It was definitely the Aimovig. This time, the side effects were much worse. My stomach feels like it’s gnawing on itself, and my brain symptoms are magnified x100. If you have neurological issues, you’ll know what I’m talking about. I’m going to have to file a complaint with the FDA."

• Syr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2018

"I will update later; I took the shot for the 1st time last night, 11/29/18. I experienced a change the very next day-11/30/18-slight nausea, and something akin to lightheadedness. It is almost like...something going on with the headache, blocking the pain. I have chronic daily headache, have for 17 years. I get about 5-7 migraines a month, sometimes lasting 3 days. For me to have a moment pain-free is a blessing, as I am almost always in pain. Being alive is a constant struggle. At this point, the drug company is paying for the medication-if it works, I would give anything to continue receiving it. My insurance doesn't cover it."