Ajovy for Migraine Prevention User Reviews (Page 5)

• Guy...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 8, 2023

"I've been taking the monthly injection of Ajovy since 2019, and I have none of the side effects I see other people are experiencing. My headaches are down from 5 a week to 1 a month. My weight is stable, no brain fog, hives, or constipation. Some people must react differently than others, it’s worth a try to see how you react. I was taking 20 to 30 x 20 mg Nurofen a week, so I feel Ajovy is safer than that. I live in the UK and started taking it when it was just released, so I have probably had more than most people. I tried a 3-month break last year, and they gradually came back. I am considering taking an injection every 2 months to reduce any possible long-term risk."

• Hey...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2019

"Miracle drug!!!! No side effects and have gone from 9 terrible migraines per month to less than 2. Randomly ended up getting my first injection to coincide with the beginning of my menstrual cycle, which is when headaches are the worst, and did not get ONE headache through the first cycle. Second cycle (and haven’t done my second dose), still NO headaches!!! One headache was from eating a trigger food and the second was minor. Both required only half a dose of sumatriptan to recover. I honestly feel like I have a new life. Someone said they were a super responder- I don’t know if that is a technical term, but I would say that I qualify for that term. Unbelievable results!"

• Wan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2019

"54 y/o W. F. After Caremark/CVS denied my appeal to stay on Aimovig (which had been a miracle med - after 14 years of 8-14 days to 4/month migraine), I was told I had to 'fail' on 2 other meds. Certainly met the mark for me with Ajovy. Horrible nausea and GI distress starting a week after injection, then psoriasis and related arthritis flared up, missed more days than I worked this month. Now I have to again go off the med to try another if my neurologist cannot get the appeal approved. I am glad it has worked for others, but will not ever take it again."

• Gra...
• November 25, 2019

"Ajovy has been a very bad experience, unfortunately. Prior to Ajovy, I had migraines 3 times a week with usual photophobia. After Ajovy, migraines daily, often twice daily. I now wonder will they go back to 3 times per week when Ajovy leaves the system completely after 5 and a half months. Weight gain 2 stone so far from Ajovy and extra triptan use. Very disappointed."

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 17, 2023

"I have been on this medication for a year and I got my life back until this month. I had around 10-15 migraines a month and had tried everything else. My life improved immensely and I could ignore the constipation and weight gain. In month 3, I had severe nausea for 3 weeks and then went to half dose or 3/4 dose every 4-6 weeks. In May this year, I went back to full doses monthly. Last month I felt a bit off balance, like I was about to have vertigo but it never eventuated. I had 2 migraines (out of 16 since I started Ajovy) so had the full dose 28 days after the last one and dizziness and vertigo have been the worst I have ever had in my life. In the last 7 months I have also had increasingly bad localized reactions. This last injection, the reaction went from my elbow to my underarm and once it went down after 5 days, the severe dizziness kicked in. Emergency visit to the neurologist tomorrow. I want to keep this fantastic migraine-free(ish) life but this is not worth it."

• Jak...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2023

"Been on Ajovy for 2.5 months, so 2 injections. Didn’t really notice any side effects for the first month, but been having crazy sweating, crying fits, insomnia, CONSTANT diarrhea, and nausea with a few bouts of actual vomiting. Can’t say the Ajovy is to blame, but I will not be taking it again as it was the only new “anything” in my life. Headaches did get better, but I’m miserable 95% of the time, so I’d rather the migraines."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2022

"I took Ajovy for 2 months. I’ve been suffering from migraines for eight years. This medication gave me progressive dizziness, vertigo, nausea, ringing in my ears, and heightened anxiety, especially at night. I felt very out of control, especially in the 2nd month. The first month was okay. Yes, it did help my migraines to be more mild and manageable, but there’s no way I could live with these side effects. Don’t believe the 'no side effects' from the manufacturer, it's simply untrue. Even Tylenol can have side effects, so this serious medication definitely does."

• JCL...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 17, 2020

"I've suffered from migraines for 50 years and have tried most everything out there, including Botox. I started Ajovy 15 months ago, and it worked wonders. On Ajovy, I average 3 migraines a month, which for me is a miracle. After about ten months, I started to get vertigo (which I had checked to rule out any medical causes), and the past two months I've been suffering from bloating and constipation as well - all out of the ordinary. I am going to stop the Ajovy to see if this all clears up. I love not suffering with the migraines for the first time in 50 years, but I need to know for sure if Ajovy is causing what I believe to be these side effects."

• Ban...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2018

"I have had daily headaches and migraines for over 7 years. My doctor started me on Aimovig first. After two doses, she switched me to Ajovy. I took my first dose in October. So far, I have had no redness or pain at the injection site. I've had no constipation, as long as I drink water. Now, it has not helped my migraines at all (I have a minimum of 15 a month). For my daily headaches (range 6-8 on a pain scale of 0-10 (10 is worst)), I've noticed a slight decrease in intensity (range of 5-8 now). I do have a couple of concerns. I feel like I'm a guinea pig. I've noticed a decrease in healing of my accidental wounds and scratches, as well as a possible interaction with my Sulfa antibiotics. I am trying this medication because I'm desperate to get rid of my pain, and I've tried everything else out there."

• Tay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2020

"Not a fan of this medicine, Ajovy! It helped my migraines a little at first... but then stopped helping. I also experienced a TON of bad side effects: bad nausea, vertigo, hair loss, and weight gain. I’ve weighed 112 pounds for years, and I now weigh 120 pounds and haven’t changed eating habits or anything. I feel like crying because I’ve gained this weight for no reason, and it won’t go away, but I’m not going to get any more injections, so hopefully my body will go back to normal."

• Joj...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2020

"I had two rounds of Ajovy because I was having constant vestibular migraines. Until I took Ajovy, my symptoms had been unabated for over two months, but they hadn't been particularly painful: severe dizziness, significant cognitive impairment, tinnitus, and discomfort of the eyes. After the first shot, I added regular migraine symptoms to the list: light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, and pain. After the second shot, the symptoms morphed again, and I started having a sensation that is very hard to describe: it was as if my brain was being squeezed from different directions and it was crackling under the pressure. About 8-10 weeks after the last shot, the weird sensation went away, but I still had the mix of vestibular and regular migraines."

• Woo...
• July 15, 2019

"Daily headaches have improved! I’m really only getting headaches during my period, which is an improvement, but I gained 12 lbs within 3 months of starting the drug. I’m 8 months in and may discontinue or switch to one of the others and see what happens."

• Pep...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2019

"Took 3rd dose of Ajovy today. I suffer from what I deem a 'cluster' migraine plus just migraine. If I get one of my clusters, it will put me down for days to weeks, solid pain, nausea, light is a no-go. All of it... I do have other migraine meds like Maxalt and Imitrex, but hate the side effects (makes every cell in my body ache literally) and I would max out my dosing and end up in the ER for something stronger. So enter Ajovy... only one migraine since, but was able to take one of my Maxalts and I was good to go... No more missed work due to migraine, at least!"

• Nan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2021

"I started taking Ajovy in September of 2020 for migraine prevention. After taking it the second time, I noticed that my hair growth had slowed down and that I was losing more hair than normal. After taking the third dose of Ajovy, I really noticed that my hair was thinning and falling out much more. I lost hair from my eyebrows, and all the little body hairs have fallen off. At this point, the hair on my legs and underarms has stopped growing as well. I called my neurologist to tell her what was happening and that I wanted to stop the medication. Ajovy was not helping with the migraines after 3 months anyway. I honestly wish that hair loss was listed as a possible side effect of this medication by the FDA because I definitely would not have taken it to begin with."

• Lee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2019

"Ajovy has been very helpful at not only keeping migraines at bay, but everyday headaches as well. I just wish I could use it every three weeks. The last week before my next shot is due is noticeably worse. Peace."

• Sha...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 24, 2024

"Ajovy changed my life! I was having 19 headache days per month and wasn’t able to work. I had tried various treatments over several years with only slight improvements and most were abortive, not preventative. I heard about the new CGRP inhibitors through the Migraine World Summit webinar. Since I started treatment a few years ago, I am now down to less than 4 headache days per month and the ones I have are less severe. Side effects I have experienced are constipation & sometimes injection site redness. The auto-injector pen is easy to use though there is brief pain from the needle (which you can’t see). Due to it being a newer drug, the cost is very high. I am lucky to have access to this life-changing medicine through a manufacturer’s coupon and insurance coverage."

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 23, 2023

"Have had chronic migraine for 10+ years, constant facial/neck pain and pressure, pounding heartbeat, light sensitivity, fatigue, and brain fog with 3-4 acute episodes per week. No relief from Ajovy after 3 months of monthly injections, symptoms slightly worse overall, side effects: mild constipation, increased anxiety and depression. Auto-injector was fine, slightly painful but easy."

• Any...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2019

"So I’ve had migraines since I was about 12. Nothing has ever really worked for too long, so my doctor had me try Botox injections for my migraines, and I had a severe allergic reaction. So that was a no-go. So he had me try the Ajovy, well, I had an even worse severe allergic reaction to this! My throat closed up, and I had to inject my EpiPen. So I would say if you are allergic to Botox injections, then I wouldn’t try this."

• Anonymous
• July 21, 2021

"Ever since the injection, for two weeks now, I have one of the worst migraines of all time. I have used the other two top injectables, which work for about six months until the manic wears off, but this stuff has been absolutely awful for me."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2025

"I’ve been on Ajovy for 3 months now, and it’s changed my life. I have tried so many drugs and natural therapies that never seemed to work. I’m 51 and have suffered since my early 20s. The last 5 years have been unbearable due to perimenopause. Approximately 15-20 days of migraine a month. Since starting Ajovy, I have had 2 migraine days a month, which were mild. The only side effect I have experienced is an increase in anxiety, but this may not be caused by Ajovy, as I have always experienced anxiety."

• Sid...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 2, 2021

"Side effects included numbness in legs below the knee, blurred vision, and scaly dry skin on the face. Headaches lessened considerably, but I discontinued use after the 4th shot due to worsening side effects. I find it troubling that my neurologist said with confidence that this medication carried with it no side effects, and the website claims the side effects are very mild. This was not my experience."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 4, 2023

"Prior to taking this medication, I got migraines about two weeks out of every month - sometimes more. My headaches after injection have literally gone to zero. I’m surprised this med doesn’t have a better rating because it’s changed my life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 5, 2023

"Absolutely life-changing. I have gone from chronic migraine to experiencing very rare migraines. Any pain I do get is controlled very quickly with ibuprofen or Panadeine. I have definitely put on some weight, but I will take that over a migraine any day. Definitely worth trying. I have my life back."

• Mia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 1, 2020

"I've been taking Ajovy for 6 months. I'm stopping because I have circulation issues in my legs, knees, feet, and hands. Also, it causes anxiety and chest pain. So, I've decided to stop using Ajovy, even though I will miss being without migraines."

• Raa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 19, 2019

"I was on Aimovig quite successfully for 5 or 6 months, reducing my headache days from 13 down to four per month. Beyond those four, I did still wake up with some frequency with a headache, which disappeared when I got out of bed, leading me to think that they could be sinus-related. I switched to Ajovy 2 months ago because of Aimovig side effects, primarily constipation and insomnia. Ajovy is working even better. I have not had to use my abortive medication (Migranal) more than once in the past 6 weeks. When I do get a headache, it either disappears once I'm out of bed, or is successfully treated with as little as 1/2 cup of coffee. (I otherwise avoid caffeine). The insomnia seemed to disappear shortly after switching from Aimovig to Ajovy, but now it seems to be back. I suppose it's possible that it's unrelated to the medication, but I'd love to know if others experience trouble falling asleep on either of these medications."