Sumatriptan User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Str...
• June 14, 2016

Sumatriptan for Cluster Headaches "I've suffered from cluster headaches since I was 14 years old. I'm 35 now. My last headache was in 2013, shortly after my mother passed. I thought I had outgrown the headaches, but in May of 2016, here I go again, going into my second month of having them every day. I've tried Imitrex, you name it. Sometimes painkillers work, sometimes they don't, but like many other cluster headache sufferers, I've been through hell. I don't know what to do. I'm a truck driver, and it makes it hard to do my job even after the headaches have gone. I just wanted to share my experience."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 10, 2016

Sumatriptan for Migraine "I suffered from migraines since I was 10 and am now 38. Mine are triggered by stress and monthly hormone fluctuations. I first tried Imitrex when I was 21, and it made me so dizzy I couldn't stand. Recently, I tried it again when I was having a migraine at work, and it was so bad I went to the emergency room, afraid I was having a stroke. I used to take OTC meds and isolate myself in a dark, quiet room. My migraines kept me from enjoying important events with my children. This drug has been life-changing. I have experienced some sleepiness as a side effect, but nothing that makes me non-functional."

• She...
• March 19, 2012

Sumatriptan for Migraine "I have suffered from migraines for 32 years, the older I am, the worse they become. I have both the Imitrex pills and the shots. When I am nauseated, I must use the shot. Approximately 1 minute after injection, the intense burning in my head and the amplified headache are the worst side effects, however, NOTHING compared to the migraine. Usually, the migraine is gone in 15 to 30 minutes, and I sleep it off. There is also the 12 to 24-hour Imitrex hangover from the shot. Muscles feel as though they are made of jelly, an overall wiped-out feeling. The pill does not have the burning effect for me, and it takes the full 30 minutes to combat the migraine. Imitrex is the only medicine that has worked for me consistently over the years. I become immune to all other medicines."

• joa...
• August 25, 2015

Sumatriptan for Migraine "I have been getting migraines off and on since around the age of 16 and am now 25. Most of my migraines are due to my allergies during the spring/summer. But they seem to be even worse during the colder months. This medication works wonders for me. The only thing I seem to notice is a bit of dizziness after the medicine wears off. But I would much rather have a little dizziness rather than being bedridden, light/sound sensitivity, migraine, and nausea/vomiting."

• Fre...
• September 22, 2016

For Migraine "I have had diagnosed migraines for about 16 years, have tried many different doctors and medications. I just couldn't believe a pain horrible enough to cause vomiting and wanting to stop living was randomly diagnosed as 'migraine'. No known cause or cure! Headaches put me down for two solid days and were sometimes twice per week. No life!!! I was prescribed Sumatriptan 100 mg tablets and OMG, miraculous!!! Take one at the onset of headache and it's gone in around 20 minutes. Tightness in shoulders, chest quickly passes. My life has been changed by this medication, I am so thankful!!! I have no other side effects, alert and able to go about my life/job. YAAAYYYY!!"

• Lol...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 7, 2016

Sumatriptan for Migraine "I have suffered from migraines for 32 years. Have taken several medications and combinations of said meds prescribed by my physician to combine. This past year has been a mild one as far as migraines for me, but have had around 13, I guess, and we tried Imitrex. I can say that it has worked for me. My migraines are triggered by the changes in barometric pressure due to weather, so I almost always have them in spring and autumn."

• Dre...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 6, 2016

Sumatriptan for Migraine "Imitrex works well to rid me of my migraines a few hours after I have taken it, but the side effects for me are pretty bad. It makes me feel really weird, and it seems like my whole body is achy and my muscles are burning. Of course, the side effects that I get from this medicine are nothing compared to a full-blown migraine, hence why I've been taking it all these years. I will be talking with my doctor at my next visit, though, about switching medicines because I'm sick of feeling like crap after taking it."

• mig...
• February 3, 2019

For Migraine "I LOVE this drug. It is the ONLY medication that has worked for me. Exactly 30 minutes after I take it, my migraine is gone and I can get on with life. The only problem is that the migraine is back the next day, and I don't want to keep taking the tablets in case they stop working as my body gets used to them."

• Mig...
• August 19, 2010

Sumatriptan for Migraine "The doctor gave me a sample and a prescription of this to try. I have used Treximet with great results, but it took too long for the medicine to get into my system to counter the migraine. The Sumavel works GREAT, HOWEVER, it does hurt. The initial injection is painful. I was left with a welt and a tender spot for hours afterwards. The injection pain is well worth the relief. I do get the burning sensation at the bottom of my brain stem 30 seconds after the injection and feel very weak. This is all normal as I got the same feeling when I started Treximet. Luckily, my insurance company covers it."

• Lau...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 23, 2018

For Migraine "This medication has been an absolute lifesaver for me. I've not experienced any side effects from using it. It takes an hour to kick in but works amazingly. I cannot recommend it enough. I have been using the medication for 10 years and suffer from migraines a few times per month."

• amf...
• October 28, 2010

For Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome "I take sumatriptan for the onset of my migraines and nausea that come along with my CVS. On bad days, they help a lot. The only thing is I usually have to take more than one dose, and the medication is expensive even with insurance."

• Mol...
• May 18, 2017

Sumatriptan for Migraine "I took Maxalt for years, it knocked me out completely. Horrible. If you have a job. I started taking Imitrex, and in 15 minutes, my migraine disappeared! Amazing! I didn't get any of the side effects that everyone talks about. I was fine! And it didn't bother my stomach either!"

• Han...
• January 25, 2020

For Migraine "I am 32 years old now and a migraine sufferer for the last 25 years. Now, my neurologist prescribed 50 mg sumatriptan. It’s really very fantastic. I take it with Advil. It acts like a miracle. It really works fast."

• Zon...
• March 31, 2008

Sumatriptan for Cluster Headaches "Imitrex is a wonderful drug for us cluster heads. I've not been without one on or about my person for the past 17 years. I'm sure that all of us cluster sufferers only wish that they would work a lot faster (like the injections), but I am so thankful for them in any form. A real 'life saver.'"

• AMa...
• May 4, 2015

Sumatriptan for Migraine "I won't lie, it hurts like being snapped with a wet towel tail, but not as much as my light-sensitive migraines do. My daughter also suffers from migraines, and she's a big baby about pain but will take a dose. Before this, my migraines would ruin my day. I would have to lay in the dark with a bucket and suffer, praying I could keep my oral medication down. Now I DosePro, lay down for 30 minutes, and I am back to normal. It literally has changed my life, anyone who suffers from migraines knows the feeling of a migraine building, knowing that pain is coming and trying to head it off with oral meds and then failing to stop it. The endless hours of horrific pain. Luckily, my insurance covers it, but I'd buy it whatever the cost."

• Mic...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 29, 2023

Sumatriptan for Migraine "I've had one experience with Imitrex. I was living in the Midwest near an AFB hospital (in the mid to late 1990s). My mother and I came down with migraines the same evening. By the third night, we both had tried everything that we had been prescribed, and the migraines were just getting worse, but it was the '90s, and migraine medication besides pain meds was in its infancy. I was in the best condition, so I drove the short distance to the base hospital, and within an hour, we both found ourselves participants in a drug trial for Imitrex with the promise that if it didn't work, we'd get 'something stronger.' Soon, we were both having chest pains and heart palpitations, and I couldn't catch my breath. Why? We both have heart valve issues that we didn't know about. We were on heart monitors for hours afterward, but we did get 'something stronger' to cut the pain. I know people who swear by Imitrex, but please take your first dose at a hospital or doctor's office! It has interactions that can be quite serious."

• Nan...
• June 29, 2017

Sumatriptan for Migraine "I was having my follow-up appointment with my neurologist, and she gave me a sample of this because the oral tablets were not working and the nasal solution was taking a while to work for me. This was my miracle drug for me. One evening, I felt my migraine coming on, and I tried my sample pack. I was very nervous about blowing something up my nostril, but this wasn't bad at all, and within 5 minutes, I could feel my headache start to calm down. I did not have to go into my dark room. I am really impressed, and you don't taste the medication going down your throat as much as you do with the solution. Thank you."

• Ale...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2019

For Migraine "The worst experience ever. I had a bad migraine, took sumatriptan as prescribed by my doctor. I had the worst side effects: I had a stiff neck, pain all over my body, shortness of breath, my chest felt tight. It took my migraine away, but was it all worth the pain I got from taking this pill? Nope, never again - I will stick to Excedrin."

• cp0...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2022

For Migraine "Only ever took once, within half an hour, I was fast asleep, completely knocked out for about three hours. Once woken, I had severe hallucinations, both visual and auditory, along with extreme fear and palpitations."

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2010

Sumatriptan for Cluster Headaches "I consider Imitrex to be the greatest medicine in the world, at least as far as my health is concerned. I am never without the auto injector. When a chronic headache comes on, I inject myself, and 3 to 4 minutes later ... no pain. My muscles are fatigued, and I'm somewhat tired for about 30 minutes, but NO PAIN! ... Yes!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 24, 2023

For Migraine "Took half the dose, felt fine for a while. Thankfully, didn't experience severe dizziness or tingling. But my arms started to feel very sore, like after an intense workout. And my throat felt hot in a weird way and made me feel kind of bleh all together. It did help the migraine a bit but didn't notice a big difference. I have severe anxiety and it is always better to be cautious of side effects before taking a new medicine, but your doctor prescribed it for a reason! It might help. In my experience, it wasn't awful but not the greatest either."

• Dmy...
• April 13, 2010

Sumatriptan for Cluster Headaches "Injections are expensive, but they are the only thing that I have found that works for my cluster headaches. Truly a lifesaver. The burning sensation is ugly, but better than the viciousness ripping of my head to pieces."

• NaN...
• December 1, 2016

Sumatriptan for Migraine "Been having headaches all of the sudden, the entire month of November. Bad headaches! Was actually scared to take Imitrex because of side effects, but finally took it after 2 days of agony, and it worked!! So happy this worked for me."

• Anonymous
• June 12, 2009

Sumatriptan for Migraine "I'm a 3-4 migraines per week person. When I first tried Imitrex, I thought I had found my own personal miracle. Even on days that I didn't have a full-blown migraine, I would still have pain, and this was the first time I felt completely pain-free in years. Unfortunately, the honeymoon wore off after about 8 months. I used Imitrex quite frequently during that time and had wonderful results, even though sometimes I had to take two pills to really do the job. But after eight months, two pills weren't doing the job, my headache was still lingering."

• Aqu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2017

For Cluster Headaches "I've had cluster headaches for about 14 years now and haven't found any helpful meds until now. Sumatriptan has been extremely helpful for me this cluster period. I use the tablets, so it takes about 30 minutes to feel the effects. I take it as soon as I start to feel tension in the head and neck, with the slight onset of a headache. By the time it starts to work, the attack is almost in full force, but once it kicks in, the pain immediately subsides and begins to quickly go away. It saves me at least a good hour of the intense, tortuous pain - which also saves me a lot of the side effects of the attacks, such as nausea and fatigue. I've found little to no side effects along with the drug, so I'm almost immediately able to function afterwards."