Sumatriptan User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• EAWARE
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 2, 2022

For Migraine "I took sumatriptan in the past for migraines and always considered it my life saver. It stops my migraines right in their tracks. But I recently switched doctors and when she was prescribing me my sumatriptan she put me on 100mg rather than the smaller dose I was on before. I'm 5'5 150lbs and I am currently experiencing bad side effects. Tight jaw and neck, panic and anxiety, altered state of mind, nausea, and overall feeling of unwellness. I would not recommend such a high dose. Stick with 50mg. This is awful. I'm just thankful I have an antianxiety medication on hand because otherwise I'd be in a real state of panic. Use with caution."

• iCloud
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 24, 2019

For Migraine "I never had a migraine until the onset of menopause. I'm 55 years old and BOOM, I now get 15-18 migraine headaches per month. My Dr. prescribed the 100 mg Sumatriptan pills (which I cut in half) since half a pill seems to knock out the migraine. But after being on this medication a year, I am now experiencing terrible side effects. I'm surprised it took a year for side effects to appear. The worst feeling is how my throat and neck feel...as if someone is slightly choking me with their hands. My neck is stiff and I have to pee every half hour and I get these hot flashes (maybe due to the menopause). What really has me baffled is I haven't taken any sumatriptan in 4 days and I'm still feeling the same side effects...How long are they supposed to last?"

• Sumat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 1, 2023

For Migraine "Never had migraines until I quit drinking alcohol in my early '40s (daily drinker). Sumitriptan works really good on me. It says to take it immediately on the first onset but I hate taking meds so I wait 8 to 10 hours before I take it. In about an hour, I feel 100% normal with no side effects. I went to hormone Dr found out my testosterone was below the normal range. He prescribed a testosterone cream, DHEA & pregnenolone brought my test to the high end of the normal range. Within the first month, the frequency of migraines dropped from 4 or 5 per week to 2 per month. Now 6 months in & it's 1 migraine per month. Now my only triggers are dairy and a bad night of sleep. Before I would get triggered with almost anything. I also heard certain types of THC can get rid of a migraine. But the hormones seem to prevent them all together. The hormones also help me sleep better & can eat more foods."

• SFGirl
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 17, 2024

Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine "I've been using Imitrex for 30 years. I started with the injectable and then changed to the pill when it was released. It has been a lifesaver. It does give me soreness in my legs as a side effect, but that is much better than the pain and other symptoms with the migraine. I'm a Nurse Practitioner, and I only take it as prescribed by my healthcare provider, and I'm not worried about reactions. All drugs have risks, Imitrex has a low-risk profile, and your own medical history should always be taken into consideration."

• BeeeD...
• August 12, 2019

For Cluster Headaches "I go to a headache clinic to deal with my intense cluster/migraine headache bouts. My doctor asked me to try sumatriptan as an option for dealing with the worst headaches as soon as I feel them come on. I liked the idea of having something to take only during headache periods, as opposed to daily. I had the opportunity to give it a shot this weekend and... woah. Sumatriptan does NOT agree with my system. Shortly after taking it, my scalp at the crown of my head felt like it was on fire. So painful. The back of my neck also seized up and I had to lie down, even though it was impossible to get comfortable. The good thing is that this medication has a short half-life (two hours), so my discomfort, though intense, was short-lived. Did my headache fade away? Absolutely, but the discomfort it was swapped out for was arguably worse and so scary. I'm returning the remainder of this prescription to the pharmacy for disposal."

• Johan...
• October 24, 2011

Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine "I have been a migraine sufferer since 1993 as the years went by they got worse where over the counter medicines didn't help. In 1996 I was diagnosed with migraines by a neurologist after going through test after test to rule out other medical problems. Believe me I actually had ask the doctor is it possible to cut that piece of brain out. Thats how severe they are. He prescribed several different kinds of migraine medicines and none worked for me until he gave me Imitrex. This is actually a miracle pill, yes the side effects are horrible and the migraine gets worse before it gets better, but once it's gone you are back to your normal life like you never had an episode. I don't leave home without it."

• mermom
• December 6, 2018

Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine "After I had my son I had horrible migraines, sometimes daily. I tried every over the counter medication, including Excedrin, Tylenol, and Ibuprofen. I recently started taking Imitrex. It's amazing. It does take a while to kick in, probably about an hour to 2. The pain goes away within about 20 minutes but I still have a pressure like feeling until about an hour or two later. It also has really helped my depression, maybe because of the serotonin element in the medication. It doesn't make me tired or dizzy luckily. I do feel relaxed, but not in a bad way. I really love it."

• Krishna...
• May 5, 2015

For Migraine "This medication has changed my life. I have had migraine since I was age 17. My son lost a lot of time and attention from me because I used to be debilated for from early morning until about 7 pm. Only when my doctor prescribed Sumatriptan for me about 6 years ago I have got back quality of life. I thank from the bottom of my heart whoever invented this medication. Thankfully in UK we have the National Health Service which means I don't have to pay for the medication. I probably would find it hard to afford otherwise. I worry about all the people around the world who suffer migraine and do not have access to Sumatriptan. Forget all the wealth. Health is the true wealth for me. Thank you Sumatriptan."

• Lue
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 17, 2024

For Migraine "I have been experiencing daily migraines for exactly 6 years now. They'll come and last up to 3+ months and disappear. It wasn't until 2022 when I first came across sumatriptan and it became a huge help! I've recently started taking them again due to these daily migraines and got prescribed 100mg. When I first started taking these, they made me very drowsy and weak, but there were no migraines, and as the weeks flew by, the medicine improved more and more, and the side effects slowly went away. Although it works perfectly now, in the past it made me very sick and sometimes the migraine still took over, but now that I know I only experience my migraines when I wake up, I'll immediately take one even before I can let the pain flare up. Overall, sumatriptan is by far the BEST, and I've tried everything and nothing is more effective."

• Anonymous
• March 13, 2009

Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine "God bless Imitrex. I can take the injection either at the start of a migraine or right in the middle of it and it works like a charm each time. I don't know what I would do without it. My migraines were crippling but thanks to Imitrex, I have my life back."

• rebamac
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 10, 2023

For Migraine "I don't know what I would do without this drug. When I take it, it not only removes my migraine, it sends a wave of calm and peace through my entire body. It's like all my tension is erased for a few hours. It works best with no side effects if I nap after I take it, but it also works on the go, just making me a bit groggy. 50mg always works."

• migra...
• 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 wont to keep taking the tablets in case they stop working as my body gets used to them."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 25, 2013

For Migraine "This medication works for me. I did have slight chest discomfort first few times using it. No longer experience it. Sometimes it makes me feel tired but I continue on and it goes away. Headache disappears within 30 mins to 1 hr of taking tablet. I have been taking Imitrex and sumatriptan for over 25 years and am thankful the neurologist prescribed it."

• steph...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 12, 2017

Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine "I avoid taking Imitrex if I can because I experience so many side effects from it. I get jaw and shoulder pain/stiffness, pain in the back of my neck and scalp, headaches, drowsiness and I just generally feel weird and awful after taking it. After 2 hours or so, my migraine goes away and the awful-ness of the Imitrex lessens so that is why I do take it occasionally. Every time I take it, I'm reminded of how badly I need to find something else."

• joanie
• August 25, 2015

Imitrex (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 medicene wears off. But I would much rather have a little dizziness rather than being bedridden, light/sound sensitivity, migraine, and nausea/vomiting."

• Aquah...
• 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"

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

Imitrex (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."

• KKano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2019

Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine "I was just recently prescribed Imitrex. It only works for a few hours for me then the migraine is back and usually worse. Kind of like a rebound. I'm have only taken four doses. The chest pain it is causing makes me feel like I’ve been kicked in the chest. Not the best for Chronic migraine."

• Starr
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2016

Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine "Will not ever touch it again! I suffer migraines so bad that I end up in the hospital almost on a regular basis. Well my doctor finally prescribed imitrex and I swore up and down that I wouldn't take it due to potential side effects, but my head hurt so bad today that I threw in the towel and took one. Mind you, I'm on the 100mg and it has done nothing but ignore my migraine causing it to manifest into a bigger one."

• Cori
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2019

For Migraine "Prescribed this because I have allergy to other type of pain medicine. Took one 50mg, worst experience ever! I had hot flashes with sweat, my face and nose felt like it was burning, aching body. I felt high and not in a good way. Trapped at work, scared to even drive. Migraine is still here with the side effects. Should have done homework first before trusting this was just another pain med. NEVER AGAIN!"

• Chefc...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 23, 2020

Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Cluster Headaches "I use Imitrex to treat my cluster headaches I have episodic clusters. Usually get them once a year for a month or more. I get two to three attacks a day during the cycle. I use Imitrex injections and pills, the injections get rid of the pain in about 10 minutes and the Imitrex pills take about about thirty minutes to work . Don’t know what I would do without them"

• Llewy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2019

For Migraine "Everyone is different. I react badly to many drugs but sumatriptan - to my total surprise- has so far helped with my migraines with very few side effects. The pain doesn't respond to anything else. I've tried aspirin paracetamol, ibuprofen and even tramadol. I've tried running, singing, rehydration salts, hot packs, cold packs, nasal sprays and I don't know what else. When the migraines got to the point that I couldn't sleep them off - they are actually worse now after sleep - I asked the doc for help and she prescribed sumatriptan 50mg and it's like a miracle drug. The pain goes away after about an hour. I feel a bit manic and a bit dizzy after taking it but I feel dizzy and angry with the migraines anyway so that's a side effect I'm ok with at the moment. Note I've only been using it a couple of months and plan for this to be temporary while I investigate whether lifestyle changes will help me manage my headaches without drugs."

• Life...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2024

For Cluster Headaches "I am diagnosed with cluster headaches, which as of recent, has been named the most painful condition in all of medical science. The word “headache” doesn’t accurately fit, it’s debilitating. My symptoms include stabbing pain on one side of the head at a time, pulsating temples, stiff neck, and I almost always go blurry or blind in the eye on the side it’s attacking. Nothing would help, no preventatives, no over-the-counter meds, nothing. My neurologist suggested Sumatriptan. I take it at the first sign of migraine with 200mg Advil (recommended by my doctor) and it always takes every bit of pain away with basically no side effects. I feel like I’m floating, that’s about it, actually sort of pleasant if you ask me. On the market for 30 years and on the World Health Organization’s top 100 essential medications for the human race. It’s safe and extremely effective. Give it a try, I’m glad I did. Life saver."

• Anonymous
• March 18, 2009

Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine "Imitrex does the trick of getting rid of my migraine every time, but the side effects are a little rough. I feel as though my neck and chest are tightening and achy, but if I go to sleep about 10 minutes after taking Imitrex. I miss the side effects happening to me, and just wake up feeling better."

• Dreadzy
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 6, 2016

Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraine "Imitrex works wellto 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 muscles are burning. Of course, the side effects that I get from this medicine is 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."