Sumatriptan for Cluster Headaches User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Imitrex, Imitrex Statdose, Tosymra, Onzetra Xsail Imitrex Nasal Zembrace SymTouch

Sumatriptan has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 78 reviews for the treatment of Cluster Headaches. 85% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 13% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Sumatriptan

Marti...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 9, 2015

"I was recently prescribed Imigran, the European version of Imitrex for Acute Cluster Headache, in the injection form pretty much life changing. I'd previously tried Oral Sumatriptan for Cluster Headaches but that just did not seem effective and once a full blown attack had started the pill did not seem to abort the headache. Injectable Sumatriptan though has proved to be a totally different thing and even when the pain is at its peak, once injected its probably 10 minutes maximum before the headache is gone, totally gone. I've suffered from Cluster Headaches for many years and only wish I'd tried this sooner, for me, it has been just brilliant. Having used it several times now have not had any side effects whatsoever, fantastic."

10 / 10

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Hudo
Taken for 2 to 5 years
July 31, 2015

"I've suffered from cluster headaches for the last 3 years since I was diagnosed with a growth on my pineal gland. Nothing worked until I was put under neurology science in York UK. I was put on verapamil tablets and also prednisolone to prevent and sumatriptan as a pain relief when I have an attack. I was close to drilling a hole on the side of my head before I was prescribed these meds. The problem is they are expensive, I am lucky and I have these prescribed under the NHS however they will not prescribe me more than 4 injections per week and sometimes I have these attaches every day sown times twice a day for 2 to 3 weeks. Sumitriptan is the best thing ever invented"

10 / 10

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Mapster
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 18, 2021

"Have cluster headaches for 20 years starting in my late 40’s. Longest period 18 months, one a day and longest period without as Nov 2019 to Nov 2020, then boom back again to this day. Now take Verapamil 3 times day and when cluster comes on use Imitrex nasal spray...quickly reduces pain level and generally headaches gone in about 15 to 20 minutes..lucky that between my insurance and provincial govt , cost is covered...definitely recommend trying"

10 / 10

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Pain
Taken for less than 1 month
June 12, 2018

"I have been having chronic cluster headaches for the last 15 years. I have at least two per day and as many as 5 then for some crazy reason during my anniversary month they go up to 9 or 10. I have taken everything under the sun recently prescribed the injection pack it is the most successful med I’ve tried but here’s the draw back I can only take two shots per day so what do I do for the rest of my migraines. My doc painted a bad pic of taking to many shots. This drug is a tease why can’t someone make this so I can take 4 or 5 a day please"

6 / 10

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Shino
September 28, 2015

"Sumatriptan nasal spray 15 years sufferer 35 y old only got sumatriptan lately and it's working well headaches would last 90 mins to 3 hrs now with the nasal spray 20 mins and its completely gone don't leave home without it now"

9 / 10

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Orang...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
November 5, 2021

Imitrex (sumatriptan) "This is the only medication that will get rid of my cluster headaches. It's so effective. I've only used the nasal spray so far but am starting pills since I was having trouble getting authorization for the spray. It's a godsend really, these headaches make me want to opt out of the entire universe."

10 / 10

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bruce...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
June 7, 2023

"Sumatriptan will reduce the pain from a cluster headache. The problem is it takes so long to work. The fastest it has worked for me is one hour, and sometimes two and a half hours. For me that is just too long for such debilitating pain. I have never had any side effects from sumatriptan."

8 / 10

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Anony...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
April 23, 2022

"Simply didn’t do anything. I suffer from severe cluster headaches and I’ve been on multiple drugs for it without success. Sadly, Sumatriptan is just another medicine that did precisely nothing at all."

1 / 10

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Shell
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 19, 2021

"I take the injectable form of this medication for soul crushing cluster headaches and I must say it is an absolute miracle. To go from 2 hours of crippling pain to 10 minutes is such an incredible blessing. Truly this medication is a Godsend."

10 / 10

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

"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."

10 / 10

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TreeS...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
June 23, 2013

Imitrex (sumatriptan) "I suffered for several years before I found a specialist who diagnosed me properly and prescribed this great medicine. "

10 / 10

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mindy...
September 6, 2009

Imitrex (sumatriptan) "Did not work for chronic cluster headache at all."

1 / 10

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jhewel
August 22, 2010

Sumavel DosePro (sumatriptan) "This medicine works fast and it is the best I have had so far for acute cluster headache. Highly recommended."

10 / 10

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David
January 4, 2017

"I been suffering with Cluster Headaches for over 10 years. I just used the injected form of Sumatripan. The pain was completely gone in 7 mins. Amazing!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
May 15, 2009

Imitrex (sumatriptan) "Only thing that works for clusters. Within 15 miniutes pain is gone. Thank Goodness for this medicine. Only wish you could take more than 2 doses in a 24 hour peroid. "

9 / 10

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Seeker
January 28, 2016

Imitrex (sumatriptan) "Pain would cease within 15 minutes."

10 / 10

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Gr8
January 16, 2011

Sumavel DosePro (sumatriptan) "I just use the Sumavel, it stings in application area for 2-5 minutes, but my headache was gone in about 5 minutes. I felt little dizzy after wards. Highly recommended and well worth it."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
September 27, 2012

Imitrex (sumatriptan) "Imitrex injection is sometimes the only thing that will stop the headache. Even when on Verapamil I can get head bangers that blow through, when this happens Imitrex can be the added push."

10 / 10

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MKE...
May 14, 2011

Imitrex (sumatriptan) "Best one for me in the 20 some yrs I've had to deal with them. I've taken 100mg pills all along. "

9 / 10

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Anonymous
June 18, 2009

Imitrex (sumatriptan) "Injection is the best."

10 / 10

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biker...
July 23, 2010

Imitrex Statdose (sumatriptan) "Fast relief after injecting. Haven't had many other treatments. I use for cluster headaches."

10 / 10

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Max...
September 10, 2015

Imitrex Nasal (sumatriptan) "Works in about 15 minutes for me which is about twice as fast as the pill form. Creates a bad taste but well worth it for the faster speed."

10 / 10

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crook...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
October 19, 2015

"I swear Sumatriptan injections saved my life. My new best friend. I never leave home without them."

10 / 10

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Glen
April 10, 2018

Imitrex (sumatriptan) "I had episodic clusters. Imitrex injections relieved the pain within 10 seconds. Clusters are all gone now."

10 / 10

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Kamik...
April 4, 2010

Imitrex Nasal (sumatriptan) "Once the Cluster Headache begins, it takes 11 minutes for the medication to kick in and eliminate the headache for me."

10 / 10

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