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Finally started taking this a few years ago and it works great. After 30 years I can tell when it's coming so take this right away. I know it is expensive and I only get 12 per month. What I do is get the 40 mg and cut in half with a sharp pill splitter. Have been told that they won't work that way, BUT they do. Sometimes have to take another half but many times this works and I do it because ...

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I'm apparently sensitive to medication, but Relpax did nothing for me. I took a dose in school about noon, and nothing happened. At one point, it reacted with my other medication and caused me to have an allergic reaction (I was taking Verapimil, Topimax, and Nortriptlyne). I still have a good amount of pills I haven't used yet.

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Teresa L. Shamy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/1/2022
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 1.0
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I wanted to let everybody know what has happened to me. I worked for Intermountain hospital for 15 years. Then started having problems with collapsing in my legs not working so I had to take a disability and I’ve been taking Relpax four years my daughter committed suicide 12 years ago. Left two young girls I HAD TOto help raise. My feet were hurting so bad I had to go on morphine for my leg and feet pain. 6 years on that then buprenorhine for Two years. So now I have an addiction that is absolutely horrific to try and get off of. eventually five years into it I found out I had Reynalds. It’s a circulation problem with your feet and legs. So I ended up going to another vascular specialist about three months ago and found out that you are never supposed to take Relpax. a congestions with Reynards nobody ever told me that and I have been in a wheelchair and a walker for the last seven years and pretty much in bed. Now I find out that it was probably caused by the relpax packs I was taking I never had Ray nods before. I went to several doctors they tried to work me up for MS Which cost me thousands and thousands. Now I find out that I am following this up with the FDA Intermountain pharmacy and any doctor I’ve seen in the last 10 years I am also going to contact an attorney and the relpax company. I want everyone else to understand what has happened so that they won’t have it happened to them I was on Relpax. probably maybe six years yes it worked but it sure destroyed my life I am very unhappy and I hope everybody else is aware because I don’t believe they are at least the doctors weren’t at the top you know before. Please be aware of this and very afraid of this drug .Read More Read Less

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RAS | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/11/2022
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 4.7
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Relpax is a life-changing drug for me. I've suffered from terrible migraines since I was a young boy...never had them formally diagnosed until I was in my 40s. The first meds didn't do much. Then came Relpax. I never leave home with out it. It never fails to get rid of a migraine...and I rarely have to take two pills. It has had a profoundly positive effect on my quality of life, and I am very thankful for it. My dr recently suggested I give Nurtec a try...I might. But I really worry that it won't work...then I'll be stuck with a migraine.Read More Read Less

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Jenny | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/22/2021
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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Relpax allows me to go to work when I wake up with a headache/migraine.

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Michael | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/9/2021
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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As soon as I feel it coming on I take relax, and within 15 minutes I am back to work. Witn no side effects

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/29/2019
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 4.3
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lifesaver

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Breezy78 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/26/2019
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 1.3
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I have been taking this prescription about two years- I really have not found it to be useful at all- I can barely the wait the two hours befor taking the second pill- Plus my insurance only allows so many per month- I will be changing this month

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jweeks2438 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/18/2018
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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I tied all the other triptans, and all helped but only Relpax works 100% every time, though occasionally i have to take two. one commenter here incorrectly said the FDA only allows two pills per week; not true, the limit is two per 24 hours

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Snoopy1970 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/15/2017
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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This is the ONLY medicine that will completely take away my migraine pain. Occasionally, it will take 2 pills to totally relieve it. Cost can be an unfortunate factor, as I've had to pay $50/per pill at times.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/5/2017
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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I have taken this for migraines. It works most times than not. It takes it to a lower level of pain from a 10+ to a 4 or 5. A narcotic is usually needed for the rest of the headache since drug is dangerous and not allowed to take more than two dozes per week.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/10/2017
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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I call these my "magic pills". The only thing that works for my migraines. Within 45 mintues of use, I can resume all normal activities of my day. I have not experienced any side effects. Love them. Dislike the cost, but am thankful my insurance pays for the majority of the cost. I am only allowed 9 pills per month, but that is usually sufficient.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/7/2017
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 1.0
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Relpax made me extremely nauseous the first time I took it. I had to lay down and not move to prevent vomiting. It made me hazy and I passed out for 4 hours. Not only that, but it made my migraine WORSE. My migraines usually last 1 day, but after taking Relpax, my migraine lasted 3 days. Worse migraine of my life and I will never take Relpax again.

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Jstjokin | 45-54 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/12/2017
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 4.3
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Relax is the best out of all of the Triptans especially if you didn't catch it before the hat of pain sets in. My only complaint is that there isn't an alternate delivery method for those of us who get nauseous. It defeats the purpose if you can't keep it down. It's very defeating to know that something will help but your body is going to reject it. I used to take Sumatriptan which comes in every delivery system known to mankind but it quit being as effective. You w o old think that Eletriptan could be made as a sublingual or injectable too.Read More Read Less

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neshomah | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/10/2016
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been taking 40 mg of Relpax (with the option of 1 more after 2 hours if migraine not gone) for quite a few years with no side effects. I strongly suggest this drug to anyone I know that has chronic migraines.

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Bakko | 45-54 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/14/2016
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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I began taking Relpax in Canada where the product strength is double the American product strength. 20 Milligrams sufficiently ended a migraine within 20 minutes. I notice the American product (20 miligrams) takes up to an hour, and sometimes I need a second dose. Relpax is the BEST migraine medicine I have ever taken. Within a short time after the dose is taken, I am back on my feet, ready to live my life. Sometimes I am a bit weak and sometimes I am still sensitive to light and sound, but I can easily function and enjoy my day without further delay after having Relpax. I love it! My only complaint is that the tablets come in 40 milligram strength, but I always have to divide the tablets which are not scored. Sometimes its a bit messy and I can't always equally divide the tablet. The cost is high unless your benefits cover it, but worth every penny if that is what it takes. I would rather have Relpax than food.Read More Read Less

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Lucycarl | 55-64 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/8/2016
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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Like most one here, I have suffered with migraines since my teens. I'm now 62 and finally found something that works!!! And like many other on here, my insurance company gives me too few - not enough for all the migraine's I get. And doctors never win when prescribing more. It's a shame the Drug companies have this kind of power over doctors. I also had minimal success with botox. I'm on my second round of it. First time it seemed to work good starting 2 weeks after the shots, but it doesn't last all 3 months. Got my second round a month ago and am having just as many migraines as before. I'm at my wits end. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 35-44 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/3/2016
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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Relax has dramatically improved my quality of life. I have tried ALL of the other migraine meds. Some helped, but the side effects were almost as debilitating as the migraine itself. I suffered for years before I found Relpax. The other thing I found over the years is that you should take the Relpax as soon as the symptoms begin. I used to try to convince myself that the headache would get better with over the counter melds. It has never worked. So, take my advice, just take it!

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ducky | 45-54 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/12/2016
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had complicated migraines for over 30 years. I have tried everything to get rid of the migraines. Relpax is the only drug that gets rid of the migraine within a half hour most of the time and that is with a half of pill. I cut the pills in half because the ins company only allows a certain number per month. Most of the time, I do not have to take a full pill. When I have had to take a full pill, the migraine is usually gone within 30-60 minutes. I have never had any side effects and I am highly satisfied with the results of this medicine. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/11/2016
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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I am 49 and have suffered migraines ever since I was about 14. Relpax works for me everytime! I do have some weakness for about half an hour but getting rid of the migraine is well worth it.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/13/2015
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking Relpax for overar 5 years and only on a few occasions had mild chest pressure. This is the only drug that works for me. It works within an hour to several. My Insurance at work has always given me a problem with giving the amount I need. I was getting 20 and now 6 per month. My doctor doesn't like fighting the Insurance. This should be against the law for both Doctor and insurance! Patients shouldn't have to suffer in pain!

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Caregiver
10/14/2015
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 1.0
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Dr prescribed this to my son and it has not been effective at all.

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