Reviewer: AldenF, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Four years ago I was taking Imitrex oral almost everyday for migraine suppression. I was also investigating a possible coronary artery problem. My doctor wanted me to stop the Imitrex while we resolved the heart issue, but I told her I was not about to let go of the Imitrex! I obtained (using a coupon from Imitrex mailing) a free sample of the Stat; next morning I woke up with M so injected in ... Show Full Comment

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Four years ago I was taking Imitrex oral almost everyday for migraine suppression. I was also investigating a possible coronary artery problem. My doctor wanted me to stop the Imitrex while we resolved the heart issue, but I told her I was not about to let go of the Imitrex! I obtained (using a coupon from Imitrex mailing) a free sample of the Stat; next morning I woke up with M so injected in leg. It stopped the headache, but several hours later I had an angina attack (my first experience) while working outside in the heat! In hospital immediately, cardiac cath showed major blockages, transferred to major hospital for emergency bypass (six arteries) surgery! Lesson learned: Imitrex is a vaso-constrictor--a bad idea with arterial blockages! It seemed like the Stat dosage was somehow more powerful (same mg as oral?!)than the oral. Heed my experience, and don't mess around with a situation like this!
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Reviewer: lgreene8, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was given the injectables for Imitrex due to frequent migraines. I have tried every thing else and my nerologist suggested this would be the next best thing. WRONG!!!! I took this medication and within 5 minutes i had every single side effect that there was. My husband had to inject me with the epinepherine pen and call 911 immediatley. they rushed me to the ER and it was absolutley awful. i don ... Show Full Comment

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I was given the injectables for Imitrex due to frequent migraines. I have tried every thing else and my nerologist suggested this would be the next best thing. WRONG!!!! I took this medication and within 5 minutes i had every single side effect that there was. My husband had to inject me with the epinepherine pen and call 911 immediatley. they rushed me to the ER and it was absolutley awful. i dont recommend this medication to anyone at all.
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Reviewer: mommyjan2005, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I was on imatrex and imatrex stat, the oral took way to long and i was often doubling my dose, then I tried the stat that work ok if the migraine wasn't bad , after that I became prenant with my 2nd child and as my doctor said they went away well 2 years later after I stopped nursing I'm back on the hunt for a migraine med that works I'm sick of sleeping in the er so they can me delation and crap ... Show Full Comment

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I was on imatrex and imatrex stat, the oral took way to long and i was often doubling my dose, then I tried the stat that work ok if the migraine wasn't bad , after that I became prenant with my 2nd child and as my doctor said they went away well 2 years later after I stopped nursing I'm back on the hunt for a migraine med that works I'm sick of sleeping in the er so they can me delation and crap I need to funtion I'm a single mother of 2 small children!!!
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I have frequent migraines which are controlled by daily medication, but my neurologist gave me the injections to use as needed. I had to keep the needle in my skin for over 30 seconds to get all of the medicine in my body though & it hurt. They cause big bruises at the injection site & my whole upper body, esp my face goes numb for a few hours. But a quick nap after the injection gets rid ... Show Full Comment

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I have frequent migraines which are controlled by daily medication, but my neurologist gave me the injections to use as needed. I had to keep the needle in my skin for over 30 seconds to get all of the medicine in my body though & it hurt. They cause big bruises at the injection site & my whole upper body, esp my face goes numb for a few hours. But a quick nap after the injection gets rid of my migraine. I only use them for my most important functions like on prom & graduation.
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Reviewer: pennywinkle, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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While Imitrex gave me instant relief from my migrains and was very easy to use I had a very bad reaction when I had to use it while taking another med. (Zoloft)I had a psychotic break. It was one of the worst experiences of my life. I filled all my meds at the same pharmasist and my doctors knew all the meds I was taking.

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While Imitrex gave me instant relief from my migrains and was very easy to use I had a very bad reaction when I had to use it while taking another med. (Zoloft)I had a psychotic break. It was one of the worst experiences of my life. I filled all my meds at the same pharmasist and my doctors knew all the meds I was taking.
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