I have been suffering migraines for a few years now and Amerge is the only thing that has worked for me. I can actually function on days when I would have normally been stuck in bed all day. One time I did have the side effects of being hot and having my heart race, but overall it is a wonderful drug. Maxalt and some others did nothing for me.
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Rod | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/18/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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If my migraine is caught in the early stage, taking one Amerge(2.5mg.)will take care of it with little or no side effects.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/12/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 4.7
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I have tried a few other medicines for migraines and Amerge is the only one that really works for me. Sometimes, I have to take more than another and take motrin with it if my headache is really intense but it will go away.
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laurainmccall | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/17/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 4.3
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Just wish it didn't take so long to get over the side effects of the Amerge. Much easier on my stomache than Imitrex.
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Anonymous | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/7/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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in 4 years I have not had to go to the ER for a "hypo" for a migraine headache, Amerge always works and only one or maybe two times I had to use the second pill in 4 hours. Very happy with this medication, doesn't make me feel tired or fussy, and I can go on with my day.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/24/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 4.7
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This works on even my most severe migraine headaches. My only complaint is that it takes at least 1 hour before I feel any relief, but it's comforting to have such a reliable treatment available.
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jackigrace | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/19/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been suffering migraines for over 25 years - 5 years ago amerege was prescribed. I have since learned to manage my triggers but when I do get a migraine one low dose amerge works within 2 hours. I have gone from 9 pills a month to only 3 to 4. This pill has been my savior.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/15/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/13/2007
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking Amerge for three years to prevent migraine headaches. Recently BS/BC has rejected my use of this drug. I am at a loss as what to take now. I have taken all of the other drugs and none of them work in preventing the headaches, just work when I get a headache. I need help on this.
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cswms | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/2/2007
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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This usually works for me the first time. Very rarely do I take a second one. It takes two hours to begin easing my headaches though. If I catch it early enough, it is great.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/2/2007
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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This drug has been like a miracle for me. Headaches used to last three days, now headache usually almost always gone within two hours! Very easy to take, have had absolutely NO adverse side effects on it.
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chatmaker | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/27/2007
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 4.7
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I can't remember now many mg I take but I have to cut pill in 1/2 and take them 30 mins apart.
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Ellen | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/11/2007
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 2.3
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No effect on pain. Had another aura a few hours after taking the medication
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nan | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/11/2007
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 1.0
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katyjane | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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Amerge is my golden pill. In the 7 yrs I've been on the medication I've only needed to take 5 mgs within 24 hours twice. One dose normally takes care of my most severe headache.
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