Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Imitrex Injection sorted by most helpful. 
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Watch out for a spike in your blood pressure, this happened once for me but it was managed. Published: November 18, 2007 ::
not to fond is sticking myself in the stomach. but it works wonders Published: September 28, 2007 ::
I've suffered from clusters for about 10 yrs before discovering Imitrex Subq. It was like, where have you been all my life! Even the pills didn't work for me. The small needle is nothing compared to the time my clusters last and relief comes very quickly. As was said in previous post, the needle is small, there is a slight burning and a flush feeling then aftwards pure relief. So I as long as you aren't alergic I'd recommend it. Published: June 24, 2008 ::
I've been using imitrex for about 6 years now and swear by it. As for the person injecting to stomach - my dr instructed me to inject into fatty part of my leg (below hip). I'm only 140# and have enough fatty tissue there to inject into. Much easier, I'd think. Imitrex relieves my migraine and nausea completely in 5 minutes or less. Published: June 13, 2008 ::
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I was hesitate to use an injection but the nasal spray was AWFUL. The needle is VERY small. The sensation was like getting the flu shot....it burns for a few seconds. I felt a flushed for about 10-15 minutes afterwards. My headache was gone almost instantly. Published: November 21, 2007 ::