I am 25 year old female and have been a migraine sufferer for about 3 years now. I use Imitrex as an abortive, along with my preventative medicine and it works wonderfully! It takes away my migraine within an hour and I have no side effects. Highly recommend! Published: September 25, 2007 ::

I suffered with migrane headaches for days at a time and nothing would touch them including pescription pain meds and muscle relaxers. My doctor decided it was time to try the imitrex and what a reliefe it was. It made me feel very funny for about an hour but my headache was gone in less than 30 minutes. I do have some discomfort in my throat for a while after I take it and I kinda feel like there is pop rocks in my head but it is worth it. Published: September 23, 2007 ::

This medicine is very expensive. Now that I don't have Prescription Drug coverage, I can no longer afford to refill. The $10 coupons helped some, but they expired too soon. I was only refiling the prescription every 3 months or so. The price has been increasing lately. Hopefully a generic product will become available soon. Published: September 27, 2007 ::

I have had migraines/mixed tension headaches for 24 years. Rebound headaches were a problem in my teens. When Imitrex came out I was very impressed by how effective it was. I have been using it for about 10-12 years and I am now experiencing some problems with my migraines not easing up like they used too. Also, I have began to experience "leg migraines" with my regular migraines. They only react to the statdose injection. My best advice to anyone out there who has just started having migraines is to try and avoid taking too much of any over-the-counter meds such as advil,excedrin,goodies,etc...They work great if you have about four headaches per month, but for people with more you need a triptan. Imitrex is great for about two headaches per week, but anymore than that and you risk being like me. I am resistant to about everything. That said, it still is the best thing going and far better than a visit to any E.R. P.S. One more piece of advice, please try and limit caffeine to one soda/coffee per day. And if you are like me, Never eat chocolate before bed! Published: September 21, 2008 ::

I have suffered from migraines since I was 12 years old. 13 years ago Dr. gave me Imitrex injections and then nasal sprays. The pills don't work for me as I generally throw them up. Imitrex has given me my life back. I do try not to use it unless it is a full blown migraine I wake up with, as there is a rebound effect to the medication. Usually Excedrin, and a short lay down will take care of a headache that comes on during the day. Published: May 01, 2008 ::

Imitrex works! within 20 minutes the pain starts to diminish,and pain disappears within 40 minutes. It is important to take Imitrex promptly. Published: May 02, 2008 ::

Before Imitrex was prescribed for my headaches, I would have to be taken to the Emergency Room for a shot before I could even function! With the Imitrex, I can take one at the onset and usually don't have to take another one. I am taking chemo now that triggers migraines and I have one 5 days out of 7. Only Imitrex relieves them. I am on Medicare with Rx coverage but my insurance co will only approve 9 tablets every 30 days. While taking the chemo, that is not taking care of the problem. What I need now is some kind of patient assistance with this medicine in order for me to function with my regular duties. Hopefully, I can get some assistance because I have Metastatic Breast Cancer in my bones, spine, and lungs and I will need chemo of some form the rest of my life. I am 66 years old now. Published: January 28, 2008 ::

I took imitrex frequently for about 10 years and it did a wonderful job on my headaches. However, I did not realize at the time that it was causing a heart condition. Please be very careful with this drug. A good alternative is Fioricet. Published: March 21, 2008 ::