User Reviews for sumatriptan oral

I was lucky to find that Sumatriptan works very well for me in regard to migraines. I used to wait to take it to make sure I had a "real" migraine as opposed to a headache". I learned, finally, not to wait - the earlier, the better. The results are quick - under an hour and the side affects are minimal. Even if I wake up with a migraine, I can take this and get on with my day; perhaps not at 100%, but certainly good enough to get things done.

Prescribed Sumatriptan 50mg. Took one with 2 ibuprofen at 2000, no effect. Another at 0430, no effect and a third at 1000 with 2 paracetamol, no effect. By 1130 I had to ring my pharmacist, I thought my head was about to implode, my fingers numb and my speech slurred. Sumatriptan appeared to aggravate my migraine and was completely ineffective.

Sumatriptan has been a miracle drug for me. I typically wake up with a migraine. I take one 100mg pill and drink a cup of caffeinated coffee, and almost every time that awful headache is gone! I sense NO side effects; it just works. If you are a migraine sufferer, and you have hesitated to ask a doctor about this drug, wait not one day longer. I hope it works for you just as it works for me....

I honestly love this medication so much. I have been plagued with migraines for over 10 years now and nothing ever worked. I spent most of high school and late teens trying to deal with the pain until my doctor prescribed sumatriptan to me a year ago. I get 9 100mg pills but 100mg is too much so I break them in half which is nice cause it gives me 18 pills. My pharmacist says they work best when you take lots of water so I at the onset of a migraine I try to take them with a full glass, plus its good to stay hydrated when you have a migraine anyways. It works within an hour and my migraine is gone. I do get some muscle soreness throughout my entire body which lasts about 4 to 5 hours afterwards but after a year I've adjusted to it and it's honestly way easier to deal with then a migraine. I love sumatriptan so much and it has saved me so many times from having to go to work and endure the intense pain of a migraine, or having my plans ruined because I have to stay in bed all day. The only problem is I've become so reliant on this medication that when I get down to my last pill, if I don't have time to get my refill I get really anxious. Luckily 1 prescripton lasts at least 3 to 4 months.Read More Read Less

I have been using this drug for year and have had much success with it. Since they only give you 9 in a bottle, I try to take a half a pill as soon as I feel a migraine coming on and most of the time that works. Since it is generic for Imitrex,it is much cheaper too. I used to take Butalbital/Fiorinal (sp?)and didn't like the way they made me feel. Prefer this much better.

After 18 years of suffering from migraines I was newly prescribed Sumatriptan and it has been helping tremendously. I have decided to rely largely more on a new diet plan, exercise, moderation, therapy, herbs and other natural remedies, even thou the side effects are a bit crazy...like tiredness, body tightness, dizzyness, nauseous and full on body heat!....its WAYYY better than that ongoing extreme pain and having to go to the ER, missing out on work and life. Usually takes about 1hr to 1 /12 hrs to work and sometimes it doesn't fully go away but the pain is reduced. If you suffer from migraines too, I would request you try this out! Read More Read Less

usually stops pain of migraine within 1 hour 1/2 but does not stop other symptoms. Works 95% of time. A life saver after many years of nothing that releived the pain.

This pill initially works to rid my migraine. But by the end of the day, it's back worse. So I have to take another, which works maybe 50% of the time. Then I go to bed, and wake up in the middle of the night with another rebound migraine. It's 50/50 again if it will work. Side effects are nausea unless I eat something with it, I'm extremely hot and sweaty, a general feeling of just feeling bad.

Works at least 85% of the time. Easy to take (orally) the very small pills. Nothing else I have ever taken including powerful narcotics has ever worked nearly as effectively and consistently as sumatriptan. My Doctor told me that it could make me feel a little dizzy after the first few minutes of it taking effect, particularly when standing up from a sitting or laying down position, but for me there has been zero dizzy spells. I have been taking it for years. The only side effect I have on rare occasion experienced is a slight nausea that lasts for up to 3 hours but compared to the nausea and pain of the migraines, the infrequent and minor level of nausea I have experienced is rather insignificant. Read More Read Less

Generic sumatriptan is great if you can find the Aurobindo brand. Almost every pharmacy in my city has switched to the Dr Reddy brand and Dr Reddy brand does not work at all. I seriously do not think there is any sumatriptan in the Dr. Reddy brand and they must have offered all the pharmacies a lower price than Aurobindo because everyone is suddenly only selling Dr Reddy brand. I would pay more for Aurobindo if I can ever find it again.

I usually take a 1/4 of a 100 mg pill, and it will work within 20-30 minutes. This has been the best pain relief I have ever had. I don't usually need to repeat the dosage if I take it fairly quickly after the onset of the migraine. Excellent medication.

Have suffered from monthly migraines for over 10 years. Horrible pain and this med actually works! Although, considerably sleepy and need to take as soon as I feel one coming on.

This medication definitely works on my headache. The side effects that I experience include; extreme fatigue, runny nose, hot flashes,and trouble concentrating. I still like it better than having the migraine. I only take a half a pill.

When it starts to work, my migraine gets worse before it gets better, usually within the hour of taking it, then the side affects start. The nerves in my body tingle for about 2-3 hours - my throat may or may not swell a little bit for awhile, but overall, but I'm good after 1-2 hours. It's definately better than having a migraine.

This absolutely got rid of my headaches. The reason I give it a 3-star satisfaction rating is because of the resulting side effects (for me anyway). My migraines hit in the middle of the night, so when I take this med it's usually a couple hours before I get up for the day. When drinking my morning coffee, it feels like it's scalding as it goes down my throat (and believe me- my morning joe is almost like a milkshake with the amount of cream I add- it's not straight black). My skin also feels ultra-sensitive- almost like I have a mild sunburn. But again- this is just my experience. At least my head doesn't hurt!Read More Read Less

Works very strangely as it makes all my aura symptoms come at once which is horrible for about 10 minutes but after that I'm totally fine although really drowsy so still need to sleep all day. Still get migraine hangovers so feel off for a few days. Overall it's a million times better than other medication I've tried

I have been getting Cluster Headaches for over 25 years. When I am in a cluster I get at least 3 headaches a day for around 4 weeks. Headaches last 1hour to 24 hours. This is the only medication that gives me any relief. 100 mg Works within 15 to 30 minutes with no noticeable side effects.I'm not sure what the dangers are for taking more than 400 mg a week as indicated on the limitations, but in the moment I don't care. So far I have taken 700 mg this week and expect more coming. I have searched for info on dangers of taking too much but found nothing. Suppose I need to contact the pharmacy.Read More Read Less

It definitely works for me but it makes me so dizzy and slow and I almost feel like a zombie. If I can lay in a dark room and sleep it off I feel that it works best.

This is the only rx medication I've tried so far. I get migraines every 4-5 days that last about 24 hrs. Initially I thought this was a wonder drug, I could finally get some relief and feel like a normal person. However, a few months in I realized about 20-24 hours after taking the pill I was getting a rebound migraine. This began a vicious cycle. Only allowed 10 pills a month and having to take one immediately at onset to turn around and have another the next day just didn't work. I would end up running out 2 weeks into the month and being miserable until I could get more. On to the next one!Read More Read Less

I used to suffer days, waking up and going to sleep with migraines until my doctor decided to try this on me. I am able to function and not have to take off work because of it any longer. Now I just have to get my insurance to realize I need these and they should be paying their part. Why have insurance coverage if you can't get what you need!