Sumitriptan for migraine

Yes, I agree with Imarocker, brilliant stuff. I much prefer nasal spray to the pills. Sometimes need two over a couple of hours.

Fist time I took it, it worked! I was actually overcome with emotion that my migraine cleared, I phoned the medical practice and asked them to pass thanks for prescribing something that actually worked.
Never in my life did I or have I done that before.
Amazing,

Sumatriptan is wonderful. Wouldn’t be without it.

Its worked very well for me when migraine was at its worst and I found it hard to cope. I only get them occasionally now and it still works very well.

I cannot take any codeine based drugs, Sumatriptan has been a life changer for me.

I take a different triptan from the same family. They are effective although sometimes I need another. I try prescription cocodamol first and if that doesn’t work, I use a triptan. I’ve not noticed any side effects.

Oh sorry to read re migraine. Not nice at all, I took Imigran so sounds same sort of drug. Made me feel worse for 20 mins after taking and then gone! The relief was immense but did feel washed out after. After the menopause never had another migraine thankfully.

I have taken it for years.

It was a life saver for me. Luckily, there were no side effects either.

Since l retired, the migraines have reduced so l don't need them as much but they are the only medication that has ever worked for me.

I have tried Sumitriptan for a severe migraine .
It worked and it did so very quickly
But to be honest , after some experimenting : my migraines respond very quickly to a mixture of paracetamol , ibuprofen and codeine taken with a hot drink and something sweet whilst sitting down quietly without noise or a screen .
I get visual disturbances which come on without any warning .
If I don't address the situation I can't see properly .
The headache is always a cluster headache in one eye and without visual disturbances .
One of my friends can only get relief from Sumitriptan and has a prescription .
If you fill out a form in Boots and the pharmacist might allow you this drug without a prescription .
You could then request it at your surgery .
I have two friends whose migraines are so severe that they had to have anti emetic injections as they couldn't stop vomiting .
As they've gone past menopause the migraines have finally stopped .
Everyone is different and only a professional medical opinion will determine your needs .