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Rusty65
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I see that it says that in the lit for imitrex and all the drugs like it that you can only safely use if 4 times a month, any had any probs over 4 times a month? I use pain meds while in the shadow and these keep the devil at bay, sometimes... but when it starts to cross over I jump right into the imitrex wich usually works. I also use the pain meds (which really do keep it at bay sometimes-for me) cause I don';t have insurance and this stuff is mounting up! I've used triptans 3 times this past week and didn't know it I was pushing the enevelope with using them.
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Re: Imitrex
« Reply #1 on: Jan 24th, 2006, 7:34am » |
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Read the link below!!!
http://www.clusterheadaches.com/imitrex.html
4 per month...many need to do 4 or more per day!!
Try the tip it will extend your injections and will save you money
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Re: Imitrex
« Reply #2 on: Jan 24th, 2006, 7:51am » |
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All that means is that is all they have done a study on is 4x/month. They should research us chers. I was chronic getting hit 8x/day for years. My neruo gave me enough imitrex for 4 20mg ns a day. The 10mg ns worked for me so I got him to give me 8 10mg /day. I had a few 20mg ones around incase I needed a higher dose because the 10mg wasn't enouh. However, you must realize I was an extreame case.
You need to talk to a knowlegeable neuro who specializes in ha partically ch and find out what amount is right for you for your medicall background. I have heard reports of high doses of imitrex causing problems with anxiety, rebound ch, and heart problems on some individuals.
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You betcha! No short term problems anyway.
It it kills me 20 years from now I'll chaulk it up to 20 years of reduced pain and be happy with it.
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