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(Message started by: mattyf_69 on Oct 17^th, 2005, 6:03am)

Title: sumatriptan
Post by mattyf_69 on Oct 17^th, 2005, 6:03am

hi all i have just been to the doctors (armed with information thanks helen) and they prescribed me with sumatriptan injections 6mg has anyone had this med is it ok [smiley=huh.gif]

Title: Re: sumatriptan
Post by LeLimey on Oct 17^th, 2005, 6:21am

Yep Matty, I've had those myself (still do have them in my arsenal BTW!) I'm assuming you have the stat dose pens? What would you like to know?

Title: Re: sumatriptan
Post by mattyf_69 on Oct 17^th, 2005, 6:51am

hiya i have 2 6x0 .5ml pre-fill syr was just a bit nervous about taking it what sort of side affects ect but i am a happy bunny i mentioned the p c t to the gp and within 3mins he prescibed the med that i have been trying to get for last 2years thank u :)

Title: Re: sumatriptan
Post by LeLimey on Oct 17^th, 2005, 7:47am

Have you read the leaflet that comes with it? I won't type them all up here unless for some reason you didn't get a information leaflet! (Its LOONG!)
I find the best place to stab myself is in the side of my waist, some others use their arm or thigh.. the choice is yours, its only a subcutaneous injection so it isn't deep. Push it against yourself hard, you don't want to miss and waste it because as I said its only a tiny needle.. then press the button down, it can be quite stiff so it takes some effort.
Good luck with it and let us know how you get on! BTW you can use two doses in a 24 hour preiod but you must leave at least an hour between doses due to the vasoconstriction I was telling you about on the other thread.
Did you ask about Oxygen at all? Now that really IS my wonder drug!! Its my first choice every time and when your doctor realises you are going to be wanting these injections every day he is going to be alot more receptive to how cheap O2 is in comparison! ;;D

Title: Re: sumatriptan
Post by mattyf_69 on Oct 17^th, 2005, 7:55am

got to pick the med up later will read it. thank u again u have been such a great help i will let u know how it all goes :)

Title: Re: sumatriptan
Post by scott100afc on Oct 21^st, 2005, 10:59am

hi mate these are great i take them they work in about 3 mins the side affects make you feel fucked up for a few mins two but they sure work its great feeling the pain go so quick