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(Message started by: LeLimey on May 14^th, 2006, 2:24pm)

Title: Triptan Overdose warning
Post by LeLimey on May 14^th, 2006, 2:24pm

I'm sorry for posting this in two places.. no actually I'm not. I know there are people here who only read this board and this post is for them because this is something EVERYONE should read.. it's an important reminder. I'm posting this with permission from a UK sufferer who wants everyone to know what happend to her in the hope it doesn't happen to anyone else.
Helen

Hi all,

Am laying it on the line here and only because I know I am amongst friends.I have thought long and hard about posting this and have also taken advice from some fellow sufferers that I speak to on a regular basis.

Basically,I have had a small stroke which I have been advised by my Neuro has been caused by my over-use of Imi Injections.I was experiencing my worst episodic cycle in 20 years and in one day I use 5 Imi's.(I was well aware that I was taking a huge risk) and in view of the fact that I am from a nursing background I should have known better!!! But hey, desperation overtook sensibility!!
It is unfortunate for me that I collapsed in my hallway and only came to when the dog was on top of my trying to rouse me and I discovered that I had been out for the count for approx 15 minutes!

I really dont want to scare anyone...thats why it has taken me so long to post this but due to the vaso-constrictive properties of Imi,the blood flow to my brain was interrupted causing a small clot to form behind my eye and they eventually it burst.

So,there you have it...straight from the horses mouth! There is a danger to over-using Imi's and believe me when I say that I don't want to scare anyone but we are all in this together and if my experience can be used to warn others then I feel it my duty as an OUCH member to inform other sufferers.

I can now say that I am feeling back to normal(or as normal as I can be LOL) and am still a very grateful member of OUCH and so glad to have had the help and support from everyone through this unsettling time in my life.

Title: Re: Triptan Overdose warning
Post by thomas on May 14^th, 2006, 11:18pm

bump. :(

Title: Re: Triptan Overdose warning
Post by Roxy on May 15^th, 2006, 11:11am

I just want to add, mixing triptans is a very bad idea also.

I had a very scary experience from mixing imitrex and zomig, and it is nothing I would ever want to see anyone else go through.

Just be very careful with these drugs. If you can get by without them.....do it.

02 and clusterbusters......they are amazing.

Roxy 8)

Title: Re: Triptan Overdose warning
Post by Carl_D on May 16^th, 2006, 2:02am

OMG Helen! I'm glad the stroke didn't mess her up completely. big hugs!!!

It does make sense though since it is a vasoconstricter. I'm not sure how much I have used in a 24 hour period, but it is around 4-6 injects or sprays. It's a wonder I didn't have one, as well as another certain CH'er I know who was way overusing his trex too. It's hard to deny yourself a shot when you are getting hit with a level 7-10 and want nothing more for it to stop and know the chances are pretty good the Trex will work.

Also, thanks for posting the warning on mixing Triptans Roxy. I'm sure there are alot of newbies here that probably have never been warned. I am amazed at the friends I have with migraines who get multiple triptans at once from their Doc, but he never tells them not to mix them.

Maybe after DJ's honeymoon - we can ask him to include a tab to the left with the warnings about Triptan overdose and mixing of Triptans. After all, it is vital information.

Peace,
Carl D

Title: Re: Triptan Overdose warning
Post by sandie99 on May 16^th, 2006, 2:14am

I'm so glad that you posted this information, Helen & Roxy. I bet that many of us here have considered taking changes during attack. Let this post remind us all not to do that, no matter how much the devil tortures.

Best wishes,
Sanna