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mabus

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Generic Imitrex?
Mar 31^st, 2009 at 9:32pm

It's been a couple of years since I've been on the site, which means a nice long remission, but The Beast returned a couple of weeks ago. I've found over the years that Imitrex serves my case best, and finding out about the vials on this site years ago was a great help.

I re-upped my prescription a few days ago, and picked up it up today (gotta keep adequate stocks these days, I guess), and was surprised to see a generic sumatriptan made by Sandoz in Singapore. Having only used the Glaxo product in the past, I'm wondering if anyone has had any issues with the generic?

On a good note, as an episodic 49 yr old, this cycle seems to be much less severe than they were when I was younger, and the 2007 episode wasn't as horrible as I remembered them to be either. Perhaps there is some truth o the though that as one gets older, in some cases the severity of the attacks diminishes.

Wishing PF days and nights to all!

« Last Edit: Mar 31^st, 2009 at 9:34pm by mabus »

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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Generic Imitrex? Reply #1 - Apr 1^st, 2009 at 7:13am So far I have not heard of anyone having any problems with the generic imitrex. Very happy to hear your only having a mild CH episode this time! Wish it hadn't happened at all though. Take care! mel
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Re: Generic Imitrex?
Reply #2 - Apr 1^st, 2009 at 7:31am

mabus wrote on Mar 31^st, 2009 at 9:32pm:

Perhaps there is some truth to the thought that as one gets older, in some cases the severity of the attacks diminishes.

WOOHOO! You mean there is some hope for this 59 year young kid?

Oh, wait a minute ... Does that mean I have to grow up, first?

LOL!

I am glad that you are having a mild cycle, so far. I hope it stay that way. Mild and SHORT!

Have you looked into oxygen? It is much cheaper, and safer that 'trex. If it has not worked for you in the past, I strongly suggest that you try it again. We have made a lot of refinements to the procedures that work the best. Please read the information on the left side of your screen, behind the oxygen info tab.

Good luck!

Chuck

CAUTION: Do NOT smoke when using or around oxygen. Oxygen can permeate your clothing or bedding. Wait, before lighting cigarette or flame.

Keep fire extinguisher available, and charged.

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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: Generic Imitrex? Reply #3 - Apr 1^st, 2009 at 2:22pm Just turned 49 myslef. The remissions get longer and it seems the attacks are less severe!!! Maybe there is hope........... Joe
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Balanchine CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 238 x0\|Los Angeles\|USA\|\|0\|0\|CA,Cal Gender:	Re: Generic Imitrex? Reply #4 - Apr 1^st, 2009 at 5:36pm I get the generic Sumatriptan tabs from a Canadian pharmacy. Used it a few times during my cycle last summer... it seemed that it took longer to kick in than the genyoowhine stuff, but that may be an illusion because it was all a new medication to me. But eventually it does do the job. Although I second the vote for O2! David
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Lissa CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Posts: 740	Re: Generic Imitrex? Reply #5 - Apr 1^st, 2009 at 7:50pm Generic Imitrex?!? Wow. I'm totally out of the loop. GREAT NEWS!
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