Hi,

I found an informative video on YouTube re splitting imitrex auto-injector pens, and would like to start doing this in order to extend the number of doses I can take in 24 hours, prevent the slapback headaches from a full 4-5mg dose of suma. And also the awful, crappy way the full doses make me feel (including heart attack central!). 

Could anyone advise on the best (smallest) syringe size and the most appropriate (thinnest) needle gauge to use?

Insulin syringes perhaps? Exact measures/gauges from the packets would be great, thanks.

Currently in cluster and getting 4-5 attacks a day. My verapamil isn't touching the sides, and cannot be near my O2 tank at all times.... So any prompt advice would be appreciated.

Thanks. HB.

Cheers Mike,

I don't need advice on splitting doses. I need advice on an appropriate syringe/needle to use in order to split the doses.

6mg at once is just too much, and apparently much less is just as effective at aborting headaches. I would like to try.

I am currently taking 480mg. It seems to be effective. Even managed a nap earlier without setting myself off, which was nice.

Lithium has awful side effects. Doesn't agree with me at all. Neuro suggested topamax... But decided against it as have an effective range of pharma already.

The D3 regimen is expensive. And I cannot get certain items in this country it seems. But vit. d does seem to help in large doses.

My preventive dose seems to have been effective. I'm hoping it stays that way.

Hey Hazbaz,
the D3 regimen has for me been the most effective and cheapest way to beat the beast. I'm just accross the pond from you in expensive Ireland. I get all I need for the regimen from Iherb.com, they have a cheap postage option.
You're definitely right in saying that 5mg sumatriptan is too much. When i was taking it in tablet form -which was too slow acting anyway- 2.5mg was enough.
The vitamin D3 regimen is the best thing that has ever happened to my head, thanks to Batch's hard work, research, dedication and generosity, myself and many others are now painfree  .
All the best

The easiest way is just to use the syringe provided by Imigran is my opinion. Just peal back the sticker and use a small object to push the plunger half way. Another option could be to cut of a piece of the pen itself.