Posted by Ray L on April 28, 1998 at 09:14:13:
In Reply to: Cluster Headache & Imitrex Q&A posted by Dr. John Doe on April 26, 1998 at 08:30:16:
I just recently tried Imitrex inhalers. The insurance company told me that 8 vials was good for a 2 week supply. In 2 nights I am down to 2 vials left. I found them to help somewhat but not greatly. The pain is just not taken away enough.
In answer to question 6:
My past experience has been best handled with 40 mg of Prednisone (20mg twice a day) with Imipramine. I have an appointment with a neurologist shortly to see the next step. I have found nothing that has ever been able to stop them cold in the 2 month cycle they run. Prednisone does control it as you reduce the dosage over time. A shot of Decodron kept it at bay over the weekend. I am currently in the middle of the 2 month cycle. This appears to be the favorite time of year for me based on history.