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  1. MigraineMe
    5 April 2013 @ 11:54 am

    I completely agree – migraine meds, particularly the brand, do make a difference! And, you really have to spend a lot of time working with a lot of different medications to find the one that works best for you because different medications and different brands work for different people!

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  2. LindaP
    8 April 2013 @ 11:31 am

    I used Imitrex for several years with no issues. With my first dose of generic sumatriptan I experienced chest pain and pressure which lasted for about a week. Cardiologist told me that I should avoid all drugs in the triptan class, so they are no longer an option for me. Probably was a blessing in disguise. I now take ibuprofen and meclizine at the first sign of migraine and do quite well with that approach. I repeat the ibuprofen after 4 hours if needed.

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  3. Kala
    9 April 2013 @ 1:41 pm

    FYI – thanks for the article. My pharmacy just informed me within the month that a generic for Maxalt is available. I am skeptical.. because Maxalt has been a miracle drug for me. They filled the generic.. Rizatriptan. http://www.drugs.com/availability/generic-maxalt.html. I have only used twice, once worked, other did not so the jury is still out. Great reminder and advice.

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  4. Joan Degan
    5 March 2018 @ 7:00 am

    I suffer very severe migraine. They have cost me to spend several days t a time in hospital due to their severity. I was put on a tablet called Naramig which I was only allowed to take Two in 24hrs. When I was on Naramig which is the brand name my headache most often cleared after one dose of Naramig. For a few years now the pharmacist now gives me boxes with Sumatriptan marked across the box instead of Naramig and I am having to take two solpadol capsules as well as needing to take both doses of naratriptan an hour apart and that doesn’t cure my headaches completely the way One dose of Naramig does. Can I request Naramig rather than the tablet marked Sumatriptan from the pharmacist when he makes up my monthly prescription. Thank you, regards Joan Degan.

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    • James
      9 March 2018 @ 2:46 pm

      Hi Joan,

      Different triptan medications can certain make a difference in the same patient. If you notice a difference, you will need to talk to your doctor, pharmacist, and insurance company to try to find what works best for you.

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