I took Imitrex for the 1st time last night. I took it at bedtime and an hour later I woke up with this excruciating feeling in my arms. Like my arms were being ripped from my shoulder sockets and were inflamed!!! My heart was racing wildly and I thought I was going to have to call an ambulance. I was home alone with my daughter and didn't want to do that b/c I knew it were scare her to death. So I tried to throw up any of the meds that I could. I had to prop myself up in the bed b/c everytime I laid down the pain in my shoulders and arms got worse. I prayed and prayed that I would fall asleep and it would pass. Eventually it did. I will admit that the headache was much better this morning but definitely NOT worth what I went through last night. I will never ever take Imitrex again! Ever. (That kind of sounded like Taylor Swift! ahha).
Anyone else have an experience like that?
Wow... that is frightening!!! I used to take Imitrex all the time. I no longer have migraines. WHEW!! Your reaction is scary because it could have been your heart reacting!!!
I just spoke with the nurse at my Neurologists office and she very firmly instructed me to NOT take the Imitrex again. Hmmm, no worries there. I don't plan on it. She is looking at other options.
I hope you can find something that works for you!!! I used to have such horrible headaches.
Wow, what an awful experience! I hate taking new drugs for fear of having a dreadful side effect. When I get a new drug, I spend a few days having a panic attack before I even take the first dose. Hope you find a good alternative.