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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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This is the only medicine that has ever helped my migraines
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Reviewer: Anna, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I went home with 2 samples of this medication and took one as soon as I got home. My chest was racing, nauseous, tingling in my head and face, pain in my chest and back, flushing, dizzy, and tired. I wanted to drive myself to the ER, but didn't think I could make it. NEVER AGAIN! I am a nurse and had to cancel my patients for the day. I do want to say I am thankful it works for most people.
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Reviewer: POG13, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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In Dec 2013 my prescription was $234 for 9 pills. In Nov of 2014 it was $597 for 9 pills. Unbelievable that a pharmaceutical company can do that. It's all about the money for them, GlaxoSmithKline sold the pill to Pernix. When acquire the press release talks about all the money this company would make from the drug because they are a "speciality drug company". They are holding us hos
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Reviewer: Khoward, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Obviously, this medication isn't for everyone. I've had migraines since I was 14 years old. I'm now 32. This has been the only drug that has ever worked for me. Taking it for the first time was like finding gold! I did experience a little tightness/burning in my chest for about 15 minutes but that was nothing compared to dealing with the migraine. My only complaint is you don't get
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Reviewer: rmr, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Fast and effective. Only thing that worked for me, then my insurance decided it was too expensive and cut me off. What I did next? Got Naproxen over the counter and had my Doctor write me a prescription for Sumatriptan. Same as Treximet, just as effective in the same does as 85/500mg. Sumatriptan/naproxen
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