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Reviewer: Dashicl, 55-64 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Been using for over 25 yrs, same dose. Only medium that works for me for chrinic migraines. Only drawback is most Drs don't like it. Maybe cuz it works? Cost is overpriced too. Used to be $0 copay with humana/SS but now as tier 3 med, $100. Got tier reduction last several years but denied this yr. I was paying $47 every month. My $2 increase in SS doesn't cover the $53 increase in cost. Ha
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Reviewer: Pooka, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I've never formally been diagnosed with migraine headaches, but every once in awhile I get a horrible headache that nothing seems to help. If I don't catch it early enough Excedrin, Tylenol or Advil... I'm a goner and it lasts several days. In the past I was often just given something that would make me sleep it off. This worked GREAT for me. After an initial dose, a nap and one fol
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I took this for the first time yesterday for an "as needed" basis for hormonal headaches which are during that time of the month, IT WORKED, and worked fast! Will continue as needed.
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Reviewer: mrs.right, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Reviewer: davies12, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have been dealing with Migraines for years and This is the first and only medication my doctor has perscribed. It works and works really fast. I can also take it and continue to function with no problem.
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