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Reviewer: Effective , on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years
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It is really difficult for me to open the package when I have migraine, I don't the like the fact that I have to let it disintegrate in my tongue, and I don't like the flavor. But thankfully takes the pain away in about 15 to 30 minutes. I have to take this medication due to hormonal migraine.
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Reviewer: Sherrylynn , 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month
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I have taken this medicine for 3 weeks, I have had botox, I have had a lumbar puncture, and next I am going to see an Ophthalmologist, He is going to check and see how much pressure I have behind my eyes. At 1st they thought I had a smalle stroke, then they said I had matter on the brain. Now I have 3 different kinds of migraines. I want to say thank you to the people who said that you let it di
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Reviewer: Iris2014, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This medication sucks. It did nothing for me. It was like taking air. Made me tired though. And I was so looking forward to a medication that would take away my migraine pain. Not happy!
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Reviewer: lize, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have had migraine since I was a child and nothing worked although over the years I reduced the frquency by changes to diet and lifestyle. Migraine ruined my life! About 10 years ago read about triptans and asked my doctor to prescribe Maxalt and it worked! I take one and 20 minutes later I feel better! Its best to rest for a while as one can feel a bit lightheaded/tired but its part of the re
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Reviewer: 45-54 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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It takes 1 hour to work and doesn't completely relieve the symptoms. I still have mild pain in the head and neck. I get very lethargic afterwards and have to lie down. I do occasionally have rebound headaches. I have an appointment scheduled with my Neurologist to discuss the above.
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