Reviewer: N. W. Clerk, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I've had occasional (~4 times per year) classic migraines for the last 35 years. OTC analgesics have been useless. As prescription medications: first, I used ergotamine; then I switched to sumatriptan; then, I added butorphanol as a back-up when the sumatriptan didn't work; then, I dropped sumatriptan and relied wholly on butorphanol. It seems like a blunt instrument because it's ... Show Full Comment

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I've had occasional (~4 times per year) classic migraines for the last 35 years. OTC analgesics have been useless. As prescription medications: first, I used ergotamine; then I switched to sumatriptan; then, I added butorphanol as a back-up when the sumatriptan didn't work; then, I dropped sumatriptan and relied wholly on butorphanol. It seems like a blunt instrument because it's not focused on the specific pathophysiology of migraine, but butorphanol has worked wonders for me. Like clockwork, 15 minutes after I use it, I will have relief. The intracranial pressure will still be there, but I won't perceive it as distressful. Typically, I'll then sleep somewhat fitfully and feel a little warm, but things will be pretty good. I used to take my other migraine meds as soon as the aura phase began, but because of the reliability and speed of butorphanol, I feel okay about waiting until I'm seriously in the pain phase to medicate. Consequently, I can avoid medicating at all if I have aura without migraine. As far superior as the "butorphanol feeling" is to the "migraine feeling", normal (migraine-free, med-free) life for me feels even better! Thus, there is no temptation for me to abuse this drug.
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Reviewer: furiousity, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Treatment for use on my Chronic Migraines, cluster, & nummular headaches. I started this medication in 1997 with Maxalt for the migraines from a family practice doctor near my home town. I moved to Missouri and enrolled in the VA health care and the Doctor was happy with this result. He continued the prescription nearly 2 years, and I moved to Nebraska. The VA is not like the one I went to ... Show Full Comment

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Treatment for use on my Chronic Migraines, cluster, & nummular headaches. I started this medication in 1997 with Maxalt for the migraines from a family practice doctor near my home town. I moved to Missouri and enrolled in the VA health care and the Doctor was happy with this result. He continued the prescription nearly 2 years, and I moved to Nebraska. The VA is not like the one I went to. We have nothing but resident doctors, and they changed me to ultram. 8 years, 2 occipital nerve surgeries.. and still pain. Fired from job of 6 years because it was very hard to smile when you feel like you are dying.. It took till 2010 and still will not prescribe it, but the 5mg Oxy does very little. In 1999, I had a hysterectomy and my Doctor asked of pain meds that worked. This took care of my post op pain as well. I asked a dentist for this med, and he has no knowledge of it, therefore will not prescribe it. Even with Medical Documents, and a Court Judge fully favorable of my chronic pain.. Wake up DOCTERS... I am 51, and Narcolepsy effects my pain. I need my teeth extracted, but can't get my meds (oxy) because I get it already. I do not want that.. Oxy does not work for me. We tried 15 others as well. Stadol being the least habit forming, is being the most denied.. Even my Cat gets better pain meds then myself.. Good luck to all. If you get Stadol, it works. Never use a bottle left out in the heat, or a bottle you dropped on the ground. Take it to your pharmacy and try to get them to change it out..
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Reviewer: ark, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I suffer from Chronic Migraines and Cluster Headaches for the last 35 years. Tried all the meds out there. My doctor suggested Butorphanal Nitrate Nasal Spray. I haven't had an ER visit since my first use 9 months ago. My Cluster Periods are Dec-June-Sept; 2-3 episodes lasting 48-72 hours. Rollar Coaster episodes: 3-4 hours pain level 10; 1-2 hour windows pain level 5-6 for the entire 48- ... Show Full Comment

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I suffer from Chronic Migraines and Cluster Headaches for the last 35 years. Tried all the meds out there. My doctor suggested Butorphanal Nitrate Nasal Spray. I haven't had an ER visit since my first use 9 months ago. My Cluster Periods are Dec-June-Sept; 2-3 episodes lasting 48-72 hours. Rollar Coaster episodes: 3-4 hours pain level 10; 1-2 hour windows pain level 5-6 for the entire 48-72 hours. Then Cluster Episode ends as quickly as it started. I don't mind the bad taste; the relief and sleep is worth it. The bottle says one should get 14 sprays; I have gotten around 10 sprays. Maybe because there may be 7-10 days between the episodes. I hope this spray continues to do the trick. I know I will always have to schedule my activities around my headaches. But at least I have some relief when my clusters and migraines occur. I hope that 3 bottles per year is enough. I don't want the appearance of a "junkie". But to find RELIEF in a spray and not having to worry how I am going to pay for 4-5 ER Visits per year is a blessing.
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Reviewer: mud1999, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I've suffered from migraines since I was 16.(Im 45 now) They got much worse when I was pregnant and after that they went crazy! (Doctor said that I couldnt have had a prob. during pregnancy-that just doesnt happen!!!) I disagree and cried when I found this med-it also go's by STADOL Nasal Spray-I have recommended it to others-to talk to their doc about. Makes my sleep a little eratic- ... Show Full Comment

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I've suffered from migraines since I was 16.(Im 45 now) They got much worse when I was pregnant and after that they went crazy! (Doctor said that I couldnt have had a prob. during pregnancy-that just doesnt happen!!!) I disagree and cried when I found this med-it also go's by STADOL Nasal Spray-I have recommended it to others-to talk to their doc about. Makes my sleep a little eratic-but if it the pain wakes me-I am able to take this med during the night. I dont know what kind of mother I would be if I didn't find this med. I take Neurontin daily-it helps alot!! But there are still times when the pain breaks through and this med has been a god sent to me and I can be the best mom I can be-
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Reviewer: cygnusmcd, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have had Chronic Intractable Migraines ever since a car accident in 1989. I average 4 migraines a week. I have tried most every other treatment and medicine. I even had the wires implanted on my head to block the pain signals to no avail. Sometimes a nerve block shot with lidocaine in the temple region helps some. Stadol is the only medicine that works consistently and quickly. Until somethin ... Show Full Comment

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I have had Chronic Intractable Migraines ever since a car accident in 1989. I average 4 migraines a week. I have tried most every other treatment and medicine. I even had the wires implanted on my head to block the pain signals to no avail. Sometimes a nerve block shot with lidocaine in the temple region helps some. Stadol is the only medicine that works consistently and quickly. Until something better comes up it is my prefered treatment, and yes it does keep me out of the ER.
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