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Reviewer: Anne, 35-44 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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This medication prevented my migraines. One side effect that was not mentioned to me was the possibility of hair loss. My hair would come out in clumps!
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Reviewer: kitty, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I call this my "miracle drug." This medication works within fifteen to twenty minutes for me and enables me to go on with my everyday tasks without feeling any side effects, whereas before I would have to lie down and waste the day...
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Always relieves my migraine headaches within 30 minutes. I usually use this as a last resort as it makes me feel lethargic and weak, but definitely worth the relief it always gives! Never mix this with caffeine, I did once and my heart was racing.
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Reviewer: RockyG, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I suffered from migraine headaches for many years. I had to lay in a dark room use ice packs and hopefully fall asleep. I lost work time and personal time because when I got the migraine I could do nothing. I finally was prescribed Maxalt and it was a Godsend to me. Almost all migraines went away within 30 minutes. It was wonderful. I had no side effects. Finally in my 50's I somehow &
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I had previously tried so many migraine medications, but this one was so easy to use (under my tongue) and worked within 10-12 minuets. LIFE SAVER!
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