Posted by Snoozy on April 22, 2003, at 19:45:14
In reply to Re: Anyone take IMITREX w/ depression meds?, posted by maryhelen on April 22, 2003, at 17:48:55
maryhelen -
very interesting to hear someone on MAOI and Imitrex. I thought they would be out of the question for me. I think they might be a good thing for me to try, but there's no way I can give up Imitrex. If you don't mind me asking, was this something your dr came up with? How frequently do you use Imitrex? (I use it daily, usually 100-300mg). Sorry if I'm prying too much - it's hopeful to know there might be another AD for me to try.
I went to a headache clinic in the early 90's, before Imitrex was on the market, and their standard treatment plan was MAOIs and getting off daily pain meds.
Thanks!
p.s. Have you tried any of the *delicious* orally disintegrating tablets?
> Yes, I have taken Imitrex while I was taking any different form of medication including SSRI's. I am on Parnate now and although it was contradicted, I took my chances and took the Imitrex because the migraines were devastating for me. I did not have any adverse reactions and I never have.
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> However, Imitrex, whether on medications or not, can have serious side effects, I believe one being chest tightness and heart palpations. You will read all the side effects in the directions insert.
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> It truly has been a miracle drug for me. I have suffered migraines since I was 13 and it was wonderful not to have to take narcotics for them to which I became addicted. Imitrex was a life saver for me given that migraines and depression is a devastating combination. I took the injectable Imitrex as often I could not keep a pill down because of the associated nausea.
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> I trust your doctor would not have prescribed it if he thought you could have a problem.
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> Sorry to go on so long but, again, Imitrex was a miracle drug for me. It made such a difference to my life. Ironically, since using Parnate after a few months, my migraines have all but disappeared.
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> As you know everyone's reactions to medications are different but I am just sharing my own experience with Imitrex.
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> I hope everything goes well for you.
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> maryhelen
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