Posted by Snoozy on May 5, 2003, at 12:44:29
In reply to Re: Thank you! Is Imitrex dangerous?, posted by Anna P. on May 5, 2003, at 1:04:45
Hi Anna -
I don't remember if you said you were currently taking any other medications?
As I sit here typing, the Imitrex I took is kicking in and I feel like I might be able to do something today.
Anyway, how often do you get migraines? And are you currently taking anything for them?
I don't know if this helps at all, but I have a relative that is unbelievably sensitive to side effects of everything, gets almost all of them. She's been using Imitrex for years as well - no problem with depression from it.
The half-life for Imitrex is about 2 hours, for Maxalt 2-3 hours. There's a new one, Frova, that has a half-life of 26 hours. I tried it and it did nothing for me, it was very unpleasant.
I can't tell you what to do (well, I could, but you don't have to listen ;)
But in making a decision I would weigh the suffering and disability from the migraine, and take into consideration if you get relief from any other non-triptan medication. Of course, some of these can cause depression too. And I would keep asking around about others' experiences.
Good luck and keep us posted!
> Thank you so much for such valuable information.
> Does anyone know about how the Imitrex affects depression?
>
> I've read the insert, and it says that it can cause depression and panic attack.
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> I cannot afford taking a risk and trying a single doze. I'm very senssitive, and had immediate depressive reaction to some meds such as the antifungal Metro-gel. It really causes depression, just as the insert says.
>
> Anna P.
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