Comments on: Generic Imitrex approved by the FDA http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html Life on the pharm Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:06:35 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Vicki http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-183004 Vicki Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:26:55 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-183004 Found this site while researching inactive ingredients in generic Imitrex. I am a nurse, and my daughter-in-law has MS. Her neurologist told her when was first diagnosed to stop all use of Aspartame. While they can't list a "cause and effect" relationship, they have seen a common thread among MS sufferers that consume a lot of it. When she sent me the info on aspartame on the web, I quit using it immediately. Within 10 days, all the joint pain I was having was gone, and hasn't returned in 4 years. I couldn't help sharing this when I saw Shawn's post. I also suffer infrequent migraines, and have used Imitrex with good results, but the headaches are much less frequent now without Aspartame in my diet. Found this site while researching inactive ingredients in generic Imitrex. I am a nurse, and my daughter-in-law has MS.
Her neurologist told her when was first diagnosed to stop all
use of Aspartame. While they can't list a "cause and effect" relationship, they have seen a common thread among MS sufferers that consume a lot of it. When she sent me the info on aspartame on the web, I quit using it immediately. Within 10 days, all the joint pain I was having was gone, and hasn't returned in 4 years. I couldn't help sharing this when I saw Shawn's post. I also suffer infrequent migraines, and have used Imitrex with good results, but the headaches are much less frequent now without Aspartame in my diet.

]]> By: Mark http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182982 Mark Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:24:44 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182982 I have checked generic Imitrex at www.buy-generic-rx.com & their price is quite cheap for 50mg. They have Imitrex from Sun Pharmaceuticals. Great prices, no prescrition needed. I have checked generic Imitrex at http://www.buy-generic-rx.com & their price is quite cheap for 50mg. They have Imitrex from Sun Pharmaceuticals. Great prices, no prescrition needed.

]]> By: Ellen http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182975 Ellen Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:33:58 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182975 I have recently been able to obtain the generic Sumatriptan of Teva Pharmaceuticals. Walgreen's special ordered it for me. I'm pretty pleased with it. I find it works fast and I don't have the hangover or rebounds that I did from the Imitrex or Dr. Reddy's! Unfortunately, I just feel into the Medicare part D donut hole and had to pay $200 for 18, 100 mg pills instead of $5 as a generic! I have recently been able to obtain the generic Sumatriptan of Teva Pharmaceuticals. Walgreen's special ordered it for me. I'm pretty pleased with it. I find it works fast and I don't have the hangover or rebounds that I did from the Imitrex or Dr. Reddy's!

Unfortunately, I just feel into the Medicare part D donut hole and had to pay $200 for 18, 100 mg pills instead of $5 as a generic!

]]> By: shawn http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182974 shawn Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:17:53 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182974 -the generic imitrex is available at the site www. genericdoctor.com.i have also the same problem then i know about that site,i talk to the customer support chat and got full information.after thatI saved a lot of money going to the site genericdoctor.com ,for my generic prescriptions... one word of advice. -I am using services that before I could never afford and with any other pharmacies. . Over all A++ service in product quality and in support,they gave us products on fair prices,the quality of products are superb,And one thing I have to say about the pharmacy that the delivary is fast and quick,and they gave quick response too,one most important fact or service is that they gave 24*7 dayz service.the site is mcafee and consumer guard supported so there is no risk.I will definitely be buying more in the future! I hope this helps people in the states who aren't sure of where to buy this stuff from. -the generic imitrex is available at the site www. genericdoctor.com.i have also the same problem then i know about that site,i talk to the customer support chat and got full information.after thatI saved a lot of money going to the site genericdoctor.com ,for my generic prescriptions… one word of advice. -I am using services that before I could never afford and with any other pharmacies. . Over all A++ service in product quality and in support,they gave us products on fair prices,the quality of products are superb,And one thing I have to say about the pharmacy that the delivary is fast and quick,and they gave quick response too,one most important fact or service is that they gave 24*7 dayz service.the site is mcafee and consumer guard supported so there is no risk.I will definitely be buying more in the future! I hope this helps people in the states who aren't sure of where to buy this stuff from.

]]> By: Peter Moran http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182883 Peter Moran Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:33:22 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182883 Slyvia, I have found that a reduce dose helps. I experience both muscle and joint pain and the reduced dosage seems to help. I have also found that being able to take it before I've eaten helps with the reduced dosage and time for headache to be diminish. Granted, you can't always plan to have headaches before you eat, but I thought I'd pass that on. I often have them in the morning when I wake up, so it generally works for me. Slyvia, I have found that a reduce dose helps. I experience both muscle and joint pain and the reduced dosage seems to help. I have also found that being able to take it before I've eaten helps with the reduced dosage and time for headache to be diminish. Granted, you can't always plan to have headaches before you eat, but I thought I'd pass that on. I often have them in the morning when I wake up, so it generally works for me.

]]> By: Shawna http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182882 Shawna Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:51:29 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182882 All of a sudden now Costco has the Dr. Reddys for 6 tablets $13.00, I was paying around $100 for 6 of the Imitrex just a couple months ago. That's with no insurance coverage. I was very happy with the savings, but yes I too have lots of joint pain..as Sylvia suggested, not sure if it's the generic Dr Reddys or not because I also have MS. The migraines are too intense to go without the meds, endless cycle of pain! The meds also cause more rebounds for sure, I'm convinced that's true. All of a sudden now Costco has the Dr. Reddys for 6 tablets $13.00, I was paying around $100 for 6 of the Imitrex just a couple months ago. That's with no insurance coverage. I was very happy with the savings, but yes I too have lots of joint pain..as Sylvia suggested, not sure if it's the generic Dr Reddys or not because I also have MS. The migraines are too intense to go without the meds, endless cycle of pain! The meds also cause more rebounds for sure, I'm convinced that's true.

]]> By: Marshall http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182881 Marshall Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:38:59 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182881 inhousepharmacy.com has raised their price on 16-50mg imigran to $105---they were $80 inhousepharmacy.com has raised their price on 16-50mg imigran to $105—they were $80

]]> By: bobbi http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182880 bobbi Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:07:51 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182880 My insurance company finally said I could get immitrex . with a 3 month prescription..so, it is the end of the year... I decided.why not? Until I checked the price.. I pay less from my on -line supplier (see above) so why would I bother.. Although, I must sat that just once they were out of Immitrex, so I ordered the generic.(no difference in cost really)..and it did work. But usually I get the GSK Imigran... cheap enough and usually available...and I can order as many as I want on hand.. The Migraleif along with NO artificial sweeterers..meaning nothing thqt says sugar free on the package, is keeping the migraines much less frequent. My insurance company finally said I could get immitrex . with a 3 month prescription..so, it is the end of the year… I decided.why not? Until I checked the price.. I pay less from my on -line supplier (see above) so why would I bother.. Although, I must sat that just once they were out of Immitrex, so I ordered the generic.(no difference in cost really)..and it did work. But usually I get the GSK Imigran… cheap enough and usually available…and I can order as many as I want on hand.. The Migraleif along with NO artificial sweeterers..meaning nothing thqt says sugar free on the package, is keeping the migraines much less frequent.

]]> By: sylvia http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182878 sylvia Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:42:24 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182878 I have been on the generic for imitrex for about 1 yr now and I have been experiencing terrible joint pain! I feel like if I have the flu, but my insurance won't approve imitrex so I have to stay with the generic :( please tell me if anybody is experiencing this symptoms as well. Sylvia I have been on the generic for imitrex for about 1 yr now and I have been experiencing terrible joint pain! I feel like if I have the flu, but my insurance won't approve imitrex so I have to stay with the generic :( please tell me if anybody is experiencing this symptoms as well.
Sylvia

]]> By: Ellen http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182823 Ellen Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:52:05 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182823 Thanks for the info Peter...I'm going to try and get a hold of the generic from TEVA to see if I experience any difference. Thanks for keeping us informed! The more info we have, the better chance we have! Thanks for the info Peter…I'm going to try and get a hold of the generic from TEVA to see if I experience any difference.

Thanks for keeping us informed! The more info we have, the better chance we have!

]]> By: Peter Moran http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182794 Peter Moran Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:19:13 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182794 For those not happy with Dr. Reddy's, you might inquire about generic Imitrex from TEVA Pharmaceuticals. I get mine through CVS. Found it to be a better alternative than the Dr. Reddy's. The change was made by CVS not me. I get the 100s and cut them in half, which is facilitated by their oval shape. One thing I have found is that they are not as fast acting as the name brand, but they are effective. For those not happy with Dr. Reddy's, you might inquire about generic Imitrex from TEVA Pharmaceuticals. I get mine through CVS. Found it to be a better alternative than the Dr. Reddy's. The change was made by CVS not me. I get the 100s and cut them in half, which is facilitated by their oval shape. One thing I have found is that they are not as fast acting as the name brand, but they are effective.

]]> By: Jenni http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182786 Jenni Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:18:02 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182786 Does anyone know when the injections will be available in generic form ? I throw up the pills , so that route is out. Help ? Does anyone know when the injections will be available in generic form ? I throw up the pills , so that route is out. Help ?

]]> By: marshall http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182783 marshall Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:31:06 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182783 I had to do a phone order for Imigran--I usually ordered on their website but couldn't--I start my Medicare "D" on 9-1-09 and will have the doctor write a script for a generic migaine med for my local pharma--I'll let you all know how it works--if it does work it will save me from paying $85 to just $8 I had to do a phone order for Imigran–I usually ordered on their website but couldn't–I start my Medicare "D" on 9-1-09 and will have the doctor write a script for a generic migaine med for my local pharma–I'll let you all know how it works–if it does work it will save me from paying $85 to just $8

]]> By: Bobbi http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182782 Bobbi Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:34:40 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182782 Marshall, I don't know how long ago you tried to get Imigran from InHouse Pharm.. but I got my supply last week.. Yes, they were out of it once.. but this time, I had it in a week. I have never tried the generic, and don't plan to do so until you all on the web find it works.. that said, the price of the generic, and Imigran (the Glaxo Brand name for Imitrex overseas) is almost the same..so why change? I still buy the 50 grm, the Imigran are oblong so easy to cut in half, and with a Tylenol or 2, or an Aleve... IF taken at the onset of headache.. It works fine. I just had throid surgery, and started getting headaches..maybe from the new meds. But after a month, they have finally ceased.. I eat NOTHING with artificial sweetener.. For me, as i said before , BIG difference...!!Nothing that says Diet on it.. Has anyone else cut out artificial sweeteners and found a difference.. I am saving hundreds of dollars!!! B Marshall, I don't know how long ago you tried to get Imigran from InHouse Pharm.. but I got my supply last week.. Yes, they were out of it once.. but this time, I had it in a week. I have never tried the generic, and don't plan to do so until you all on the web find it works.. that said, the price of the generic, and Imigran (the Glaxo Brand name for Imitrex overseas) is almost the same..so why change? I still buy the 50 grm, the Imigran are oblong so easy to cut in half, and with a Tylenol or 2, or an Aleve… IF taken at the onset of headache.. It works fine. I just had throid surgery, and started getting headaches..maybe from the new meds. But after a month, they have finally ceased.. I eat NOTHING with artificial sweetener.. For me, as i said before , BIG difference…!!Nothing that says Diet on it.. Has anyone else cut out artificial sweeteners and found a difference.. I am saving hundreds of dollars!!! B

]]> By: Robin http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182781 Robin Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:08:13 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182781 Everyone........... at least for me the generic brand " Dr. Reddy's) is a waste of money; does not work for me. I went to fill my prescription and the pharmacy said my insurance will not pay for Imitrex any longer since there is a generic version. I asked if my doctor checks of name brand drug will they fill it and Rite Aid said no. I'm going back to my Dr to find out what can be done; Imitrex was a god send!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! still suffering fourth day Everyone……….. at least for me the generic brand " Dr. Reddy's) is a waste of money; does not work for me. I went to fill my prescription and the pharmacy said my insurance will not pay for Imitrex any longer since there is a generic version. I asked if my doctor checks of name brand drug will they fill it and Rite Aid said no. I'm going back to my Dr to find out what can be done; Imitrex was a god send!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! still suffering fourth day

]]> By: Marshall http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182712 Marshall Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:34:17 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182712 Has anyone else had any problems placing orders at www.inhousepharmacy.com The last time I needed to order Imigran they were going through some website changes and now I call an get a message that will contact me back in 24 hrs, I hate the thought of going retail on my migraine meds-- Has anyone else had any problems placing orders at http://www.inhousepharmacy.com The last time I needed to order Imigran they were going through some website changes and now I call an get a message that will contact me back in 24 hrs, I hate the thought of going retail on my migraine meds–

]]> By: Bobbi http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182679 Bobbi Thu, 28 May 2009 15:46:12 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182679 Kelly., Sugar does NOT bother me...ONLY artificial sweeteners..and the only way you can test it, is to cut out ALL sweeteners.. that means anything that says SUGAR_FREE.... I have had headaches forever... and the difference is HUGE!!!!I am not a pop drinker..but I was drinking Crystalk Light...no more.. You ahve to give it 2 weeks..read every can , box , bottle and then tell me if you see a difference.. On the side, I am saving tons by not needing my immitrex. If I feel even the slightest headache I THINK might be coming, I pop one advis or even Ibuprophen, and it's gone! I am amazed. Is it only me???Bobbi Kelly., Sugar does NOT bother me…ONLY artificial sweeteners..and the only way you can test it, is to cut out ALL sweeteners.. that means anything that says SUGAR_FREE…. I have had headaches forever… and the difference is HUGE!!!!I am not a pop drinker..but I was drinking Crystalk Light…no more.. You ahve to give it 2 weeks..read every can , box , bottle and then tell me if you see a difference.. On the side, I am saving tons by not needing my immitrex. If I feel even the slightest headache I THINK might be coming, I pop one advis or even Ibuprophen, and it's gone! I am amazed. Is it only me???Bobbi

]]> By: Kelly http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182678 Kelly Thu, 28 May 2009 15:41:08 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182678 Bobbi, It's funny that you mention the sugar thing because everytime I have been consuming alot of artificial sugars like in diet drinks, etc. I have lots of headaches and I quit drinking them for awhile and the headaches decrease. Then I get lazy about watching my sugar consumption and the cycle repeats. The same thing happens when I start eating lots of candy...and I LOVE candy. So I do think at least for me there is definitely a sugar connection. Right now I am eating lots of fruits & veg. and watching my diet so things are going "fairly" well right. now. Ellen, Thanks. As a women in menopause I am very interested in & have done some reading about bioidentical hormones but never thought of them for migraines. Hmm? Something to think about. Bobbi,
It's funny that you mention the sugar thing because everytime I have been consuming alot of artificial sugars like in diet drinks, etc. I have lots of headaches and I quit drinking them for awhile and the headaches decrease. Then I get lazy about watching my sugar consumption and the cycle repeats. The same thing happens when I start eating lots of candy…and I LOVE candy. So I do think at least for me there is definitely a sugar connection. Right now I am eating lots of fruits & veg. and watching my diet so things are going "fairly" well right. now.

Ellen,
Thanks. As a women in menopause I am very interested in & have done some reading about bioidentical hormones but never thought of them for migraines. Hmm? Something to think about.

]]> By: Ellen http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182677 Ellen Thu, 28 May 2009 14:12:28 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182677 Hi Kelly, No, I have never gone through what you are from Dr. Reddy's with your mouth and am so sorry to hear about it! As far as rebounds...I'm sure everyone on this site will agree, any of the triptans will cause them, it's a double edge sword. So sorry to tell you this fact, but you should be aware. I have yet to figure out a solution. As a reminder to anyone who has not read my previous posts, The Migraine Cure, now called The Dzugan Method, is the first treatment that has ever helped me. I was getting 20 - 30 migraines a month and am now down to 4 - 8. It is a process, but again, it's the first one that has worked in any way. It also cured "Everything" else that ailed me, everything!!! It's based on bio-identical hormones and supplements, check it out on www.theduzganmethod.com. These are amazing people!!! I've been on the program now for 2 years and never, ever anticipated this progress. I'm not cured yet, but I'm very hopeful. Lots of good luck and good health!! Hi Kelly,

No, I have never gone through what you are from Dr. Reddy's with your mouth and am so sorry to hear about it!

As far as rebounds…I'm sure everyone on this site will agree, any of the triptans will cause them, it's a double edge sword.

So sorry to tell you this fact, but you should be aware. I have yet to figure out a solution.

As a reminder to anyone who has not read my previous posts, The Migraine Cure, now called The Dzugan Method, is the first treatment that has ever helped me. I was getting 20 – 30 migraines a month and am now down to 4 – 8. It is a process, but again, it's the first one that has worked in any way. It also cured "Everything" else that ailed me, everything!!!

It's based on bio-identical hormones and supplements, check it out on http://www.theduzganmethod.com. These are amazing people!!! I've been on the program now for 2 years and never, ever anticipated this progress. I'm not cured yet, but I'm very hopeful.

Lots of good luck and good health!!

]]> By: Bobbi http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan.html/comment-page-3#comment-182676 Bobbi Thu, 28 May 2009 05:28:13 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2006/05/generic-imitrex-sumatriptan/#comment-182676 Hi ..Wondered if anyone else, after having migraines for my entire life, has tried stopping ALL artificial suger substitutes. It is the only thing I have changed in my life style, for the last 2 or 3 months, and the migraines have diminished by maybe 90 %... It is unreal!! Please let me know if anyone else has had these results.. I check every thing I put in my mouth.... every label. I just can't believeit... Bobbi Hi ..Wondered if anyone else, after having migraines for my entire life, has tried stopping ALL artificial suger substitutes. It is the only thing I have changed in my life style, for the last 2 or 3 months, and the migraines have diminished by maybe 90 %… It is unreal!! Please let me know if anyone else has had these results.. I check every thing I put in my mouth…. every label. I just can't believeit… Bobbi

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