Experiences with Sumatriptan

Been using this medicine now for about 2 years and I can't really cope without it anymore. as soon as I feel a migraine coming on, I take one pill and try to sleep for an hour and then it's gone. but unfortunately it makes you feel really groggy and you also can't drive a car. yesterday and the 4 days previous I've had attacks so not particularly happy with that, hate having headaches/migraines...
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After having very regular headaches on my left hand side above my eye and which ordinary painkillers and ibuprofen didn't cure I went to see a doctor. It was diagnosed as migraine most likely caused by my mirena coil. Prescribed Sumatriptan and I must say that it certainly helps with the headaches but the side effects are not pleasant. Sometimes 1 tablet is enough, sometimes I need to take 2 a ...
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Once a month I have a (hormonal) migraine attack and I take sumatriptan once the attack is in full swing. Then it is extraordinarily effective, 30 to 45 minutes for it to take effect and then it's like someone has flicked a switch: the migraine disappears. It does make me really drowsy and my limbs feel really heavy. It doesn't say you can't drive but I most certainly can't when I've taken it. ...
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Last month I took too much sumatriptan… 6 times a week… So now I've had consultation with the neurologist and was advised to stop. Has anyone else experienced having to suddenly stop taking this medicine? I had medicine-dependent headaches and migraines. I stopped taking it about a week ago and I've had 2 migraine attacks but the neurologist says this is normal. She said that it can take up to ...
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