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Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Annette asks

Q: Is it normal to experience an esophageal spasm from Imitrex?

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6/22/09 6:20pm

Annette,

 

This a potential side effect of Imitrex. Best to talk with your doctor before using it again. He or she will probably want to dicuss more details of this spasm, then decide if you should try a different medication.

 

Good luck,

Teri

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6/22/09 8:40pm

Teri, have you ever taken a medicine called Midrin? A friend told me it is different than Imitrex.

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6/18/09 2:22am

Annette,

I am really sorry to hear about the problem you are having with your Imitrex. I had the same problem when I was taking the Imitrex Nasal Spay. My Dr. told me to hold my head down longer, so that it did not drain back into my throat, and that alleviatted the problem.

Hope this helps,

Jennifer

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6/22/09 8:38pm

Thank you so much for your reply, it was a scary episode. I am afraid to take the Imitrex and any other medicine now. I have been suffering with every migraine.

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