Have had headaches for years trying quite a few medications with no success. Last year I was prescribed Axert and regret never hearing about it before! It is costly, but the time I spent in bed and missing life, it's well worth it!!!! Pain is gone within 1 hour.
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WOW!!! Within 2 minutes I KNEW I took the wrong medication!!! Something felt wrong inside and then my heart rate went through the roof and I had the feeling inpending doom! I was really hopeful for this drug as I get migrains ALL the time, but I can't have my heart rate getting to well over 150. It DID calm down, thankfully, but 3 hours later my chest still hurts from my hear betting so hard! Oh ...
BOOBABY | 3-6 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/22/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 2.0
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VERY RELIVING
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Heathiegurl | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/18/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 4.0
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I get migraines at least once a week but only resort to Axert when nothing else works. I noticed it causes me to feel lightheaded and nauseous for several days after but it works for the headache.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/18/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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this medicine worked on my migraines(3 to 4 a week)where all others had failed! only problem I have is that it's so pricey. But hey, it's worth every cent!!
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/2/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 4.3
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Axert is the best. I have tried many many other migraine medications and Axert is the most effective with the least amount of side effects. For me there are almost no side effects but it does take about two hours to totally eliminate the pain. And of course it is extremely expensive, especially without insurance. A neurologist told me to not take it more than 12 times a month.
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Shelly | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/17/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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Thank God for Axert, yes costly but well worth every penny. Axert has been the only drug that has helped. Migraine Suffers should at least try it, no more pain.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/10/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 4.7
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One of the best meds I've used to treat migraines, probably works the fastest. But, makes me exahusted!!!
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Boyzmama | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/7/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 1.3
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WOW!!! Within 2 minutes I KNEW I took the wrong medication!!! Something felt wrong inside and then my heart rate went through the roof and I had the feeling inpending doom! I was really hopeful for this drug as I get migrains ALL the time, but I can't have my heart rate getting to well over 150. It DID calm down, thankfully, but 3 hours later my chest still hurts from my hear betting so hard! Oh Well Back to Square ONE!
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axertfan | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/14/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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Have had headaches for years trying quite a few medications with no success. Last year I was prescribed Axert and regret never hearing about it before! It is costly, but the time I spent in bed and missing life, it's well worth it!!!! Pain is gone within 1 hour.
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Charles | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/11/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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life long migraines. I sampled the market 4 yrs ago. Axert was the only one that took it out without side effects. A generic would be nice but the relief is priceless. If the first pill dosn't take it out in 20 minutes I get bummed because it means I have the flue. For me they share the same symptoms.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/31/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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I wouldn't trade Axert for Anything! It's worked for me for years. In 30 mins. my severe mingraines are gone baby gone!! and believe me, I have VERY severe ones....have had them for years and years. Once I found this medication, I stopped looking for anything else.
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christinabsmith | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/1/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 1.7
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this medication hasnt worked for me it made me halusinate and have worse side efects then any other medication that i have been on. i was so dizzy and nausiated that i am still having problems and this is the 5th day i am still having problems. i even fell and i messed my left side up. i also have numbness in both of my hands. if you take this meication please take it with extream care. and dont be left alone cuz i was and i fell and now i am still messed up.
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mustang257 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/1/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking axert for over a year now sometimes four times a month,its like a miracle drug for me,in 20 minutes or less my headache is gone.
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Vicrom3 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/10/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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Started taking this from free Doctor Sample, was prviously using Imitrex. This medication does not work as well as Imitrex but has far less side effects. Axert works really well if taken in advance of Headache. Full blown Migraines are more difficult for this medication.
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kmuthig | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/7/2008
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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Works very well, I never have to take a second dose
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jlowe87 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/5/2007
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 2.3
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took hours to work, if it did. and was over come with nausea and blurred vision to be of any use.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/28/2007
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication is great! Full blown migraine gone in 30 minutes to 1 hour.. I take the 12.5mg.... I also take Fioricet with Codeine with the Axert 12.5
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kajun48 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/19/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Axert has always relieved my migraines within half an hour to one hour.
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d | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/12/2007
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 3.7
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Works well if taken in before full onslaught of migraine. Is very expensive.
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Jim | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/6/2007
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 2.0
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Can't tell any difference in pain relief after taking this drug.
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missyq | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/2/2007
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 2.7
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I usually take fiorcet for my headaches but the doctor wants me to try these. I don't think they work as quick or as long as fiorcets.
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