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I've been getting migraines for the last 20 years. I'm 48 now. I have been taking Imitrex for the last few years and it works well but currently I'm almost taking 1 pill every day. Is there a long term problem with taking about 20 pills a month?
Mike

REPLY:
Mike,
I don’t know of any studies that show organ damage or that kind of problem with long-term use of Imitrex, BUT there are studies showing that Imitrex can cause rebound headaches. It is generally recommended that it not be taken more than two or three days per week. Please discuss this with your doctor. If you are rebounding from Imitrex, you’ll need to get out of the rebound cycle before you get much relief from any medication. See:

Arghhhhh! Rebound Headaches!
You have a headache. Taking medications is one of the logical things to do. There is something to consider before you take that medication though -- the dreaded rebound headaches. They're caused by taking medications too often. Sometimes just taking a drug for two or three consecutive days can cause rebound.

Teri Robert

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