Question:
Has anyone taken Imitrex as a post-op?

I havent had surgery yet and wondered about this since I take this med now. Any info would be great. Thanks    — luckyflowers (posted on December 30, 2002)

December 30, 2002
I started taking it in the hospital the day after surgery for uncontrollable headaches. I did fine with it. I haven't had to take it anymore since I was released from the hospital. Haven't had a migraine since. Don't know if it is a coincidence or what, but I am not complaining.
   — tulagirl

December 30, 2002
Yes, but only once after my TT. They musta twisted my head around backward on the table! LOL!
   — vitalady

December 30, 2002
Yes,I get migraines and was assured that I could take my Imitrex after surgery. I have indeed taken them and have done fine. I take it with milk so that my stomach isn't empty. I have taken up to 3 in one day and had no problems. Always ask your doctor.They now what's best for each individual.Good Luck.
   — perpetualuv

December 30, 2002
I don't take Imitrex, but take Zomig for mirgranes. I have been taking then since a week post op with no problems, I just down the pill with some water.
   — barbara A.

December 30, 2002
Unforunately, I've had to take my Imitrex several times since my surgery in April. It works well for me wth no complications and actually, I find that some medications seem to work faster since I had the surgery.
   — Michael N.

December 30, 2002
i had a migraine in the hospital the day after my wls (anesthesia induced?) and my surgeon gave me a shot of imitrex in my iv...it was like heaven!!!! The pain was gone within minutes, well, the pain from my migraine...didn't do squat for my belly...but I had the morphine pump for that one :o) I used to suffer from migraines when I was MO, usually 1-2 a month that would knock me on mu tush for a few days...now, I get maybe one every other month...could it have been my diet of crap food??? Maybe...or the hypertension??? Probably both. Now when I get one they are much less severe and usually when I have let myself get run down...good luck!! Have a Sparkling New Year!! ~CAE~
   — Mustang

December 30, 2002
I have taken daily (2 times) Imetrex Injections before and after my surgery in June 2002. I have no problems whats so ever injections to not lay in stomache and I feel probably every lucky to get injections. I will see physican though about the spray ~!! Sounds better to me NO Pain Patricia
   — Just M.