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76Introvert t1_j7ro0gu wrote

I have a prescription for 9 migraine pills for 30 days. CVS once filled it for 30 pills. It was great because my migraines were fixed for quite some time. Didn’t bother going back to tell them. Reverse insurance karma.

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squibtater t1_j7wb0k8 wrote

I also have a prescription for 9 migraine pills and the last time I picked it up at CVS they only gave me six. When I called them back, they looked at the computer and immediately were able to tell that they messed it up and we’re almost goofy about it. They told me I could come pick up the other three tablets and to just let the pharmacy counter person know, and they would just pass them to me, it sounded super weird, so I never went back to get them.

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GetUpTheMountains t1_j7x7yqa wrote

> migraine pills

Could you be more specific? Friend of mine suffers from them and she said docs told her to just suffer through them. Would love to hip her to medicine if it's available.

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76Introvert t1_j7xch6s wrote

Sumatriptan - generic version of Imitrex. Works wonders for me. I believe my migraines are triggered by weather/change in pressures. I went so long suffering hours and days with migraines with no relief. Went to a doctor about 15 years ago and got me on it. I take half a pill when I feel one coming on. I know one is coming even before the headache part starts. Within an hour I have relief. Insurance only covers 9 pills for 30 days, 100mg. Against medical advice, I split them in half to give me more relief beyond the insurance mandated 9 migrants. Works just the same. I would recommend it to anyone suffers from migraines. I do know it doesn't work for everyone. Some people have different symptoms during their migraine episodes.

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GetUpTheMountains t1_j7xcrx6 wrote

Really appreciate you taking time to answer. I will pass that on to her. Thank you.

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squibtater t1_j7zsvl4 wrote

I use Rizatriptan, generic maxalt. I like it because it has a fast acting melt version you put under your tongue. It tastes kinda bad but in my experience does actually work faster than the regular tablets (which still work pretty quickly for me too).

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