Posted by Mike Horne (205.188.199.27) on August 14, 1999 at 12:23:21:
In Reply to: Ongoing use of Imitrex during CH period posted by Jim on August 14, 1999 at 11:36:52:
Each of my kits contains 2 syringes containing 0.5 ml solution, containing 6 mg. of drug, and 3.5 mg of NaCl. Using DJ's technique, I can make each kit get me through 4 headaches, so I only have a problem if I exceed 4 headaches in 24 hours (which I have done repeatedly this cycle). I will then sit through the headache rather than exceed the recommended dosage of 12 mg. drug per day in injectable form. I have done this in the past with very unpleasant rebound results. Some days require only one injection, and so I can get ahead. If I stay at the maximum dosage for more than a week without a break, rebound problems also begin and I have to lay off for a day or two. I am at week 7 of my cycle, and have used the drug for the last 4 years (4 cycles).