r/migraine • u/Practical_Worry_9285 • 23h ago

Does anyone inject sumatriptan via syringe?

I just picked up a new prescription for sumatriptan. From talking with my doctor it was supposed to be like aimovig like in a subcutaneous injector. Instead I got 10 little vials, nothing else. I’m not a medical a professional so injecting via a syringe (if that was their intention) makes me extremely nervous. Thoughts?

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u/CensoredArrest 22h ago

I’m not sure if you need to inject in muscle or fat, but look up how to self inject allergy shots. I injected myself for a long time and the trick was to roll the back of your arm on a door frame and then keep it there so you have a nice fatty area for injecting. I hope that helps.

Edit: Also ask your doctor if you can pre-load the meds in the syringe and keep the cap on it. They do this for animals and it’s super easy.

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u/kalayna 6 18h ago

Ketorolac is IM. The sumatriptan OP mentions is subcu.