Long term side effects of Aimovig

Posted by shivaamedeo @shivaamedeo, Mar 10 10:43pm

Hi,
I have been on Aimovig shots for 2 years , it really helped my migraine. But 4 months ago I started having these episodes which last few days , with shortness of breath, tingling in my face , tension feelings in head , fatigue and they did all kind of tests and everything is normal. I was wondering if it could be side effects of Aimovig.

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Mar 17 5:05pm

Hi, @shivaamedeo - I see you've joined Mayo Clinic Connect recently, so I'd like to welcome you.

A few days of shortness of breath, tingling in your face, tension in your head and fatigue sound difficult. From what you said, it appears that you talked to your prescribing provider about the symptoms and that they examined you thoroughly.

It sounds wise to consider your (newish) medication, erenumab-aooe, subcutaneous route (Aimovig) as a potential culprit for the symptoms you've experienced, especially with the "normal" results of your testing.

I've found that when I take a new medication, I need to watch out for anything at all that is different in me. I often tell my husband I'm starting a newly prescribed medication and to please let me know if he notices anything. I've noticed a gamut of symptoms from starting different medications over time, from feeling tired, to tipsy, to sleeping poorly, to getting a rash.

Here is some information from Mayo Clinic on this migraine medication:

-Erenumab-aooe, subcutaneous route (Aimovig)
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/erenumab-aooe-subcutaneous-route/description/drg-20443746
Hoping that especially the side effects information will be useful.

Are you still having the episodes? Has your doctor weighed in specifically about whether you are experiencing medication side effects?

shivaamedeo | @shivaamedeo | Mar 18 6:15pm

In reply to @lisalucier "Hi, @shivaamedeo - I see you've joined Mayo Clinic Connect recently, so I'd like to welcome..." + (show)

Hi , still struggling with all those symptoms, the neurologist said it can not be side effect of Aimovig as I gave been taking it 3 years and these started 4 months ago. They found an infarction in my brain though so doing more tests to see what is the issue. The face numbness is constant these days unfortunately

Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Mar 21 4:20pm

In reply to @shivaamedeo "Hi , still struggling with all those symptoms, the neurologist said it can not be side..." + (show)

@shivaamedeo - so sorry to hear you've still been struggling with all those symptoms. Since you mentioned an infarction in your brain, or ischemic stroke, I wanted to be sure you noted this support group on Mayo Clinic Connect

-Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/cerebrovascular-diseases/
You'll see all the different discussions members have started on stroke and related conditions there. Also, you'll note a search function within the Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases you may want to use to look for aspects of ischemic stroke, symptoms or something else.

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