Doc, I avoid as many generics as possible. I get 50mg's Imitrex and cut them in half. I then take 25mg's at the onset. Once in a while I need a second half; but not often. I had agreed to take the generic so my doctor then could fax my insurance the need for the "brand" name only. The insurance now covers the Imitrex.

I had enough left of the Imitrex so when the generic was prescribed, i was able to continue with Imitrex and a sufficient time elapsed so the doctor could fax the need for "brand" only.

I went off the Midrin and Bufferin, aspirin; anything for headaches, etc. for a few months. The pain was awful; but I was so determined to get these headaches under control and out of anything that might remain "rebound".

Gerry