have you tried imitrex? the pills never worked for me, i could take 6 of them and nothing. however, the shots did work for me, but as much as i hated giving myself shots, anything is better than a migraine. unfortunately, i cannot take imitrex anymore as it interacts badly with my dexedrine. i take fioricets w/ codeine now and i find them effective if i catch my migraine early enough. if not then it's off to er for demerol or morphine. it's unfortunate that you're allergic to opiates....

but imitrex might be an option. but remember, just because the pills might not work doesn't mean that the shots won't either.

migraines are hell on earth, i know. good luck to you.

sincerely, c.(angel)