Stadol Nasal Spray

I keep reading different people talking about using Stadol Nasal Spray.  As a nurse, I am sure that I should know what that is (I do remember something years ago from nursing school about Stadol and I believe it is a narcotic) but I really do not.  I am truly getting at my wit's end and have an appointment scheduled with my neurologist in a couple of weeks and I want to go to him with suggestions and options.  He is always so willing to try different things to help me.  Has anyone had success in using Stadol NS?  Is it quicker than a Relpax?  Does it burn?  Is it a narcotic?  Does it make you sleepy, druggy feeling, etc.?  It would be nice to have something that didn't have to go into my stomach as I am always so nauseated.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you all and hope you are all having a migraine-free night!

Hey baseballmomof3,

Stadol Nasal Spray is my miracle medication.  It is a narcotic nasal spray.  You should only use one spray at a time ( mine usually take two), but if you get any hallucinigenic effects, you are taking too much.  It is marvelous taken right at the beginning of a migraine.  You should go to sleep as soon as you can and sleep as long as you can.  The stuff can be highly addictive, but it is the ONLY medication that works for me.  I am back to seeing my old PCP, and we are working together to get my dosage correct.  It is an older medication, so not a lot of doctors are familiar with it.  They get all their back scratches from the drug companies that sell the triptans, Imitrex, Maxalt, Axert, etc...  I highly recommend this medication as it has been my only relief in years of migraine suffering.

Best of luck,

Leigh Ann