Amlodipine for Migraine Prevention User Reviews (Page 2)

• Slim
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 15, 2018

"In 2005 my doctor recommended taking Norvasc 4 high blood pressure I only take 5 mg a day and I noted beginning with that time frame I never got another headache again and I had suffered from migraines for 30 years it is now 2018 and I still haven't had one headache not even a minor headache and I can drink beer, alcohol and never nothing causes a headache it's just amazing it's almost a miracle thank you doctor."

• hinto...
• August 26, 2013

"I did a lot of research. Amlodipine seems to be the best migraine preventative for those of us with stubborn nearly daily migraines that don't seem to respond to the typical medications, at least in the long term. I was on two other preventatives for years: Inderal and Amitriptyline. I am now weaning off of both these other medications. I was getting about one headache a week for the first couple weeks at 10 mg, now I think it's been two weeks since my last one. No side effects for me. It's a miracle. Verapamil seems to have the same effect, but requires very high doses up to 720 mg/day. You MUST try this medication if you have tried the others without lasting effects."

• AZRho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 2, 2020

"I have had horrible migraines for 30 years. At 62 my BP got a little high and I was prescribed amlodipine. I haven’t had to take an Imitrex in 6 weeks. This medicine has been LIFE CHANGING for me :) :) :)"

• Julia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2023

"My doctor prescribed it for high blood pressure and to my amazement all of a sudden my migraines stopped completely. I’ve been diagnosed with migraines at a very young age (6) and suffered all my life at least twice a week and usually lasting 2-3 days. Imitrex helped but I had to take a lot. Now I’m migraine free. What a blessing!"

• David
• December 29, 2016

"Prescribed for BP but also nearly eliminated migraines. I started having migraines 13 years ago and high BP 1 year ago. My first BP prescription was 5-10mg amlodipine daily. It lowered my BP and *almost* more importantly nearly eliminated all migraines (from previous 2-3 per month to a few for the year of which none were severe enough to require real migraine medications). I believe amlodipine has also expanded and intensified whatever fatigue I might normally experience, but *for me* that is an acceptable tradeoff (yes, fatigue can be limiting, but migraines are limiting and excruciatingly painful). I can see where a person taking amlodipine only for BP might be unhappy with the side effects, but the migraines are far far worse."

• OngMK
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 14, 2013

"The doctor prescribed me with Amlodipine Besylate 5mg for borderline (140/90) hypertension in April 2012. I used to get migraine attack at least once a month due to work stress, eye stress and insufficient sleep. On the day I started Amlodipine until now, migraine is now history to me. Only then, I realize "side-effect" from medication can be a blessing!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 8, 2012

"I used to get migraines 2 days out of every 3, and 2 Excedrin would work about half the time, the other half I needed Imitrex. After about a month of taking 5 mg/day of amlodipine, which was initially prescribed for borderline hypertension (140/90), my headaches went to once/week, and they were all treatable with one 1 Excedrin. I only need Imitrex now once every two months instead of of two or three times a week. What a difference in my life! I don't understand why this medication isn't used more frequently for migraine sufferers."

• Mspamz
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 18, 2016

"I have had hormonal migraines sine I was 17. I would have horrible migraines through my menstrual cycle each month. I developed high blood pressure & my doctor prescribed Linsinopril & when that didn't lower it enough he added Amlodipine. I took it for about 9 months and never had a migraine which was wonderful. BUT, I developed waves of severe fatigue and was feeling crappy all over much of the time. I developed swelling in my feet & ankles & my diastolic blood pressure was almost 100 all the time. I researched the medicines I've been taking & decided to monitor my blood pressure & stop the Amlodipine. I instantly felt better & my blood pressure actually went down. Don't know if migraine will return. Not worth the side effects!"

• Kettle
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 5, 2018

"I got prescribed Amlopidine for high blood pressure. However, for years beforehand I had suffered with terrible migraines at a weekly-(ish) frequency. They were crippling, affected my vision, and they would often last for 1-3 days at a time. Anyhow, as my BP had been slightly raised consistently, and as my family have a history of hypertension, my current doctor suggested I take Amlopidine. I had been reluctant to take it as he'd said once on them I should take for the rest of my life. After 3 months of taking them, however, I realized that I hadn't had a migraine for a while. 6 months further on ... still no migraine. Amazing! I mentioned this to my doctor who then told me that Amlopidine was being used in the treatment of migraines. Well - it works - What a blessing - it's been liberating! I hope it continues to work."

• Cured
• December 11, 2013

"I have had chronic migraines for almost three years. Tried many different medicines and supplements. I was put on amlodipine and it worked almost immediately. I haven't had a headache in four and half weeks since starting the medicine. It is a miracle. Swelling in ankles, but it's a lot better than 2 migraines a week!"

• ashish
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2023

"I have had frequent migraine attacks since I was a child. Usually on one or both sides of the foreheads, and pain behind one or both eyes, along with neck pain. It would progress to nausea and vomiting, after which it would subside. In adulthood, it became a bit more manageable and sometimes ibuprofen would keep it manageable, other times it would progress to vomiting. Recently, the frequency has been 1 to 2 attacks per month. Recently, I was prescribed 5mg Amlodipine (UDP) once a day for treating mild hypertension. Since I started this medicine 2.5 months ago, I do not recall getting a single migraine attack. Either the reduced BP has alleviated the migraines, or there is some other mechanism by which Amlodipine reduces migraines."

• Conan...
• April 28, 2017

"Just to update an older review: Amlodipine has completely eliminated my migraines. I haven't had a single migraine since I started taking 10mg of Amlodipine about 3.5 years ago. I used to have 2-4 full blown 18 hour -2 day migraines a month. No side effects or downside to medication so far. It's worth a try."

• Merce...
• May 3, 2017

"I was prescribed amlodipine ironically after a heart attack possibly caused by zomig .When I was taking it thought it was weird I was no longer getting migraines . When I was told to come off it by the cardiologist , the migraines returned . It's changed my life . The only side effect is oedema ( swollen ankles) a small price to pay . Been on it for 15 years now"

• Trish
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2019

"I have been suffering with migraines approx 3 a week since I was 18 I am now 71 the only thing that worked was Zolmatritan (Zomig) and have tried everything over the years but then I was put on Amlodipine and the migraines have completely stopped- it's brilliant after all these years. I have now been on Amlodipine for palpitations about 4 months and haven't had a migraine for about 3 and a half months."

• Lee
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 16, 2018

"Had consistent migraines about 8-10 days a month since childhood. Started this drug for high blood pressure, for which it worked well. But after a few months I realized my headaches had almost completely vanished. Maybe 1-2 a year. Went off of it due to edema in lower legs, headaches came right back. So I am back on it. If it wasn't for the edema I would call this a miracle cure (hence the rating of 9)"

• Lauren
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 21, 2023

"This saved my life! My nurse practitioner prescribed 5mg amlodipine because my BP was still elevated. The day I began taking it, my life long migraines and headaches stopped immediately. It’s a lifesaver. No more daily headaches or taking Imitrex for migraines."

• UK...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 25, 2019

"I had severe headaches often accompanied by nausea and vomiting my whole life. I have been on migraine tablets for over 20 years but the only relief in terms of prevention came from being prescribed with Amlodipine for moderately elevated blood pressure. I take one 10 mg a day and have reduced my painkiller use to once 1-2 weeks with no further episode of vomiting ever since starting these tablets 5 years ago. It has been life changing for me."

• Ednaun
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 5, 2016

"Using 5mg since 8 months. It prevents me from severe pain in the base of my skull (perhaps occipital neuralgia). The important point to be noted in my case is the timing of taking the medicine. I mostly get the pains in early morning while in deep sleep. Before taking this med, I would wake up in severe pain that would last until I take a painkiller. Than I started taking amlodipine 5mg at night. However, I need to take the medicine about 10~12 hours before the onset of the pain. If I am late, I would get the pain on the same time in morning in spite of taking the pill. However, in such case, the pain gradually diminishes as the time approaches to the required time. Looking forward to hear from those suffering from similar conditions."

• Faery...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2016

"Started taking amlodipine 5 mg for high blood pressure and to my delight it has reduced my migraines to about once a month instead of 3-4 per week! I have been on other meds for high BP but they did not lessen my migraines (verapamil, lisonpril, bystolic to name a few). I am so happy this drug has helped with my migraines. I had given up hope on finding a migraine preventative. To fellow migraine sufferers: Keep trying different high BP meds until you find one that works for you."

• Chronic...
• January 25, 2021

"I suffered from chronic headaches below and above my eyes. It had gotten worse over the years. Never had any specific pattern. Was being affected 3-4 times a week. Intensity was sporadic, nausea, not being able to live life normally. All you do is want to sleep until it goes away. Taking pain pills way too much... I had high blood pressure that was getting worse as well every year. My doctor put me on amlodipine 5mg daily for this. Headaches were gone. Every now and then I feel them come on but never to the intensity as before. I was recommended so may other drugs to cure my headaches but no one ever mentioned amlodipine. This drug also helped lower my blood pressure (was 150/100 and now 130/90 avg. I was told blood pressure does not cause headaches generally (unless very high). So maybe something else the amlodipine is doing to the blood vessels to alleviate the headaches."

• Dani
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2023

"I was prescribed amlodipine 5mg for uncontrollable high blood pressure by my doctor. I have suffered from intense migraines since I was 14 years old, I'm now 42. Every little thing would give me a migraine. I've lost count of how many triggers I had because there were so many. I felt like I was living my life around triggers and the migraines. Honestly, I was starting to get depressed because it was playing on my mental health always having to nurse a migraine and missing out on so much because of them. If a migraine did come on, I would have to take Imitrex, but with the limited amount of pills I could get a month, it just wasn't sufficient long term because I never knew when I would get a migraine. It's been 2 weeks I've been taking amlodipine and not only has my blood pressure gone down, but I haven't had a headache since I started this medication. Not even a little bit lol. It's truly a miracle pill for me!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 27, 2023

"Having had regular migraines for about 40 years and tried many different prophylactic drugs with no real improvement. I started 5 mg of Amlodipine last year and have not had a headache in 8 months. It has been miraculous."

• Ednaun
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2016

"I am a 44 male. After trying lots of meds for migraine, I just started Norvasc 5mg. I was having at least two episodes of severe attacks a week. The pain would concentrate on occipital nerves in the base of the skull and radiate both upward and downward. I am a migraine sufferer since childhood. Norvasc changed my life. I am 3 weeks on this med and no migraine as yet. While the experience with this med is great, I am wondering for how long I need to take it. I feel myself kinda addicted. No life if I am unable to take this med."

• Anonymous
• June 23, 2016

"Last summer I was in the hospital because of a stroke. To stabilize my blood pressure my Dr. used 4 different pills including amlodipine. I once got migraines once a month or more. I haven't had one in 11months. I think they're gone and I DON'T MISS THEM AT ALL. Thank you for amlodipine."

• bos
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 19, 2016

"10 mg amlodipine at night do wonders for my migraines and headaches. Gave it 9 instead of 10 bc of ankle swelling. Had migraines all my life (now 62 yo), went through a complete list of migraine preventives at least 4 times before I gave up. Tried verapamil (also CCB) but it did not do the trick. I had daily headaches. Was on high doses of daily tryptans. A year ago, my bp started to rise (150/90 vs 110/60) and I got worried bc tryptans are generally contraindicated in patients with high bp. Ran into several case report publications suggesting almost miracle results after migraine pts were given amlodipine. My pcp cooperated. I stated very slowly with 2.5 mg a day and felt positive results right away."