Tramadol, flexeril, phenergan for migraines - anyone else used these?

I found out on my own that tramadol works wonders on migraine prevention. I was prescribed a small amount to take along with my imitrex for pain and what I noticed was that it worked so much better together and also, my headaches began to disappear. I started doing research on the drug and found out that it acts like an antidepressent on your serotonin levels. Low serotonin levels can bring on a migraine. Over the course of several months, I discovered that if I take 1-2 (50 mg) tablets every evening, I no longer have chronic migraines that would strike me 3-5 times per week for years. I feel normal for the first time in years, it's like I have a new head. I don't abuse them because I only take 1-2 tablets per day. This is not enough to become addicted to. The only problem is that my doctor will only prescribe me 10-20 per month, so I have to go on the internet and get them. It is legal in most states, since tramadol is not a controlled substance like other pain killers are.

I take Magnesium as a daily preventative since I'm no longer able to get Midrin. Now I only get migraines once in a while and when I do I take Fiorcet.

I've had chronic migraines for about thirteen years, and mine have also become increasingly more painful as I get older. I feel for you as I've been on the same train, of numerous therapies and drug combinations that have failed to work. I took Elavil and Topamax for several years with little effect. I'm currently taking Altenol, Elavil, and Lyrica daily for my migraines, and they've helped tone down some of the pain. However, I still suffer daily from migraine spells requiring me to use my rescue medication.. I've not taken Tramadol and Flexeril together, but I would be curious to know if this helps you, as I would like to ask my Neurologist about taking this combination for myself.

Hi esa11126,

I have had migraines for 30 years. I finally was prescribed Axert 8.6 mg. It's new to Canada. I used to get alot of migraines pre-monopause and now menopausal. You have to take it as soon as the migraine starts. It will go away if this works for you. You can take another one after a few hrs after the first if you got relief. Otherwise it won't. Hope this helps you. Good luck!

Have you tried Immitrex? If they are still available in shots they stopped migrianes I had for over 35 years. First shot would totally take away a head ache I had had 24/7 for 6 weeks at a time. Each headache got further & further apart after each shot until one day they were completely gone! Hope this info can help you...

Hi, i know this subject has already been covered, but please be careful with the tramadol. I was prescribed it nearly 3 years ago, i got addicted to it and at my worst was taking 20 capsules (1000mg) a day. I kept increasing it as my body got used to it and i needed more to continue receiving the benefits. It is a good pain reliever just be careful. I have taken phenergan in the past as well and found they worked really well for helping me sleep through the pain. Amitritptyline are also really good for this!

Wow, that's quite a combo of meds, all sedating too. Do you have muscle spasms with, or triggering your migraines? That's what the Flexeril would help with, and the Phenergan will help with nausea once you have the migraine. I, like you, have taken everything over the years for my migraines but they are so much better with approaching menopause, and now that I've found some off-the-wall things I am allergic to: glycol acid derivatives. I was tested at Johns Hopkins for all kinds of things regular allergists don't normally test for, and thus solved a huge part of the problem. Perhaps consider going to a large teaching hospital or regional hospital and get tested. Also, I did have one year with no migraines at all while on beta blockers. Hope you can find an answer for yours.

I have taken phenergan (for nausia) for migraines but tramadol was given to me for sleep. I have never heard of it being used for migraines. I use to take relpax for them

Just a warning, please read all the stories about people trying to get off tramadol before u start taking it! It's a horrible drug to get off of. Please look into first.

I have gotten migraines since I was in 4th grade so about 9-10 years old. I have taken a number of things too. Have you ever tried a beta blocker to prevent the migraines? Incidentally, I take Atenolol for my blood pressure and since I have been on that, my migraines only come once or twice a year rather than once or twice a month or week. Sometimes they use propranolol for migraine prevention too but I did not find that worked for me as well as the Atenolol has (both are beta blockers). What you are on now is just simply symptom relief. Tramadol for pain, flexeril for tight muscles and phenergan for nausea. This combination should work well to control symptoms but it will not prevent the h/a from happening. Ask your Dr about adding in a beta blocker for prevention as well.