Migraine Prophylaxis Questions (Page 5)

Vomiting from cymbalta?

I am prescribed 60mg cymbalta at bedtime for cervical disc pain as well as migraine prophylaxis. I lost my insurance in february but I had a bottle of 30mg cymbalta left over from when I first started it. I took 2 30mg capsules at bedtime a few nights ago and woke up vomitting in the middle of the... read more

Can ankle and leg swelling caused by verapamil go away?

I just started taking verapamil and have noticed swelling in ankles and legs. Can this go away as my body adjusts to the medication. I am taking verapamil as a migraine preventative 120 mg per day.

Will cognition return after discontinuing the topamax?

I have been taking Topamax now for 3 years and have suffered the side effects of word finding difficulty, cognition deficit, brain fog and cannot take it any longer. If the migraines come back I will just deal with them. Does anybody know if my brain fog will lift if I quit taking this drug?

Debilitating Nausea with Topamax.. is it just as bad with XR form, trokendi?

I am 26 y/o female and a headache/migraine sufferer for over 10 years. I was put on topamax years ago and had severe, debilitating nausea. Moving a finger or eyeball would worsen nausea. I would pretty much (figuratively speaking) be paralyzed by how bad the nausea, loss of appetite was. Over 6... read more

Nurtec ODT - Can Nurtec make you more anxious?

I have taken Nurtec for one week and feel a lot more anxiety. Has this happened to anyone else?

Topamax Withdrawal at 25 mg?

I am a 28 year old female. I was diagnosed with complex migraines 2 months ago and was prescribed 25 mg of Topamax once daily. I immediately began suffering from pretty much all the side effects! I dropped a size in clothes within 2 weeks (and I'm not overweight), I had major mood swings,... read more

Topamax for eating disorder (binge eating/bulimia)?

Hello everyone. This is my first post here and I really need your support and your experience. I've been suffering from eating disorder for 6 years now (1 year anorexia, 5 years binge and bulimia). I've been put on Topamax 100 mg for binge eating/bulimia and it's only one month since I started... read more

Chronic Migraine - What has more side effects, Qulipta or Nurtec?

I need to decide on a drug for my chronic migraines. I have tried many. And they do not seem to work. I am 78, so some of the meds they will not prescribe.

Can I take atogepant with the hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring?

I am participating in a clinical study where I take atogepant for migraine prevention. I would like a more secure form of contraception than condoms and would like to know if atogepant is known to lessen the effectivity of hormonal contraceptives such as nuvaring. I know that topiramate can cause... read more

Topamax and Bruising?

I have been on topamax for a few weeks and am bruising really bad. Has anyone had this issue before with this??? I've also stopped taking antidepressant medication around the same amount of time so I don't know if that could be it. I couldn't find any info on either. I know taking antidepressants... read more

Is a propranolol ER capsule the same as a propranolol hydrochloride tablet?

Lamictal - Ototoxic medication or clonidine?

Can anyone tell me if Lamictal can cause hearing/ problems? I started clonidine and Lamictal at the same time and my ears keep plugging and unplugging and I don’t know why. I already have tinnitus but this is different and I am going crazy.

What happens if there is a Central Nervous System therapeutic duplication?

Patient is currently taking lamotrigine, Seroquel (quetiapine) and gabapentin for Bipolar 1 and anxiety attacks due to PTSD. Would like to take Nurtec for migraines. This web site warns against taking 4 medications that affect the Central Nervous System. Thanks for any help.

Propranolol for seizures and or migraine?

Has anyone used propranolol for seizures and or migraines and if so what doses and how effective?

Pregabalin - Just starting for anxiety and migraine prevention?

Does anyone take this just in the evening? I only took 25 mg this morning, and cannot get out of bed. How long does it take for the sedation side effect to wear off? Thanks so much for any advice. I am a 76 year old woman.