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I missed my Effexor XR (Venlafaxine) last night what should I do?

OK so I missed my Effexor last night and basically I feel like I'm dying. my stomach feels like it's imploding, I feel like I'm passing out, I'm lightheaded and I can hardly do anything without almost vomiting. I don't know what to do about this. what do you suggest I've talked to my doctor and he... read more

Is it normal to take 3,000mg of gabapentin? Or would another be better?

Is it normal to take 3,000mg of gabapentin? I take 1,000mg 3 times a day for occipital neuralgia, migraines, and cervical dystonia; as prescribed by my Neurologist. It helps to a degree but it's not miraculous at alleviating the pain. I also take a cocktail of other medications for other health... read more

Aimovig - clear serum leaking from injection site?

Just took my third injection, is working amazingly for my migraines but after this injection a good amount of clear serum ran back out of injection site. So now I’m unsure if i actually got any of the medicine or if any one else has experienced this?

Topamax - anyone experience jaw pain or tenseness on this?

Been on Topamax for about a month now up to 75 mg a day. Have been doing pretty good. Only 1 migraine. My mood has improved considerably. No noticible memory loss, some weight loss (yeah). What I am experiencing is jaw pain or tenseness, don't know really how to explain it. Anyone else have this... read more

Can sertraline from different manufacturers cause different side effects or even severe reactions?

I have been switched to sertraline from zoloft and have been experiencing SVT, hot flashes, migraines, tremors, high anxiety and severe panic attacks. Can these side effects from the ingredients in the generic zoloft.

Getting off Dexamethasone, Or as I like to call it, (Deathamethasone)?

... I was prescribed this drug from my quack... supposed Migraine Specialist, Thankfully he has since retired but I wonder at what cost to all his past patients? Regardless I did find out that I have severe food allergies that trigger Migraines along with some physical neck problems. The prescribed... read more

Can Gabapentin cause you to lose control of your bowels?

I have tried to take Gabapentin on 2 or 3 occasions for migraines. On the second or third day ,I have uncontrollable diahrea. Any thoughts ?

Trazodone vs Seratraline?

My Dr. recently put me on Seratraline for migraines. Not only did it NOT help with migraines, but I experienced horrible side effects with it (nausea, constipation, diarrhea, anxiety), so I stopped taking it. After only a week of taking it, then stopping, I experienced horrible withdrawal symptoms... read more

Amitriptyline - Leg numbness and leg pain as side effect?

I just started taking amitiptyline two days ago for what seems to be chronic vestibular migraines. I also have been suffering with back and neck pain for years. I am very hopeful that this pill will help bring back my old life! I was prescribed 10 mg nightly. The pill helped me sleep the first... read more

Topamax how long for weight loss?

I am not taking Topamax for weight loss my Dr. prescribed it for migraines, and when i told her i had been having trouble losing weight for my Aug wedding she said this drug might help. I have been on it for 3weeks now (75mg at night). I have a lot of the same annoying sympotoms as most of you... read more

Tapentadol - What are my options for pain relief for migraines?

I'm currently on panadeine forte and tramadol for severe migraine headaches. The panadeine forte and tramadol are not helping, but my GP is reluctant to prescribe stronger pain relief. What are my options?

Wellbutrin - Headaches and migraines?

I've been taking 150 milligrams every morning for the past 5 days of Wellbutrin and for the past 3 days I've had migraines and headaches that have not gone away at all. The first day it started 3 days ago I got a severe pulsing migraine for hours that felt like I've been hit in the back of my head... read more

Question about gabapentin refill and insurance?

Does anybody know if one can pay cash for a prescription (such as an early refill) upon being told it can't be filled because insurance won't cover it? Any advice is appreciated - Thanks!

Escitalopram - how long for side effects to subside?

First time asker... started taking 5 mgs of escitalopram on Monday. Felt OK the first few days, but last night was, well, brutal. Migraine, nauseous, heart pounding out of my chest, irrational anxiety. So tired I could not get out of bed and go to work. Help... when will the side effects subside. I... read more

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