Migraine Questions (Page 15)

Topamax - did anyone experience constant nausea?

I have been on topamax for migraine prevent and wow the difference is amazing!!! I started off at 25mg then bumped it up to 50mg. I don't get the tingling or anything, but i did notice that soda taste weird so now I will not drink it (which is probably a good thing in the end) and I have been... read more

Is diazepam safe to take for headache and migraine?

How long does Propranolol take to completely leave your nervous system?

I've been prescribed 10-30mg of Propranolol per day by my GP to try and deal with possible migraine-related vertigo / vestibular migraine. I took my first pill last night and already the insomnia whacked me hard (on only 10mg). Actually we don't know that migraine IS what I have at all. It may be... read more

Can Amitriptyline cause my weight gain?

I suffer from regular bad headaches and migraines. I was prescribed Amitriptyline to help me. They do help a bit but I am gained a lot of weight. Over the last year I have worked really hard to loose weight and I am now deverstated that it is going back on. I have gained almost half a stone in a... read more

Can I take more than 2 Excedrin Migraine pills in 24 hours?

I took 2 pills about 4 hours ago, which definitely helped my migraine, but it's still there and it's bad enough that I cant really concentrate. My doctor's office is closed, and I'm curious -- on this rare occasion (this is my first migraine) is it okay to take another 2 pills later today, but... read more

Excedrin Migraine - How long does it take for Excedrin to get out of my system??

... Becauae i need to take other meds that I can't take with it

How does stopping propanalol affect your heart rate?

I'm 14 and 5 months and have been on propanalol for about 1 and a half years due to migraine treatment. It has worked and practically reduced my migraines from 5 severe migraines to maybe 1 every two weeks. I have been feeling like absolutely s*** lately. (Hard getting out of bed, feeling hungry,... read more

After taking Advil for migraine can I take a sumatriptan?

I am feeling really sick today from drinking too much last night, do I still take my Wellbutrin?

Last night I had a few too many, and this morning I woke up with all the symptoms of a horrible hangover: diarrhea, nausea, migrane, fatigue, dizziness etc. Should I take my wellbutrin today or not? Will it make my symptoms worse, or better, or have no effect on them at all? I am prescribed 150mg... read more

Is anyone with open-angle glaucoma currently taking Topamax for migraine prevention? I'm?

... apprehensive about starting it because of the possible side effect of closed-angle glaucoma. I have had trabeculectomy, glaucoma needle revision surgery, and cataract removal in both eyes. Have had open-angle glaucoma for 20 years. Now I have lots of floaters and some flashes in left eye after... read more

How long will effects of Premarin vaginal creme last when used only one day?

Took first dose of Premarin cream. On arising felt confused, Out of it, with severe migraine type headache. B/P increased. Did not take another dose. It has been 36 hours and still with massive headache and very tired. Have a V/P shunt in place in brain for hydrocephalus and have been told many... read more

How long do side effects of Topamax last?

Hello, I am taking Topamax currently for severe chronic migraines. I have only been on this for 8 days and I am on 25mg in am and 25mg in pm. I am having many side effects and wondering if any who have taken for long term with good results can tell me if they had these side effects and that they... read more

Lexapro, Day 15 Insomnia!?

I have been on Lexapro for 15 days now. Initially began @ 10mg then increased to 20mg for one day (massive migraine) back to 10mgs. I noticed on day 12 my insomnia returned and has escalated to panic attacks while sleeping. Has anyone had this happen to them on Lexapro? If so, did you wait it out,... read more

Interaction - metoprolol and amitriptyline?

I get migraines, and tension headaches daily. I am switching from a beta blocker to an antidepressant. My doctor neglected to inform me about whether or not the drugs interact to guess its probably fine but I want to make sure. Currently, I take 50mg metoprolol which I will starting weaning off... read more

Is it OK to take both Advil and sumatriptan?

My husband gets really bad migraines so the doctor prescribed Imitrex. Tonight was his first time taking it, but it made it worse. Can he take Advil on top of the other medicine?