Migraine Questions (Page 19)

Nortriptyline - Did anyone experience weight gain/loss on nortriptyline?

I’ve been prescribed 10mg and I’ll work up to 30 mg over the next few weeks. While I’m desperate for pain relief for my migraines... I am concerned about gaining weight on this medication.

I took some Excedrin Migraine at 9am. Is it safe for me to take some Midol?

Has this made anyone else extremely sleepy?

What negative side effects has anyone had? I was just prescribed Nurtec and used it for the first time yesterday. It did stop a full migraine and left me with just a mild, very mild, headache. It made me drowsy but then a few minutes later I’d be wide awake like I wasn’t just dozing off a few sec... read more

How likely is it that Lamictal will build up in bloodstream?

I am suffering from severe migraines and am trying to figure out why - because me and my neurologist are stumped. While reading up on side effects it says it could be a build up of Lamictal in the blood stream but I wanted to ask here, before bringing up to neurologist in early May.

I have heard that many people who suffer from migraines and cluster headaches that are treatment…

... resistant are being prescribed a Stadol nasal spray. Can you tell me more about this?

New medication for acute migraine?

Are there any log terms side effects?

What drug comprises diclofenac?

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.

Accidentally took 25mg Topamax?

This morning I mixed up meds not thinking straight and being extremely tired and ended up taking my girlfriends Topamax 25mg for chronic migraines instead of Lexapro 5 mg I’m a bit worried as what side effects I might have from accidentally taking this, should I be fine in 24hrs?, and will I have s... read more

Propranolol for seizures and or migraine?

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

Acetazolamide for vestibular migraines?

I have been prescribed acetazolamide and amitriptyline for a new diagnosis of vestibular migraine (without headache). I am not 100% that this diagnosis is correct, but I am desperate to stop feeling constantly dizzy, lightheaded, off balance, and like I am moving through a swamp. I tried to take... read more

Drug interactions - multiple drugs - multiple conditions. Advice?

I take several medications for the following conditions: bipolar disorder, ADHD, hypothyroidism, GERD, and migraine headaches. My current medications are: Lithium Carbonate ER - total daily mg = 600 Adderall - total daily mg = 45 mirtazapine - total daily mg = 45 famotidine - total daily mg = 40... read more

What helps stop diarrhea from duloxetine after you have stopped taking it?

Took for 4 days. 1st night every hour with pure water diarrhea. My doctor took me off and am on my old migraine med Mayo Clinic put me on which is suppose to cause constipation. Break for 3 days still had diarrhea. Started new med for 2 days ok now last 2 days every morning have diarrhea 3-4 times.... read more

Can venlafaxine cause withdrawal symptoms?

I have been taking venlafaxine 225mg ER for years now, and ran out recently. My psychiatrist’s office won’t let me refill it because of an unpaid balance they think I owe (which I don’t, they just keep labeling me as self pay.) Insurance issues aside, I think I’m experiencing bad withdrawal symptom... read more

Topiramate - Will topamax help anxiety and stress?

My husband passed away September 1st and I was just getting ready to start this medication at 12.5 mgs for migraines but never did until last night. I’m wondering if it might help the stress and anxiety I’m under from losing my husband? I know the grief is normal but I sure could use a bit of rel... read more