Migraine Questions (Page 20)

Nortriptyline 10mg up to 50 mg?

Has anyone tried taking Nortriptyline not for migraine but for swaying tense feeling in head? I have sway/balance issues with fullness in one ear pain half my head that no doctor can figure out. Has anyone dealt with this and tried this medication?

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.

Amitriptyline - Anxiety/panic attacks /migraines?

Hi all Im wondering if someone could give me advice please I have been given amitriptyline for migraines off doctor . I have suffering with anxiety/ panic disorders .I have try so meny different meds for it like fluoxetine citalopram sertraline . But all of these make me really ill . They also make... read more

Can sertraline cause migraine?

Two hours after taking my scheduled dose I developed a visual aura that lasted about 20 mins. After that I felt weak, pressure and sharp pains in my head and very "whipped out" also a bit irritable. Should I continue my meds or talk to my doctor about tapering off? I am not a chronic migraine... read more

Topiramate - Does topamax help anxiety?

I just started taking this at 12.5 mg and will go to 25 mg after four days. I have ocular migraines but no real headache just a visual migraine so we’re hoping this will help that. On the other side I was wondering if it might help anything with anxiety? I do not have bipolar or seizure stuff I j... read more

Does topiramate work for vestibular migraine?

Amitriptyline - how long does it take to see improvement?

I just started on amitriptyline 10 mg for migraines. I would like to know if anybody has seen results fast? Also, if you have taken it for anxiety, did it work?

Ajovy - has anyone experienced swelling in the legs?

I've been on it for 9 months now. Its a god send as migraines have completely cleared from 15 per month!! The only issue is my legs a very swelled, I'm on a diet so it's not weight it's fluid and I do not sleep. The main thing though us the swelling. Has anyone else experienced this? If so what did... read more

Headache - re: complicated migraines every day?

My husband has migraines virtually every single day since he was 29. I’m trying to get good advice on what else and how it’s contributing to his migraines. He is 65 now. He was a USAF fighting pilot for fifteen years and was sent into early retirement (the from the age of 23-38). Early ret... read more

How long should a migraine last?

I've had a severe migraine for 2 weeks straight. The muscle relaxers, Phenergan and toroidal ,Imitrex & volume haven't worked at all. My husband made me go to the er last night. For the 1st time in my life I had to get 2 doses of Dilauded & an I've drip. That worked long enough for me to get some... read more

How long should I wait to take Imitrex after taking Lexapro?

Inderal - My suffering from migraine?

I suffer from migraine for 5 months My doctor prescribed inderal 10mg twice a day I took it for 2 months and felt better and I stopped it for 2 weeks unfortunately after that the headache come again so My question is how long can I took the medicine to get a best result or what is the duration of... read more

How long does the nausea from Lyrica last? I always get that side effect.

I am on a small dose of the liquid. I am taking it for migraines and anxiety. Other side effects but the nausea is terrible

Does modafinil cause headaches if you don’t take it every day?

Today, I’m having a bad migraine after not taking modafinil. Yesterday was my second day taking it at 100 mg but today I noticed I have a bad headache. Just wondering if there’s a connection there

I thought I was taking Lamictal before for off use label weight loss migraine seizure control but...

... this says nothing of weight loss anymore. Does anyone know what medication I’m talking about?