Amlodipine for Migraine Prevention User Reviews (Page 2)

• hin...
• August 26, 2013

"I did a lot of research. Amlodipine seems to be the best migraine preventative for those of us with stubborn, nearly daily migraines that don't seem to respond to the typical medications, at least in the long term. I was on two other preventatives for years: Inderal and Amitriptyline. I am now weaning off of both these other medications. I was getting about one headache a week for the first couple weeks at 10 mg, now I think it's been two weeks since my last one. No side effects for me. It's a miracle. Verapamil seems to have the same effect but requires very high doses up to 720 mg/day. You MUST try this medication if you have tried the others without lasting effects."

• Sli...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 15, 2018

"In 2005, my doctor recommended taking Norvasc for high blood pressure. I only take 5 mg a day, and I noted beginning with that time frame I never got another headache again. I had suffered from migraines for 30 years. It is now 2018, and I still haven't had one headache, not even a minor headache, and I can drink beer, alcohol, and never nothing causes a headache. It's just amazing, it's almost a miracle. Thank you, doctor."

• AZR...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 2, 2020

"I have had horrible migraines for 30 years. At 62, my BP got a little high, and I was prescribed amlodipine. I haven’t had to take an Imitrex in 6 weeks. This medicine has been LIFE-CHANGING for me :) :) :)"

• Lig...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 2, 2020

"My cardiologist started me on amlodipine for coronary artery spasms a year and a half ago. It was a miracle. From the first day on this medication, I never had another migraine headache. The cardiologist was surprised to hear that my migraines were gone. I had migraines for 46 years. Now I have normal headaches that stop within an hour. I asked the cardiologist if amlodipine could be taken the rest of my life. He told me that it is safe to take it as long as necessary. I didn't have any side effects that presented. I thank goodness for bringing me through the events that led me to this medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 8, 2012

"I used to get migraines 2 days out of every 3, and 2 Excedrin would work about half the time, the other half I needed Imitrex. After about a month of taking 5 mg/day of amlodipine, which was initially prescribed for borderline hypertension (140/90), my headaches went to once a week, and they were all treatable with one Excedrin. I only need Imitrex now once every two months instead of two or three times a week. What a difference in my life! I don't understand why this medication isn't used more frequently for migraine sufferers."

• Msp...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 18, 2016

"I have had hormonal migraines since I was 17. I would have horrible migraines through my menstrual cycle each month. I developed high blood pressure, and my doctor prescribed Lisinopril, and when that didn't lower it enough, he added Amlodipine. I took it for about 9 months and never had a migraine, which was wonderful. BUT, I developed waves of severe fatigue and was feeling crappy all over much of the time. I developed swelling in my feet and ankles, and my diastolic blood pressure was almost 100 all the time. I researched the medicines I've been taking and decided to monitor my blood pressure and stop the Amlodipine. I instantly felt better, and my blood pressure actually went down. Don't know if the migraine will return. Not worth the side effects!"

• ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2023

"I have had frequent migraine attacks since I was a child. Usually on one or both sides of the foreheads, and pain behind one or both eyes, along with neck pain. It would progress to nausea and vomiting, after which it would subside. In adulthood, it became a bit more manageable and sometimes ibuprofen would keep it manageable, other times it would progress to vomiting. Recently, the frequency has been 1 to 2 attacks per month. Recently, I was prescribed 5mg Amlodipine (UDP) once a day for treating mild hypertension. Since I started this medicine 2.5 months ago, I do not recall getting a single migraine attack. Either the reduced BP has alleviated the migraines, or there is some other mechanism by which Amlodipine reduces migraines."

• Ong...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 14, 2013

"The doctor prescribed me Amlodipine Besylate 5 mg for borderline (140/90) hypertension in April 2012. I used to get migraine attacks at least once a month due to work stress, eye stress, and insufficient sleep. On the day I started Amlodipine until now, migraine is now history to me. Only then did I realize 'side effect' from medication can be a blessing!"

• Mig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2023

"Suffered from ocular and aura migraines since I was probably 4-5 years old. Used to get them at least 1-3 times a week. Now 29 and diagnosed with high blood pressure. 10 mg of amlodipine brought down BP from 145/89 to 119/75. Thankfully enough, after taking for almost 3 months, the only side effect I have is zero migraines. Much better than Topamax, which had a bunch of symptoms. I feel like a new man and have finally stopped carrying Excedrin wherever I go."

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2023

"My doctor prescribed it for high blood pressure, and to my amazement, all of a sudden, my migraines stopped completely. I’ve been diagnosed with migraines at a very young age (6) and suffered all my life, at least twice a week and usually lasting 2-3 days. Imitrex helped, but I had to take a lot. Now I’m migraine-free. What a blessing!"

• Ket...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 5, 2018

"I got prescribed Amlodipine for high blood pressure. However, for years beforehand, I had suffered from terrible migraines at a weekly-ish frequency. They were crippling, affected my vision, and they would often last for 1-3 days at a time. Anyhow, as my BP had been slightly raised consistently, and as my family has a history of hypertension, my current doctor suggested I take Amlodipine. I had been reluctant to take it as he said once on them, I should take it for the rest of my life. After 3 months of taking them, however, I realized that I hadn't had a migraine for a while. 6 months further on ... still no migraine. Amazing! I mentioned this to my doctor, who then told me that Amlodipine was being used in the treatment of migraines. Well - it works - what a blessing - it's been liberating! I hope it continues to work."

• Nai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2019

"This drug, amlodipine, has me feeling like it is the end of my life. When I take it, I immediately feel nauseated, and it is followed by the worst migraine I’ve ever had. I’m going to the doctor on Monday for them to change my meds."

• Edn...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 5, 2016

"Using 5 mg since 8 months. It prevents me from severe pain in the base of my skull (perhaps occipital neuralgia). The important point to be noted in my case is the timing of taking the medicine. I mostly get the pains in the early morning while in deep sleep. Before taking this med, I would wake up in severe pain that would last until I took a painkiller. Then I started taking amlodipine 5 mg at night. However, I need to take the medicine about 10-12 hours before the onset of the pain. If I am late, I would get the pain at the same time in the morning in spite of taking the pill. However, in such a case, the pain gradually diminishes as the time approaches the required time. Looking forward to hearing from those suffering from similar conditions."

• Con...
• April 28, 2017

"Just to update an older review: Amlodipine has completely eliminated my migraines. I haven't had a single migraine since I started taking 10 mg of Amlodipine about 3.5 years ago. I used to have 2-4 full-blown 18-hour to 2-day migraines a month. No side effects or downside to the medication so far. It's worth a try."

• Cur...
• December 11, 2013

"I have had chronic migraines for almost three years. Tried many different medicines and supplements. I was put on amlodipine, and it worked almost immediately. I haven't had a headache in four and a half weeks since starting the medicine. It is a miracle. Swelling in ankles, but it's a lot better than two migraines a week!"

• Lau...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 21, 2023

"This saved my life! My nurse practitioner prescribed 5 mg amlodipine because my BP was still elevated. The day I began taking it, my lifelong migraines and headaches stopped immediately. It’s a lifesaver. No more daily headaches or taking Imitrex for migraines."

• Fae...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2016

"Started taking amlodipine 5 mg for high blood pressure, and to my delight, it has reduced my migraines to about once a month instead of 3-4 per week! I have been on other meds for high BP, but they did not lessen my migraines (verapamil, lisinopril, Bystolic to name a few). I am so happy this drug has helped with my migraines. I had given up hope on finding a migraine preventative. To fellow migraine sufferers: Keep trying different high BP meds until you find one that works for you."

• UK...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 25, 2019

"I had severe headaches often accompanied by nausea and vomiting my whole life. I have been on migraine tablets for over 20 years, but the only relief in terms of prevention came from being prescribed Amlodipine for moderately elevated blood pressure. I take one 10 mg a day and have reduced my painkiller use to once every 1-2 weeks, with no further episode of vomiting ever since starting these tablets 5 years ago. It has been life-changing for me."

• Chr...
• January 25, 2021

"I suffered from chronic headaches below and above my eyes. It had gotten worse over the years. Never had any specific pattern. Was being affected 3-4 times a week. Intensity was sporadic, nausea, not being able to live life normally. All you do is want to sleep until it goes away. Taking pain pills way too much. I had high blood pressure that was getting worse as well every year. My doctor put me on amlodipine 5 mg daily for this. Headaches were gone. Every now and then I feel them come on but never to the intensity as before. I was recommended so many other drugs to cure my headaches, but no one ever mentioned amlodipine. This drug also helped lower my blood pressure (was 150/100 and now 130/90 avg.). I was told blood pressure does not cause headaches generally (unless very high). So maybe something else the amlodipine is doing to the blood vessels to alleviate the headaches."

• Tri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2019

"I have been suffering with migraines, approx. 3 a week since I was 18. I am now 71. The only thing that worked was Zolmitriptan (Zomig), and I have tried everything over the years, but then I was put on Amlodipine, and the migraines have completely stopped - it's brilliant after all these years. I have now been on Amlodipine for palpitations about 4 months and haven't had a migraine for about 3 and a half months."

• Mer...
• May 3, 2017

"I was prescribed amlodipine ironically after a heart attack possibly caused by zomig. When I was taking it, I thought it was weird I was no longer getting migraines. When I was told to come off it by the cardiologist, the migraines returned. It's changed my life. The only side effect is oedema (swollen ankles), a small price to pay. Been on it for 15 years now."

• Lee...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 16, 2018

"Had consistent migraines about 8-10 days a month since childhood. Started this drug for high blood pressure, for which it worked well. But after a few months, I realized my headaches had almost completely vanished. Maybe 1-2 a year. Went off of it due to edema in lower legs, headaches came right back. So I am back on it. If it wasn't for the edema, I would call this a miracle cure (hence the rating of 9)."

• bos...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 19, 2016

"10 mg amlodipine at night does wonders for my migraines and headaches. Gave it 9 instead of 10 because of ankle swelling. Had migraines all my life (now 62 yo), went through a complete list of migraine preventives at least 4 times before I gave up. Tried verapamil (also CCB), but it did not do the trick. I had daily headaches. Was on high doses of daily tryptans. A year ago, my BP started to rise (150/90 vs. 110/60), and I got worried because tryptans are generally contraindicated in patients with high BP. Ran into several case report publications suggesting almost miracle results after migraine patients were given amlodipine. My PCP cooperated. I started very slowly with 2.5 mg a day and felt positive results right away."

• coo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 4, 2022

"I suffered for years with migraines. The last year was absolute torture. I ended up with a migraine that never stopped. My blood pressure skyrocketed and did so within a month from the time I had my yearly physical, and it was normal. One month later, it was dangerously high. Worried my doctor. I kept complaining about the migraine that wouldn't stop. Doctor prescribed amlodipine. This was nearly two years ago. I haven't had a migraine or any headache since. I'm so grateful for my doctor and amlodipine."

• Kim...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 26, 2020

"Have suffered with debilitating migraines on a weekly/regular basis all my adult life and am now 57. I had my blood pressure tablets changed last year to include 5 mg amlodipine daily and have not had one migraine since then! Totally life-changing!"