ChemistryExperiment Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 What medicine do you use to prevent migraines and what do you use once you have a migraine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrungOutOnLife Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 My mom uses one 300 mg Neurontin at bedtime for prevention. I can't remember what she uses for starting migraines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 I am taking Topamax for migraine prevention and Imitrex for aborting migraines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedancer Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Take 100 mg Topamax for prevention (works when I'm not in a migraine cycle brought on by outside 'forces' - med changes usually). Unfortunately, I cannot take any of the the triptans/ergotamines because of either an allergic reaction or some kind of really bad negative reaction that they have with my body. And my neuro had told me to stay away from them, so, usually my beloved percocet, a dark, quiet room, an ice pack and sleep for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellylynne Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Those of you on topamax for prevention...how well does it work for you? I currently take Imitrex...and when it doesn't work, I also have Maxalt and Axert which I haven't tried yet... I am seeing my doc tomorrow for the sole reason of discussing topamax for prevention...so any info on it would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlet_faery Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 *whines* I'm on the great and wonderful Topamax and it doesn't do jack for my migraines. All that seems to help is over the counter Excendrin Migraine. And if that doesn't do the trick, then I'm forced to use my stupid Methadone (which is perscribed for my kidneys and their never-ending flank pain). Ack! Well, gotta run...have to get ready for my therapist appt. Elizabeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 kelly, I tried Elavil first, and I went from 9 migraines in April to 13 in May. So now I am on Topamax and I've had 4 in June. So far so good, I'm still at 50mg and can move up to 100mg if I need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number_6 Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Nevermind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 my doc doesnt want to give me anything so my migraines because he says that it is unnecessary. So that leave good old excedrin migraine for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jag Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 I take Imitrex IM.. it works for me and for the most part quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number_6 Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 my doc doesnt want to give me anything so my migraines because he says that it is unnecessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyndyA Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 I've been on Metoprolol, a beta blocker, for about 10 years for migraines. It reduced the occurance of my headaches by about 90%. I still get an occassional one, but this medicine was a god send. It also helps with panic attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 my doc doesnt want to give me anything so my migraines because he says that it is unnecessary. Ophelia, migraines are a neurological disorder, it isn't like you ate your ice cream too fast. You should ask your doctor about this. There are plenty of migraine medications that are not addictive if that is his concern. I agree with number_6, he's not kept up to date on the subject of migraines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 and, keep in mind, this is coming from a girl whose mother used to get bad migraines... and then almost died from a brain aneurysm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 How many do you get a month? Is there a pattern (women, for example may have them around menstrual cycles)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdjeff Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 I don't take anything for prevention. When I do get a Migraine, I take old school Voltaren. Mine mostly are med induced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number_6 Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 I don't take anything for prevention. When I do get a Migraine, I take old school Voltaren. Mine mostly are med induced. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What is Voltaren? It sounds like an arch enemy from a 1950's comic book... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
energ Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 I guess Neurontin is preventative for me. It works for teh most part. Once I get one, Its Fioricet time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrungOutOnLife Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 I don't take anything for prevention. When I do get a Migraine, I take old school Voltaren. Mine mostly are med induced. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What is Voltaren? It sounds like an arch enemy from a 1950's comic book... 6 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Here's the drugs.com page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkybee Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 I don't get migraine's regularly, so I don't take anything prophylactically. The last time I had a migraine I had to stumble across the street to a GP, get a shot of Maxalon then take 3 aspirins, lay down in one of their rooms for 40mins and it was 90% relief. Before that, I can't stomach any pain killers and I swear I am dying (or wish i was ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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