yah, i asked about topamax because of the cost of gabapentin, and the PITA dosing schedule... but they wouldn't script it! they said, if the gabapentin works, use that. when i asked for a comparison she said topamax "just has nasty side effects" and didn't elaborate. i know some of them, but i would have preferred being given the options... e.g. I COULD USE SOME WEIGHT LOSS!!! (not hair loss though.)

she offered a small dose of amitriptyline but i know that can knock you out... i need something where i can be more functional, not less. i want to see my pdoc's friend/neuropdoc to see whether

1. i can get a state exemption for the cost of any migraine scripts - they really add up, month after month.
2. i can try a triptan (eg imitrex) - might not be possible with zoloft, or dose dependent. those are really really expensive, but if they work, and the state covers the cost, that would be ideal in terms of productivity especially if i get a wave of nasties.

i need something where i don't have to take several days off work or be a doozy on the job or a class.

~ waves ~ sorry for munching up your thread yakking about migraine meds bla bla bla off to bed now.