Migraine prevention medications

Peaceful1tou · 03-09-2012, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ger715

I had migraines since my teens. Eventually went to a Neurologist that prescirbed the prevention meds. I was also prescribed Inderal; but along with the Inderal, I was prescribed Elavil. The two work together as a migraine preventative. I am surprised Elavil was not added to your Inderal.
This did help, along with some bio-feedback training for relaxation techniques.
They were helpful as well. This was some years ago.

I no longer get the migraines as frequent; but still do get at least once or twice a month. I take Imitrex. This has been the best aid to helping once the migraine has started. The sooner taken, the better. The doctor prescribes 50 mg tablets. They come in a quantity of 9 in a folder. I cut the 50 mgs in half, thus actually taking 25 mg's. The cost for the 50 mg's was the same as the cost for the 25 mg's. By getting the 50 mg's, cutting in half, I get a quantity of 18.

Hope this info will be of help. I cannot recommend the Imitrex highly enough. It has been a Godsend.

(ger)

Thank you for your reply! I used to take Imitrex but it stopped working for me. That is why I was switched to Relpax.

Is Elavil the same thing as Amitriptiline? If so, I'm allergic to it. Was on it for my Fibromyalgia a few years ago.

That is a great idea cutting the Imitrex in half!

ger715 · 03-09-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Peaceful1tou

Thank you for your reply! I used to take Imitrex but it stopped working for me. That is why I was switched to Relpax.

Is Elavil the same thing as Amitriptiline? If so, I'm allergic to it. Was on it for my Fibromyalgia a few years ago.

That is a great idea cutting the Imitrex in half!

Elavil is the same as Amitriptiline. Too bad Imitrex does not work for you. I used Midrin several years ago and just started the taking so much and then needing another. I forget the term at the time. I try to be sure I do not do that with the Imitrex. Otherwise, it will eventually cause "rebound" headaches. "Rebound" was the word I was looking for.

Not sure if this has anything to do with my headaches lessening; but after developing PN, I had Vallium added to my regimine of meds. Vallium is to help with anxiety, but also muscle problems. When I get a migraine, it usually would start on the left side; but the neck and shoulder muscle would also be involved. Since being on the Vallium (could be a coincidence) but headaches have lessened greatly. Again, also am careful not to take too many Imitrex as to not cause the "rebound" effect again, which just makes the headaches clear up for a short time and come back with a vengence.
Hope you are able to find something to help. These headaches can be so debilitating.
(Ger)

EE03 · 03-12-2012, 06:37 AM

Not sure if this has anything to do with my headaches lessening; but after developing PN, I had Vallium added to my regimine of meds. Vallium is to help with anxiety, but also muscle problems. When I get a migraine, it usually would start on the left side; but the neck and shoulder muscle would also be involved. Since being on the Vallium (could be a coincidence) but headaches have lessened greatly. Again, also am careful not to take too many Imitrex as to not cause the "rebound" effect again, which just makes the headaches clear up for a short time and come back with a vengence.
Hope you are able to find something to help. These headaches can be so debilitating.
(Ger)[/QUOTE]

FWIW, vallium acts as a muscle relaxer too.

ger715 · 03-17-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by EE03

Not sure if this has anything to do with my headaches lessening; but after developing PN, I had Vallium added to my regimine of meds. Vallium is to help with anxiety, but also muscle problems. When I get a migraine, it usually would start on the left side; but the neck and shoulder muscle would also be involved. Since being on the Vallium (could be a coincidence) but headaches have lessened greatly. Again, also am careful not to take too many Imitrex as to not cause the "rebound" effect again, which just makes the headaches clear up for a short time and come back with a vengence.
Hope you are able to find something to help. These headaches can be so debilitating.
(Ger)

FWIW, vallium acts as a muscle relaxer too.[/QUOTE]

That is why I mentioned the Vallium is to help with anxiety; but also muscle problems.
(Ger)

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