I haven't heard of the use of this medication for treating migraines. However, I do know that Topamax is widely used with much success. Perhaps your doctor would let you have your son go on this and see if he gets relief.

Good luck and let us know how you are doing.

Thanks Fig4. We already gave Topamax a try, but he had so many side effects from it, they switched him to Elavil. I believe its an older medication that can be very helpful for migraine. I'm just concerned about how much more time we should invest in it, if it's not going to work for him.

Ellavil is an oldie but goodie in a lot of chronic pain situations. From back pain to migraines, many MDs are now starting to reach for the tried and true stuff of yesterday instead of the new fangled stuff.

It did not work for me, but nether did topamax and some other stuff. It did however work for my niece and she found great relief.

It can make you pretty sleepy to start with so maybe a bed time dose is best till you get used to it. I felt hungover for a week and then I started to get used to it. once I got adjusted it was fine.

Best of luck!

Thanks Dejibo. Topamax did nothing for us either... I've heard good results with the Elavil and am hopeful it may still do the trick. I appreciate your help!