propranolol in migraine

When did you start taking Propranolol 20 mg? Side effects of propranolol include abdominal cramps, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, insomnia, nausea, depression, memory loss, fever, lightheadedness, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, cold extremities, sore throat, and shortness of breath( ref: http://www.medicinenet.com/propranolol/page2.htm). It is possible that your symptoms are related to the medication you are taking.

Hi, Inderal is indicated for the prophylaxis of common migraine headache. The efficacy of propranolol in the treatment of a migraine attack that has started has not been established, and propranolol is not indicated for such use. The initial dose is 80 mg Inderal daily in divided doses. The usual effective dose range is 160 mg to 240 mg per day. The dosage may be increased gradually to achieve optimum migraine prophylaxis.

He was diagnosed with abdominal migraine and put on propranolol (taken daily to prevent migraine), and it worked very well. We weaned him off the propranolol after a year or so, and a year after that the nausea came back. Now he's been nauseous for 8 weeks straight and has missed a month of school. Propranolol is not supposed to stop a migraine in progress, just prevent them; we tried putting him back on during this episode but his pulse dropped too low.

Divalproex sodium/sodium valproate is a first-line treatment in the anticonvulsant category because it is the most successful in that category, but Topamax is becoming very popular. Propranolol is the first-line treatment in the beta-blocker category, also because it is the most effective in that category. In the Calcium Channel Blocker category, Verapamil seems to be the most effective.

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I take propranolol for Tremors from taking Gabapentin. I wanted to know if propranolol has withdrawal symptoms because I am weening off all meds to see if my new symptoms were caused by all the meds. I want to add meds as needed for Fibromyalgia.

Ask your neuro to try you on some new things. Keep in mind that everyone is different in their tolerances and reactions to meds. But, there's enough out there that something should help.

This might be a migraine headache. Is it localized to one side of your head, or is the throbbing all over? You should probably see a Neurologist so they can evaluate the proper course of treatment. Typically, migraines don't respond to conventional headache medication, which is why you aren't feeling better after taking Advil or Tylenol. A Neurologist can prescribe migraine medication like Topamax or Propranolol, which will hopefully help you finally get rid of that headache!

I was diagnosed with a transfer migraine last August. It started on Aug 1st and hasn't left me since. It's been an agonizing 6 months. It's called transfer migraine because it moves all over my head. I've never had one of those common migraines where the light bothers me or I get nauseated or see auras, etc. My migraines have been "light" headaches that stay with me for a few days: from 3 to five days at the most.

If you have any weaknes or imbalance in your body the migraine will surely pray on it. For me it is enough with a simple cold for my migraine to try to attack me. Amitriptyline should also help you sleep when you reach higher doses. Be patient and keep fighting. I know what a horrible disease this is.

most of my life I felt I never really perspired.....which was not an issue as least not to me at the time...in the last few yrs 3 or so, I had been dx'd with Hashimoto's and noticed I was ice cold but sweating profusely in my underarms.... If this is small fiber neuropathy...I am not sure as I am seeing a change in this too as my symptoms r still changing.....so ...I am open to learn more ....

i know migraine in migraine case has one side of headache but i have never headache

I have been having migraines for the last 5 to 6 years and i want to know what i can do about them i get them more and more. I have a migraine atleast 7 times a month. I have no idea what to do about them and i hope that someone can answer my question?

What meds have you tried?

and lots of people use beta blockers, I personally use the beta blocker Nadolol and I have pften heard other people on the forums mention a beta blocker called Propranolol. In addition, I know that Magnesium is a very popular preventative treatment here on medhelp, and I personally am using Coenzyme Q10 at the moment... and I had used Vitamin B2 for years.

I have allot of other pain issues as well including two bulging discs in my neck, fused ankle arthritis in my knee, tendinitis in my knee, bursitis around my ischial process, and I also suffer from peripheral neuropathy. Since the injury, even tho it is healed I have been experiencing migraines and other sever headaches, approximately 4 a week. I have been in therapy, gone to a chiropractor and I have seen a neurologist.

Same here except no meds have every worked for me. During my first pregnancy my specialist said take the max dose of Tylenol (1000mg) in combo with promethezine or benedryl. If it doesn't work you can take two Excedrin migraine. Then if that doesn't work go to the hospital. And the Excedrin can't be a daily thing. Twice a month max and only if necessary.

I have had what they say is a Migraine for 87 days straight now. It’s not like everyone else’s migraines though as I do not have light sensitivity, sound sensitivity or nausea. Doctors have tried doing the cocktail through IV x 3 and never worked, tried zomig, tramadol, Botox injections, steroids, propranolol and the list goes on. I avoid pills as much as possible as I’m aware this could cause a rebound headache. When it comes on its fast and hard! No easing into it.

There are many symptoms of a migraine and you can experience one or all or any number in between. What causes the pain of a migraine is the blood vessels in your brain become dilated so, it usually helps if you apply a bit of pressure on those blood vessels. You are probably doing that already, unconsciously with your fingers. Get a cloth headband or even a bandanna and wrap it snugly around your head. You can also rub Mentholatum across your forehead and temples.

hi i am a 37 year old mother of 5 and have always experienced migraine for as long as i remember.i have also had other health problems especially stomache pain and am currently on propanalol which seemed to be helping a lot with the headaches for some reason.however the headaches have returned and my head constantly hurts especially on the left and at the base of the head and my left pupil has been enlarged several times.my daughter even noticfd it when i went to visit.

From when i wake up till i fall asleep its always there but not on the right side though, it doesnt go away it gets worse sometimes but what ever i do wether i work or run, swim doesnt make it worse or betta.

Drugs most commonly used to treat essential tremor include beta-blockers (propranolol) and an epilepsy drug called Mysoline (primidone). Topamax (topiramate), another drug used to treat epilepsy and migraine help some people. With the use of medication, people with essential tremor may see improvement in their ability to control their tremor and improvement in activities such as drinking from a cup or using food utensils.

I had my first migraine when I was 12 and they became chronic and literally everyday after two car accidents. (Rear end and head on). I am soon going to b getting my nerves on my c3-6 burned to help with the headaches and neck pain. I'm only 23 yrs old. I had to quit my career (cosmetologist) I loved it and right before my migrianes randomly became daily I had an offer to become a redken color artist and do hair in big time hair shows up on stage with many famous hairstylist.

Then I had a migraine aura for 10 minutes (zigzag vibrating patterns, large C shape, in both eyes), followed by a headache in my right temple. A couple of days later (yesterday) I woke up with the zigzags at 6am, and had them again at 9am. I have NEVER EVER had any visual issues before, or ever had a migraine. I only get mild headaches about once a month, so this is really unusual for me, and worrying!

Offhand, I know that it is characteristic of hemiplegic migraine, but it may be present in other forms. You may want to ask about that in the neurology expert forum, but definitely mention it to your doctor as it will help them to diagnose which form of migraines you have.

I used up to 160 mg of Propranolol before my anxiety kick in to manage my migraine headache and I had no side-effects at all... For the tachycardia, low dose of 10-20 mg x 3 a day will be enough for me. That dose seem probably ridiculous for someone with high blood pressure, but for me it's what I need, taking more will just lower the blood pressure and lowering too much the blood pressure is as bad as having hign blood pressure...

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