topamax and nortriptyline

Usually drugs like beta-blockers which are given to control hypertension (propranolol [Inderal], atenolol [Tenormin]), anticonvulsants (topiramate [Topamax], divalproex [Depakote], carbamazepine [Tegretol]), tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline [Elavil], nortriptyline [Aventyl]), and calcium channel blockers (verapamil [Covera]) are given.You can take these as preventive medicines . Refer http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article180.

Hi, I've been taking Topamax for a month now to try to control post TBI migraine headaches; courtesy of a terrorist explosion(rocket attack) in Iraq--April 2008. I get awful headaches....at first 1-3 migraines per day (mine would only last an hour or two), but they would be really bad sometimes. If I was lucky, I would pass out from the pain...but mostly I'd just get nauseus, dizzy and left praying to God I'd die (I know that just sounds completely awful now!!

Nortriptyline- oh yeah, I've had experience. I had a constant mild headache while on it, felt like a walking zombie as well, and when I went in and (prior to being diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) the neurologist said my pulse was I think 130, and he said we are discontinuing this drug. I believe I was having a pounding migraine at the time.

I used to be on Topamax for a combination of problems. It made soft drinks etc. taste like metal and flat. My stomach was always upset - that was how I lost weight, not a good way to do it. I had "stupid" issues, it is nicknamed Dopamax by a lot of people. My hair started falling out so much that my hair dresser asked me if I was on chemo. With all of the side effects, I just told my doctors to forget it, to find something else.

I am so frustrated! My body is not tolerating any of the meds we've tried. Has anyone had similar experiences and found something that worked? I was on Lexapro already when I received my diagnosis (Lex was for anxiety, which wasn't helping)... Fibro & Migraine diagnosis: 1st Med: Doc added Nortriptyline. I felt great with added energy but couldn't sleep at night. He said I was in the 10% because 90% of people are sleepy from Nortriptyline.

I am ok with topamax, but it has side effects - all of them do. I tried all of them - and for me, topamax had the least, but every one is different and you have to do what you can. Work up to a dose - and take the least amount that helps you the most. I used to take a smaller amount, but had to increase it. It may be best to see a neurologist. There are also surgeries - but that may not be best for you since yours was caused by an injury so it may be difficult to isolate the nerve.

I have been diagnosed with chronic daily headaches and have been through two different neurologists who have both put me on nortriptyline and topamax neither of which have helped. After the first time being put on nortriptyline I started to realize I saw fireflies or spots in my vision so I went and saw a optometrist who said I had no floaters, my bp was low, and everything was good.

Psychiatrist has prescribed me Nortriptyline and is weening me off of Cymbalta. What should expect in both cases? I hear horror stories about Cymbalta withdrawal. He said for me to start taking 30mg of Cymbalta (I've been on 60) and then go ahead and start Nortriptyline so I did last night and the first wonderful thing happened. For about a month now, I had waking up 3 or 4 times a night, until last night. I slept all night. Anyhow, today is my first day without 60Mg of Cymbalta.

I've been taking nortriptyline 25mg 1x at night for 3 weeks and also 50mg only when I get an aura. I've been diagnosed as having non-epileptic seizures due to migraines. I've only had one migraine in 2013 but doctor says that they are silent migraines. With these meds he said 3 to 4 weeks and I should be back to normal and can go back to work with my primary doctor's permission. Nothing much has changed.

My doc. put me on lexapro and it made me feel crazy, didn't help at all and I stopped it, then he tried Paxil and that did the same exact thing, Now I'm on Nortriptyline HCL 25mg, and my question is how long will it take for my depression and anxiety to go away? and at 25mg will it take away my anxiety and depresion, i started off on 10mg, now it's week 3 and I'm on 25mg.

I called a paramedic who came out to my house and said i had low pressure but other than that everything was normal. Went to ER after to get checked out and nothing was wrong just sat there with i.v and darkeness since I felt better when i was sleep. About a week later it happened again. This time a little worse and they transported me to the hospital and ran test, kept me over night. I had a CT scan and blood drawn, I also was vomiting throughout the process.

The doctor called me back and told me she thinks I have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (don’t know much about it) and is sending me for a bone scan and to see a pain management doctor. I told her about the very bad headache and she told me Nortriptyline is supposed to help with headaches. Yesterday I was sitting on the floor at work and my back was very, very sore. Last night I went ice skating and got a headache (base of skull) so went home. When I got home my legs felt very weak.

I am a 24 year old female with debilitating migraines(2-3x per week in frequency), crepitus in joints but more severe in shoulders, muscle pain, weakness and stiffness, neuralgia, tingling and numbness in hands and fatigue. I have had migraines with aura for about 12 years but all of the other symptoms started about 2 years ago.

- Vitamin B2 - Magnesium - Coenzyme Q10 Currently I believe the only preventative treatment that is listed in the treatments section of the migraine tracker is Topamax, which is an anticonvulsant, but I know that many people who use the migraine tracker use all sort of other preventative treatments as well... Amitriptyline and Nortriptyline are two antidepressants I hear people on the forums mention quite often...

Examples are drugs like beta-blockers (propranolol [Inderal], atenolol [Tenormin]), anticonvulsants (topiramate [Topamax], divalproex [Depakote], carbamazepine [Tegretol]), tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline [Elavil], nortriptyline [Aventyl]), and calcium channel blockers (verapamil [Covera]).

They've mentioned Chiari, Peripheral Neuropathy, but are leaning more towards a Brain Tumor, and possibly cancer now. My MRIs are on Thursday and I'll let you know if I find out anything. Also, I've done, Aleve, Tylenol, Excedrin, Topamax, Gabapenten, and Nortriptyline, all with no results.

antidepressants (in the tricyclic category, specifically Amitriptyline or Nortriptyline); anticonvulsants (such as valproic acid or topiramate); and beta blockers (such as nadolol or propranolol). If none of those work, then options include: Botox injections or calcium channel blockers.

I am glad you are at least getting the support of a Celebrate Recovery group, but am sorry you are not able to get "formal therapy" right now. It's really great though that you are taking the initiative to go to that group though. That's a big step in itself that you are doing it for yourself you know? Do you have insurance by chance? I know that's a bit of a personal question but insurance does usually help with therapy and such.

I have chari malformation which is a birth defect that causes migraines and I have tried all of the above also... I take topamax nightly and morphine slow release 4 x day.. if the migraine get to the point I can't take it...off to the ER for Delotten, which is very strong but will usually knock it out... I was hospitalized last September for seven days with a migraine and basically comatose before they could get rid of it... Have they tried toradol yet? that might help at home...

I have reduced quite all my medication and I feel like slowly back to being the person i used to be I am currently taking only 50mg of Topamax and I can say that the pain disappeared almost completely and the goal is to be free of this medicine at year end. Also I have feelings of anger, because I think I've been taking Topamax for over 10 years without any sense. I think I have found what was the source of all my chronic pain and Topamax was not helping me at all.

I've been taking Topamax for about 2.5 months and since then noticed some issues with my left eye. Within a month of being on Topamax my left eye seemed very dry, so I thought I was suffering from allergies (which I do have). I purchased some over the counter allergy eye drops, which caused my left eye to dilate, which scared me. Being cautious, I went to see a optician for a basic check up because I know about the possible Glaucoma complication with Topamax as well.

Has anyone ever responded to the original questions posted in 2010? I am curious. I have been taking 300 mg Wellbutrin and 200 mg Topamax since May 2016 and have lost approx 30lbs. I wasn't aware of the side affects and my doctor said as long as I feel fine there is no reason to run tests. I just want to make sure others are having this same significant weight loss.

Oh and vistaril too.

All of a sudden, I have experienced joint pain and stiffness. I found out that topamax can lead to these side effects. however, I have gradually gone off the topamax and have quit taking it for approximately 4 - 5 days. Today I am still stiff (shoulders, knee, wrist and ankles) and my ankles are swollen. Do you think this is still a side effect of Topamax in my system?

I have been referred to several Neurologist who have tried me on Topamax and Nortriptyline which both have had no affect. I have also recently reffered to see a psychiatrist in the last couple of months who has tried CBT but has not worked. I was just wondering if anyone has ever come across anything like this before? Any help would be very grateful.

Hi I have been taking Lyrica for about 6 months now. The reasons I started it were a bit different, basically to relieve chronic muscle/joint pain and the twitches and to get a better sleep at night. However, I do get facial pain, I'm not sure if it is the same pain as you or not. Mine for the most part is just this constant achiness that makes me want to constantly rub my face and then sometimes I get these sharp sparks that really hurt but they are fast and don't last too long.

I just logged on here at 3 am to see if anyone else had these symptoms with this drug. my legs and arms are numb and like needles and pins, I have diahrrea and nausa every day and food dosen't tast good at all. I itch all over which is keeping me awake. I am going to stop taking it. can't call the doc till monday, but can't stand this either. good luck to you.

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