Zonegran migraine prevention
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I am now being treated with Zonegran, Depakote. The Zonegran was working for a little while but I have seemed to reach a plateau. I have not been migraine free at all since November, but there have been times where my migraines have been less painful. I work for a health insurance company and I am on the computer for 8 hours a day. I have been unalbe to work a full time scheule for the past 3 months due to my migraines.
I have recently been prescribed Verapamil for migraine prevention but I'm also taking Norvasc. Should these medications be taken together? The Norvasc was prescribed a number of years ago by a different doctor for Migraine prevention. It hasn't helped my migraines but I've continued to take it. Since they are both blood pressure meds, I'm doubtful I should take both.
I do not know who to go see about the aura, I had my eyes checked when the doctors were thought I had MS and I have 20-20 vision and no floaters. I presently see a neurologist who has me on zonegran 2oo mg and flexoril 3 times a day and Diflucan as needed and Maxalt. When the headaches get out of control she puts me on prednisone. I also see a physical therapist at her office weekly for the headaches. I have had trigger point injections ( did not help).
Since October I have tried Lortab (3 strengths), gabapentin, Lyrica, Ultram, Relafen, Zonegran, and Trileptal. I am also on Cymbalta and Ambien. Any ideas/help would be greatly appreciated.
I was on it before for migraine prevention. Doc had me stop it a month before coming off my birth control.
17 of 2012 around mid-morning when I began to have vision problems that included spots in my eyes and almost like a shadow fell over my left eye. I thought perhaps I was going to get a migraine since I had heard people describe them that way. The vision probs lasted about 45 minutes and when it went away a headache set in. It was what I would call a mild to moderate headache. Ever since I have a headache. Most days it is tolerable but always uncomfortable.
Hello, I very much need an answer because my doctor will not give me a straight answer. I'm currently on Lamictal (800mg a day) and Zonegran (200mg a day) and I'm a college student so I tend to drink. I've never had a seizure while consuming alcohol but I'm terrified when doing so. So heres my question...
When I drink (beer) with my meds, will it bring on a seizure? or just enhance the side effects?
Please I very much need to know asap! Maybe even stories would helpl too.
I was intialkly prescribed Tramadol for the pain, and then Nortriptyline for migraine prevention. I started at 25mg once at night. That decreased the headaches probably about 50% then moved to 50mg at bedtime. That didn't really help the headaches anymore, but I began to notice the side effects. I was REALLY drowsy and I started to have mood swings (I'd be sad or anxious for no reason). So, we decided to go back down to 25mg again. Also...
I have this problem since last year but last year it was due to my my allergy nose. Now my nose is cleared but i am still having this problem, i am feeling totally breathless, and whenever i felt breathless I'll ve terrible headache and drowsiness. I need to breath really hard but still i don't get enough air.
I seen a doc again describing my headache too, he suggest that i might having migraine.
17 of 2012 around mid-morning when I began to have vision problems that included spots in my eyes and almost like a shadow fell over my left eye. I thought perhaps I was going to get a migraine since I had heard people describe them that way. The vision probs lasted about 45 minutes and when it went away a headache set in. It was what I would call a mild to moderate headache. Ever since I have a headache. Most days it is tolerable but always uncomfortable.
Has anybody here tried Effexor extended release for migraine prevention? I read on Dr Hain's website that they use Effexor as a first drug for migraine nowadays. Would be interesting to hear what people has to say about it; side effects, effects, how long you can be on it, the need to up the dosage, etc?
I have been diagnosed with pseudotumore cerebri. I am on zonegran and lasix. I think that the swelling in my optic nerve has gone down. I used to just have visual disturbances (auras) right before migraines. For the past 3 months I have had to wear sunglasses almost constantly because I am very photophobic even without a headache. And for 3 months I have had all kinds of visual disturbances. They are happening all the time even in the absence of a headache/migraine.
there usually is no cure except prevention. I used to take fiorcet and lortab and valium. but developed an addiction to them so now I take otc meds and sometimes tordol. A good thing to try is relaxation tech. or biofeedback. That has helped me.
Treatment is there for both the prevention as well as relief of an attack. A class of drugs called triptans relieves migraine pain. Hormone therapy may help some women whose migraines seem to be linked to their menstrual cycle. Stress management strategies, such as exercise, relaxation, and biofeedback may also reduce the occurrence and severity of migraine attacks.
You should consult a doctor for proper diagnosis.
I have notice something remarkable. I have not had a migraine in 2 weeks. I usually get 2-3 per week. I am trying trying to find a reason why, but have not found anything. Does anyone know why this would happen?
I'm 31 and female w/a 13 year history of Lupus. I was diagnosed w/CNS lupus 9 years ago. A year ago in june following abdominal surgery I got the worst headache I've ever had. I was hospitalized for 9 days. The only thing that helped the headaches a little was Decadron. The headaches continued for 7 months. In Jan of 2008 my lupus flared and I was gived IV"d solumedrol 6 grams. My headache went 100% away. I also started cytoxan chemotherapy.
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