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Originally Posted by clash
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I then went to my neurologist.* She said to take the Bayer Migraine initially and if it's too late to stop the pain give myself a sumatriptan injection or zolmitriptan nasal spray (I'm using samples right now).* I would still use the Compazine suppositories because, I don't know about you, but the vomiting is terrible.
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Note:* I know some people take Topamax, but I'd rather not go that route.* I have bipolar disorder and epilepsy and take 3 moodstabilizers, 2 of which are AEDs.* I'm happy with both AEDs and they don't have side effects.* I'm not sure Topamax would work as well for these 2 problems and have as few side effects.
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I have had migraines since age 3 and I have been using triptans since 2006 and I disagree with your neurologist's advice to take the Bayer Migraine initially and then wait and only then inject/inhale Imitrex. It would be too late by then. The key to using triptans effectively lies in learning to identify the onset of the attack as early as possible, erring on the side of caution as need be, and then inject or inhale Imitrex.
Topamax route trial for me for a month, lowest dose: no orgasms, no sex drive, no appetite though no weight loss, eating and even drinking tea became WORK (no enjoyment), constant dizziness, constant feeling of overall unwell and malaise.
To sum up: thanks, but no thanks.
Depakote: prevents well, but horrible weight gain and horrible hand tremor.
Again, thanks but no thanks.
Amitriptyline prevents to some extent, not 100% but still, and causes no noticeable side effects, but I am reading up on possible long term side effects/toxicity.