[Mountaindewed]

I get bad migraines about once a week. I'm going to ask my primary doctor for meds but I'm worried my pdoc will be an *** and say no because they interact with my geodon or some shyt.

I don't even know what the side effects of migraine meds are. My mom wants me to ask for them. Migraines run in the family and both my mom and my sister get them.

But maybe my pdoc just thinks I'm med seeking or something.

I also another got a voice message, text, and email yesterday bugging me about making an in person appointment. Dude its Christmas.

[Tart Cherry Jam]

I am on Geodon and the the following migraine meds without interactions:

Nurtec (every other day)
Imitrex + Promethazine+ Indomethacin (as needed which boils down to a couple of times a week)
Betahistine (daily)

Migraines and bipolar are often comprbid.

Migraines often run in the family.

[Discombobulated]

I can’t tell you about the med interaction unfortunately as it’s the only med I’m currently on but I have been on a prescribed a daily preventative beta blocker (propranolol) at 80mg it has made a huge difference to the number and severity of migraines I’ve had. It has had side effects however, which I’m living with, it lowered both my heart rate and bp which were low normal to begin with so I’ve had a couple of wobbly moments. The other thing is weird dreams unfortunately and my sleep isn’t great because of that.

I take a triptan if I get a migraine (imitrex) that usually works well for me. The only side effect I’ve had from that is a weird over sensitivity in my skin - like water touching me feels painful. There’s a word for it but I can’t remember! Anyhow it normally only last half a day to a day or so after taking imitrex.

[NovaBlaze]

This is an interesting thread. I suffer from bad headaches, some of which I class as migraines and some that I suspect are caused by musculoskeletal issues with my neck. I’ve suffered from migraines my whole life.

Interestingly, @Discombobulated, I’ve been on beta-blockers at various stages, for both high blood pressure and anxiety. They worked perfectly for me first time (Atenolol). I came off them as my blood pressure dipped very low after a couple of years on them, and then I never had any further issues. I went back on them in 2017 to help reduce anxiety and heart palpitations (propranolol this time), and they worked well. I can’t remember if they solved my headache issues though. However, I had to come off them as a week-long ECG trace found I have an asymptomatic second degree heart block type 1 (heart beats slow, especially overnight). I was prescribed them again recently, but only in a very low dose (10mg), in case they slow my heart too much. However, I hate taking meds, and I’m nervous with having the heart block. I wish I could take them safely.

I wish I could find something to stop the headaches though, as they are debilitating at times, so I appreciate your predicament @Mountaindewed.

[MuddyBoots]

If they ever mention Topamax, don't take it. They say it can be a "mood stabilizer" and is good for migraines, but if you have trouble eating it can literally kill you and nearly did to me.

As a side topic to avoid looking drug seeking, unless you've tried a prescription drug in the past, do NOT go in and ask for a specific medication unless it's like epinephrine or antibiotics and YOU KNOW IT'S A BACTERIAL AND NOT VIRAL infection. Just explain symptoms, what your current meds are doing to your knowledge (including side effects), and have a good idea ahead of time of what you need the most help with and side effects you won't put up with. Let them (think they) make the decision.

[Tart Cherry Jam]

Topamax also made me forget words. It is a very common side effect. Beware.