Posted by hothead on July 12, 2001, at 10:27:37
In reply to Re: Migraines Effexor XR » hothead, posted by medlib on June 29, 2001, at 20:04:03
> Hothead--
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> A variety of different types of drugs are prescribed for migraine prophylaxis and/or treatment. Can we assume that you've tried them all? Basic old ergotamine tartrate works well for me, but there are AEDs such as Depakote, antihypertensives such as beta blockers or calcium channel blockers, as well as the triptan family (Maxalt) you're taking.
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> The URL below is to a study published in the journal "Headache" last summer on the use of EffexorXR for migraines:
> http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10940096&dopt=Abstract
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> If EffexorXR is not available on your medical plan, your doc can petition the plan to have it included (although your plan may not approve it for "off-label" use). If you have no health insurance, you may qualify for free meds from the manufacturer. Your doc must request the form from the company, complete it (you must sign) and return it. This process can get "hung up" at any point and may take up to 3 months. More info is available at:
> http://www.needymeds.com
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> Well wishes from a fellow migraine sufferer---medlib
Thanks for the info! Yes I've tried several other preventatives. I would have to check my records for the prescription names. One was actually used for high blood pressure. I have low blood pressure, so this didn't work for me, I got even sicker. I was on amitriptaline for a while. At first it seemed to work, then the headaches came back even worse. Also, I had such an appetite on that drug and of course I hated that side effect. My dr. said there is another thing we can try. Something used for epileptic seizures??? She said that would be the last resort. Have you had any experience with this? What are the side effects of this drug?
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