Posted by cmcdougall on April 29, 2003, at 13:43:31
In reply to Re: Migraine meds/no depression effects SOS » Anna P., posted by Ritch on April 29, 2003, at 12:51:26
Hi,
I have suffered w/ migraine headaches 7 or 8 times a month for years. I have tried all the triptans for acute relief - they actually make my headaches worse before they get better. I have even taken the cortisone injections in the back of the head - that works but it doesn't last more than a week or so.
For the past 3 months I have taken 200mg of Zonegran every night for prevention. It WORKS! The frequency of headaches slowly decreased until I haven't had even a hint of one in 2 months.
I have taken lots of different SSRIs for depression over the years and none ever helped prevent my headaches. I tried Neurontin, but it made me feel stupid and in my job I need all my cognitive abilities. I have had no cognitive loss w/ Zonegran. It has truly changed my life.
Good luck,
Carly
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