Posted by sundancer on October 23, 2004, at 18:11:57
In reply to Re: Effexor and Migraines - Starlight, posted by Starlight on October 22, 2004, at 11:00:22
> Did you do any online research regarding migraines and Effexor. That just seems so strange to me. But then, in looking back, as I was ramping up on the Effexor, I did have some strange side effects. Mainly that I had a hard time sleeping and did feel some nausea, but that passed pretty quickly. Any anti-convulsant in the mix?
> starlight
I do NO research online - I found this site only a few days ago and has been a huge help! Well, I have used the following site for info but it is only superficilal information for someone like me: http://www.upstate.edu/neurology/haas/hpmirx.htm#tranquilizers
Yes - I was on Topamax for about four months and it did not help much (it's considered an anti-convulsant right?). Later I found out I was on too small of a dose, but I was still left with a seriously metallic tast in my mouth. I had some very serious hallucianting dreams on Topamax too - in the interim between sleep and the awake state I saw terrifying tings and I knew they were hallucinations! It freaked me out. With time it subsided but the nurse did not increase my dose. Probably should have as I could have gotten more relief back then.
Now things work pretty good - no alchohol and 40 mg Inderal eveery other day as my heartrate can drop too much. No migraines in 5 days now....thanks for all the feedback this really really helps me and I don't feel so alone with my condition and I know that others who struggle like me. Finding the right meds is can be so
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