Migraine prevention medication question?!?

Hey guys. I have had migraines for 10 yrs. I have tried preventative--- topamax, depokate and inderal. My doctor put me on 20 mg of inderal, and it didn't do ANYTHING. My mom went on blood pressure medications and her headaches have virtually disappeared... I have changed doctors since..and have read online about it--most people take between 160-240 mg of inderal per day (at least 80 mg) for migraine prevention.





My NEW doctor had offered to put me on it but I said no (not realizing the difference in mg's was THAT big)...





I have also read that Elavil is good for migraines and sleep (and depression). I have trouble sleeping and of course, have ridiculous migraines. Plus, I have suffered from depression (but I they have diagnosed me with having bipolar, if i take a SSRI -bipolar IV - i believe).





I am wondering what peoples exp's are w/migraine prevention--specifically inderal and elavil. Trying to decide what to try first, if anything at all...

Migraine prevention medication question?!?
Hubby has tried nortriptyline which worked well at first but after a while even with the dosage increased it didn't work. He is now using Verapamil ER 120mg daily and this works well for him. Let your doctor work with you to find out what works best for you. You only mentioned a couple of drugs being tried for migraine preventions so you have tons more you can try if you want to.
Reply:I asked a question about migraines and someone suggested Relpax and increasing potassium. Ask your doctor about that and see if he thinks that would be right for you.
Reply:hi, well first..whats your blood pressure like?


then ,health -weight -any spinal injuries..been to a good! chiropractor? had neurological causes ruled out?


i,d be bloody depressed if i had regular migraines too, and ssri,s can cause them also!


ok i found a little daisy type plant it grows happily anywhere! it is called FEVER FEW. 4 leaves ripped up in a cup. add water ,hot! some sugar, maybe a squeeze of lemon..let it cool , and sip it. in about 20 to 30 mins if you rest quietly , you could be feeling better! yes i know it sounds too easy. and its basically free and a whole lot safer too. yes there are some people who get a reaction to this plant, (itchy mouth) i have been told..however i have never actually found anyone yet!


if you are female also get blood hormone levels checked if you can, and keep a diary of how and when you get sick.


heavy duty drugs should be a Last resort! never the first choice.
Reply:There's a new development in migraine therapy:


http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr...