Migraine Preventative Medication

I use Paxil for daily use then take either Zomig or Amerge along with 4 advil when the headache is coming on. I have had no success with a chiropractor. This medicine combination seems to work for me.
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i take topomax and verapamil, among other medicines in the past. i've had very good success with this combo.

I take Inderal, which is actually a blood pressure medication, but works for migraines as well. I started out on the lowest dose possible and that worked well for about 4 years, had to stop taking it while I was pregnant due to the class of medication, and after I went back on it (after 2 years off) I had to double the dose. Seems to work really well though and doesn't have a lot of the side effects as medications specifically for migraines.

I second the chiropractor!! I used to have migraines once a week. I went to a friend who is a chiropractor for back problems and was telling him about my migraines. Once I started having adjustments my migraines went away. I haven't had one in about 20 years.

Good luck

Have you tried a chiropractor? It eliminates the need for scripts. My 7 yo DD has migraines and last time we saw a neurologist (2 months ago), he wanted to put her on a low dose of Prozac to prevent the migraines. I found that that is pretty common- but we said no- that is not something we want to do with our 7 yo. So, we tried taking her to the chiro. She has not had a headache since. She normally got small headaches 2-3 times a week and a big migraine 1-2 per month. Now, none! It is worth a try. Good luck!

I use maxalt for my migraines. I get auras so I know when I am getting a migraine. I take the maxalt, 2 rapid release tylenol and drink a caffienated drink. Although I still get a headache, I am able to function....Sometimes I get up to 4 a month then I will go several months without one. I have heard great things about the botox too! Keep us posted on what works for you! Good Luck

My friend gets Botox injections in her scalp for migraine prevention. She had many headaches each month... I'd say she lost 5 to 8 days each month to headaches and she'd tried everything.

Botox is not paid for by insurance, so she pays like $800 every 6 months. But for her it's worth it. If you lost 30 to 48 days of your life every 6 months, you might think about Botox injections too.

It's really worked for her.