Question 1

please describe a good medication for migraine prevention?

Accepted Answer

Some antidepressants: Certain antidepressants in low doses are acceptable for migraine prevention.  The tricyclics such as Elavil (amitriptyline) are a particular class that have been used for years.  They work better over a longer period of time and as such should be used primarily under a physician supervision.

Question 2

i suffer from chronic anxiety and take hydroxyzine 25mg for panic as needed. works well. i was prescribed pamelor 25mg each night for migraine prevention. it's helped my anxiety to a degree. is it safe to take hydroxyzine with this medication?

Accepted Answer

: There is no significant interaction between these 2 medications.

Question 3

is it dangerous to take stimulants (adhd medications) and beta-blockers (propranolol) together? if so, why? diff. med. for bp and migraine prevention?

Accepted Answer

Theoretically yes: Practically probably not.  This answer is based on the fact that if you are on a B Blkr and taking a symptathomimetic agent like a stimulant this could cause severe hypertension.  Based on studies of people on B Blkrs who took cocaine or were given epinephrine for allergic reactions and this turns out not to be unfounded and not the case.  If your BP is up see your Dr and review your medications.

Question 4

what are some migraine prevention meds?

Accepted Answer

None: Migraines are caused by imbalance in the autonomic (automatic) nervous system. The commonest cause is poor diet, especially sugar and even more so diet drinks that contain aspartame. Try cleaning up diet if this applies.

Question 5

can i use zonegran for migraine prevention?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Zonegran has a good side effect profile.  You should drink plenty of fluids to avoid risk of kidney stones.

Question 6

how well does the cefaly work for migraine prevention?

Accepted Answer

I don&#x27;t know: Frankly, never prescribed one yet to my patients, but have seen many times used devices on ebay. Here is the Cefaly  discussion group on Migraine.com:
&lt;a href=&quot;http://migraine.com/topic/cefaly-anti-migraine-device/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;http://migraine.com/topic/cefaly-anti-migraine-device/&lt;/a&gt;
It’s important to understand that what is helpful for one will not help another.
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Question 7

how much nortriptylene should i take for migraine prevention?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: He should know how old you are, how much you weight, what other medications you take, and what is the best treatment for your condition.

Question 8

i have tmj and frequent severe migraines. 2 or 3 a month. could this be serious? any otc migraine preventions?

Accepted Answer

See MD and DDS: Persistent TMJ pain and migraines should be evaluated by a qualified dentist and physician respectively. You should not rely on otc medications for prevention and relief. Seek professional advice first! there are some excellent health care professionals out there who can help. It's just a matter of finding them. Don't give up easily. Feel better.

Question 9

just wondering- how (medically speaking) does b2 aide with migraine prevention? searched and can't find the answer. thx!

Accepted Answer

Ehhhh, maybe...: Based on the research that's been done so far, taking a riboflavin supplement MAY help decrease the frequency and severity of headaches. In addition, it's safe and it doesn't cause any kind of toxicity. But efficacy data are based on relatively small numbers of subjects. It doesn't hurt to take it and it may help, but don't be overly disappointed if it doesn't. Help, that is.

Question 10

was prescribed propranolol for migraine prevention. what time of day would be best to take it? just says one a day. don't recall my dr saying.

Accepted Answer

Bed: Doesn't really matter, but Propranolol can cause drowsiness. Take it at bedtime.

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I suffer from chronic anxiety and take hydroxyzine 25mg for panic as needed. works well. i was prescribed pamelor 25mg each night for migraine prevention. it's helped my anxiety to a degree. is it safe to take hydroxyzine with this medication?

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Is it dangerous to take stimulants (adhd medications) and beta-blockers (propranolol) together? if so, why? diff. med. for bp and migraine prevention?

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What are some migraine prevention meds?

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Can i use zonegran for migraine prevention?

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How well does the cefaly work for migraine prevention?

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How much nortriptylene should i take for migraine prevention?

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I have tmj and frequent severe migraines. 2 or 3 a month. could this be serious? any otc migraine preventions?

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Just wondering- how (medically speaking) does b2 aide with migraine prevention? searched and can't find the answer. thx!

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Was prescribed propranolol for migraine prevention. what time of day would be best to take it? just says one a day. don't recall my dr saying.

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