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A member asked:
Amitriptyline safe and effective for preventing hemiplegic migraines? i get slight numbness and tingling left side and headaches. past 2yrs on and off
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It could.: Discuss this with your doc and see if it is a good choice for you. It can be used to decrease frequency and severity of headaches, and also helps with chronic pain in some people.
Answered 10/18/2015
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Comments: Truthfully, due to bad anticholinergic side effects, I no longer use amitryptyline in any of my patients. Would prefer OTC items, such as riboflavin, butterbur, CoQ-10 magnesium or feverfew. Most neurologists can help with this. If it must be prescription, choose Depakote or Topamax (topiramate). Botox, maybe?
Answered 10/18/2015
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