Headache medicine?

Question

I recently started taking Amitriptyline for migraines, when looking at the information that the pharmacy gave me I noticed it said, weight gain was a side effect. I know this is also prescribed for anxiety and depression, my migraines are caused by stress/anxiety, and that there are other anti-depressants that cause weight gain as well. The problem is, I recently got off of the Depo shot and gained about 15 pounds in the 6 months I was on it. So now I am trying very hard to lose that weight, and don't want to hinder that by taking something that cause me to gain More weight. Has anyone else ever taken this, and suffered weight gain? Or does anyone know of another medicine that has worked for them for stressed induced migraines?

I have already tried Topamax for my headaches, and that didn't help.

Thanks!

Answer 1

I am a paramedic and have dealt with these headaches for 20+ years. I tried topamax, worked great but caused kidney stone. I have been on 60mg Inderal, works great with no side effects yet, is a daily pill that prevents migraine. For a stubborn migraine I take 40mg Relpax, works wonders 100% of the time.

Good luck.

Answer 2

I take fioricet or fiorinal. This medication you can take two tablets at the onset and one every 4-6 hrs. after that. You might also have your doctor prescribe phenergan for nausea. It comes in pill and suppository form.

Answer 3

Instead of using medicine to cure headaches, try banana's, seriously even if it is a migraine.  It sends some kind of stimulant to your brain and cures your headache.

hope this helps =]