Charlotte1 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I have been told by my pharmacist and primary doctor that I am taking too many migraine abortives ( (12- 14/ Maxalt/mth) and must start a prophylactic. Beta blockers are not possible b/c I have low blood pressure and am bradycardic at night.Lyrica and Cymbalta are 2 meds that have been suggested but b/c I often react to drugs so strongly (don't we all on this forum?), I'd first like to hear some testimonials. Can anyone tell me about their success/failures with prophylactic migraine medicine, especially if the migraine/headaches are related to POTS.I need help. Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMG Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 I can't take the BB's either. I tried gabapentin but didn't feel right so stopped and tried Pamelor as preventative but it made me feel more dizzy. I am going to a neurologist who supposedly specializes in headaches and she says there are more meds to try. Not sure what, but will keep trying. Preventing them makes sense to me, since nothing stops them once they arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte1 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 LMG- Usually,but not always, Maxalt works within 90 min.in my case for relieving migraine pain. It's a dissolvable wafer that is placed on the tongue. It's handy b/c it can be used even if water is not nearby. You might have success with that (since you said nothing stops your migraines once they come on).Unfortunately, I use too many Maxalts b/c my migraines are so frequent. That's why I'm searching for a preventative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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