Jacquie802 Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Hi,I was diagnosed a few days ago with Migraines. Just wondering if anyone has/had any good or bad experiences with Axert and amitriptyline. The amitriptyline is supposed to be a preventative, and I'm going to be on 20 mg of it daily. Also, I am on Zoloft, so if anyone else is on an SSRI with Axert and or amitriptyline id also like to hear from you!!thanks,Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw4790 Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Hi!I am on Zoloft and have taken Relpax (triptan for migraine like Axert). I also have samples of Axert when that runs out, but fortunatly I haven't had to take it yet. My experience with Relpax was relatively good. No side effects to speak of, and most of the times it worked for the migraine. I think once I took a second one as prescribed, because it was still there. I think then that it worked.Also, I should add that currently I am on Atenolol (beta blocker) as a preventative.I hope it works well for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Burschman Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Jacquie,Your doctor knew about the Zoloft, right? The reason I'm asking is that I know they worry about serotonin syndrome if you're taking an SSRI and a triptan. I was taking both at the same time and had no problems, but I just wanted to mention it to be sure.I found that getting off birth control and taking magnesium has nearly eliminated my migraines. When I do get them, I actually found that Midrin works better for me than the triptans (which is nice because it's a lot cheaper), but that's just me.Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningshoe Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 HiI take 50mg a day of the amitripyline for bladder pain. My dr also thinks it helps calm down the sympathetic nervous system. I take it at night and it helps me sleep. It can cause constipation and dry mouth. The dry mouth is not too bad but the GI stuff is tricky depending on how your GI tract responds to pots. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldicedance Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I take Zoloft and Lyrica to prevent me from getting migraines. I am on a high dose (250 mg) of Zoloft. The Mayo Rochester's expert says that you need a very high dose of Zoloft for it to be helpful not only in preventing migraines but helping POTS. I guess the jury is not quite out about whether migraines are "officially" part of POTS.I have been on the high dose of Zoloft for about 7 years. I switched to Lyrica (150 mg x day) from 3600 mg of Neurontin .Thank heavens, my migraines are down to maybe one or two migraines.For me, Maxalt works the best in nipping a migraine in the bud. All the neurologists (headache specialists) I have seen are adamant that I start the migraine med as soon as I think I have a migraine.Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted December 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Hi Thanks for all your replies! I did mention to my headache specialist the Zoloft and he didn't seem too concerned about it, perhaps because I am only on 75mg?? I did read something about seratonin syndrome though if you are taking the two medications...?! Glad to read that no one has had any major problems!thanks,Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Burschman Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Jacquie,I'm sure it's fine then. I'm pretty sure it's a much higher risk when you're taking big doses of SSRIs.Hope I didn't make you nervous. I was just trying to look out for ya!Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Amitriptyline (elavil) made me pretty tachy (I had to stop it) so just watch for that. It made my mouth very dry, but I already had problems with that, but I sure did sleep well! Good luck...morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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