Ok, so ive been having migraines since I
was 13 and quite used to them now. After
numerous trips to the doctor I have been
prescribed pizotifen and have been taking
it for about 4 years.
After a while I got the feeling that I had
become used to the drug, and that it wasnt
working anymore, so I went back to my gp.
She increased the strength and dosage. I
would say I were an "early bird" if you
like, always out and about by crack of
dawn. After taking my tablets I wasnt
getting out of bed until 1pm which is very
late for me. So, once again went back to
the doctors and she took me off the
stronger tablets, and back to my normal
dose. So now im still in the same
position as before, and dont know what to
do. Pizotifen doesnt work!!!!! I dont
really want to go back to the doctors I
get the feeling she is looking down at me,
and getting sick of me! Is there anything
else I could take in place of pizotifen?
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mglan
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Posts: 20
Posted: 01-08-07 09:18am
There are a variety of medications that
may be used for migraine headaches.
Nsaids may help to relieve mild to
moderate migraines. Serotonin receptor
agonists (triptans) are the newest class
of medications used to treat moderate to
severe migraines. They help maintain
serotonin levels in the brain and so
specifically target one of the major
components in the migraine process.
Rarely, narcotic analgesics are used to
control a migraine attack.
There are also medications that may be
used for migraine prevention, which can
reduce the frequency, severity and length
of migraines. They include beta blockers
(propranolol, timolol), tricyclic
antidepressants (e.G. Amitriptyline,
nortriptyline ), and anticonvulsants
(divalproe, valproic acid, topiramate,
gabapentin).
