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Re: Migraine meds/no depression effects SOS

Posted by maryhelen on April 29, 2003, at 23:26:44

In reply to Migraine meds/no depression effects SOS, posted by Anna P. on April 29, 2003, at 10:52:54

Anna:

I have been a migraine sufferer since I was 13 years old. For me the miracle drug, of course much later in life, was Imitrex. Any sort of narcotic drug I tried always had a rebound effect of a less serious headache.

I ended up taking Imitrex by injection. The nausea and throwing up prevented me from keeping a pill down. There is also a nasal spray but the injection worked best for me. Imitrex is very expensive but I have a drug plan that covered it.

I do not believe it causes depression. In fact when I was hospitalized 2 years ago the pharmacy was worried that I would have serotonin overload along with my meds at the time but they gave it to me anyway. The strange thing is when I needed the Imitrex I found that it lifted my depression somewhat and I felt better for some time after.

The amazing results of Imitrex were so dramatic for me I used to thank God every time I needed it for this wonderful gift.

This is just my experience and I know what works for one doesn't necessarily work for another.

Just as a side note, I have been taking Parnate for over a year now and my migraines have all but disappeared.

Good luck on whatever your choose. I know how devastating migraines can be.

maryhelen


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