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Posted by ben on June 16, 2002, at 7:32:31
I am taking 225 mg of Effexor XR in the morning and have mostly a constant headache during the day. Experiencing sometimes stitches in the head. How could I try to manage this problem ? I took the TCA trimipramine up to 50 mg at night without any big success ! Trazodone at night up to 100 mg makes no difference but sedation in the morning.
Posted by JohnX2 on June 16, 2002, at 8:31:28
In reply to How to treat headaches from Effexor ? -help !, posted by ben on June 16, 2002, at 7:32:31
> I am taking 225 mg of Effexor XR in the morning and have mostly a constant headache during the day. Experiencing sometimes stitches in the head. How could I try to manage this problem ? I took the TCA trimipramine up to 50 mg at night without any big success ! Trazodone at night up to 100 mg makes no difference but sedation in the morning.
I believe you described this headache somewhat as
a constriction band headache (like wearing a tight
swimming cap) in another post.I have suffered from this and found Klonopin,Serzone
and Topamax to be antidotes.I may try Topamax or Serzone augmentation.
The Serzone will help your sleep, but may leave
you a bit lethargic during the day (not anywhere
near as bad as Trazodone). Topamax tends to be
a bit more stimulating and may cause some brain fog.Topamax and Serzone are effective in treating SRI
(Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) induced constriction band headaches,
tension headaches, and bruxism (jaw tension/grinding).
These pains are common with SRIs.Buspar has been shown to be effective for above problems
too. But it takes a bit longer to work ( a number of weeks ).
There was a paper suggesting Buspar as an antidote, it
also recommended 5-ht2 antagonists. Serzone and
Remeron would fall into that category, Remeron did
nada for me though (Buspar bombed too).John
Posted by ben on June 16, 2002, at 13:33:32
In reply to Re: How to treat headaches from Effexor ? -help ! » ben, posted by JohnX2 on June 16, 2002, at 8:31:28
> > I am taking 225 mg of Effexor XR in the morning and have mostly a constant headache during the day. Experiencing sometimes stitches in the head. How could I try to manage this problem ? I took the TCA trimipramine up to 50 mg at night without any big success ! Trazodone at night up to 100 mg makes no difference but sedation in the morning.
>
> I believe you described this headache somewhat as
> a constriction band headache (like wearing a tight
> swimming cap) in another post.Yes !!!
> I have suffered from this and found Klonopin,Serzone
> and Topamax to be antidotes.Klonopin is very sedating at 0.5 mg for me thats a problem !
> I may try Topamax or Serzone augmentation.
> The Serzone will help your sleep, but may leave
> you a bit lethargic during the day (not anywhere
> near as bad as Trazodone). Topamax tends to be
> a bit more stimulating and may cause some brain fog.
>
> Topamax and Serzone are effective in treating SRI
> (Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) induced constriction band headaches,
> tension headaches, and bruxism (jaw tension/grinding).
> These pains are common with SRIs.
>
> Buspar has been shown to be effective for above problems
> too. But it takes a bit longer to work ( a number of weeks ).
> There was a paper suggesting Buspar as an antidote, it
> also recommended 5-ht2 antagonists. Serzone and
> Remeron would fall into that category, Remeron did
> nada for me though (Buspar bombed too).
>
> JohnRemeron is too sedating as well as Klonopin but Buspar could be an option ?! Isnt it very activating ?
What do you mean with bombed ???
Ben
Posted by JohnX2 on June 16, 2002, at 13:43:16
In reply to Re: How to treat headaches from Effexor ? -help !, posted by ben on June 16, 2002, at 13:33:32
>
> Remeron is too sedating as well as Klonopin but Buspar could be an option ?! Isnt it very activating ?
> What do you mean with bombed ???
> BenThe Topamax is the easiest quick fix and it is not
sedating for the most part.Buspar is really good in terms of side effects.
For most people its pretty neutral. I have seen
people report success with Buspar on this NG for
the head pain. Takes 2-4 weeks.
It did not work for me however (i.e. bombed)..
YMMV.Good Luck,
John
Posted by psycho-explorer on June 19, 2002, at 18:57:47
In reply to How to treat headaches from Effexor ? -help !, posted by ben on June 16, 2002, at 7:32:31
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