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Posted by Sue555 on June 18, 2003, at 11:25:33
I have been on effexor XR for 6 months for prophalactic use for migraines. The first month on this drug, I went 29 days without a migraine, which is the most I've ever gone since being treated with various things for over 2 yrs. I am currently on 150 mgs. My track record has not been that good again, but when I do have a migraine, I do not get the depression and overall "washed out" feeling like before. It's now just a bad headache. I may need to increase my dose to improve my results. Side effects are mostly of the annoying nature: constipation, occasional night sweats, involuntary muscle twitches, occasional morning dizziness and somnolence. It has taken me 6 mo. to figure out when is best for me to take the medication, as I surprisingly have experienced both insomnia and somnolence on this medication. For me 8pm seems to be a good time, as I get the sleepiest a couple of hours after taking the med. I still get somewhat sleepy in the mornings, but have figured out that I can take about 100 mgs of caffeine and offset the sleepiness. Overall, I feel really great on effexor and have lots of energy. I hope this information helps someone.
Posted by Snoozy on June 18, 2003, at 12:41:25
In reply to Effexor XR and migraines, posted by Sue555 on June 18, 2003, at 11:25:33
Can I ask what other prophylactic drugs you've tried for migraine? Beta blockers, Depakote, etc. I have not had much success with any of them. And do you use triptans to treat the migraine when you do get one?
Always nice to hear when someone has found something that works for them! Thanks.
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