Migraine Prevention

[Carmen]

Do any of you take anything to prevent migraines?

I was recently put on something to prevent them. It doesn't seem to be working. I think I'm going to call and get another appt or call and ask if I can try something different.

If you do, and it works for you, can you share what you take, any side effects, etc.

Thanks!

[lilbunnygirl]

I used to take a drug called Midrin, not to prevent them but because mine came on pretty slow, it would nip them in the bud, if I took it right away when I felt one coming. Of course they don't make it anymore. I have something called Fioricet now but it doesn't work as well. Thankfully, I don't get them very often anymore! Good luck, migraines are evil

[Jojo]

I don't suffer from migraines nor could I imagine suffering from them. I just hope you find something that works :support:

[markjacob]

The goal of migraine prevention are :
1. Reduce the frequency, severity and duration of your migraines.
2. Improve your ability to carry out your daily activities.
3. Improve your response to medicines you take as migraines occur.

[Heather]

Anyway, I never took anything to prevent mine either, but when I had one, I loved Axert. It typically worked within 20 minutes. I hope you're able to find something, migraines are horrible!

[Meshell]

I get my migraines mostly around the time of my period. They're pretty much hormonal but I do get them once in a while from stress or sleep deprivation. I take Midrin as well. I take one when I notice my headache starting to feel like it's taking a turn for the worse along with some caffeine. Then I can take one each hour if it's not feeling better. I can take up to 5 in a day. It's not often I have to take 5 or even 3. I also used to have Zomig that I would take if I maxed out on the Midrin. It was instantly dissolvable because my migraines would get so bad I would throw up.

[Ry&ChansMommy]

My neighbor gets them ALL THE TIME! She says it's from stress.