Posted by SalArmy4me on February 8, 2001, at 16:11:24
In reply to Re: Will these headaches go away?, posted by Joy on February 8, 2001, at 14:01:37
My dad prescribes low-dose amitriptyline for chronic headaches, which is good because it also adds an antidepressant effect.
> Hi Abby: I also am a migraine sufferer with or without any medication. I am now on Prozac and sometimes I get the headaches [I'm only on it 5 weeks]. I take a Maxalt which takes my migraine away. My understanding from other people is that some people go through a headache phase on the SSRIs for 2 weeks thru 3 months for some; but it does go away. For others it does not. I feel if you find a med that works well and you can take something for headache relief, I would give it 3 months. I do sympathize, because there's not too many things worse than a severe headache. Withdrawing from these meds can cause horrendous headaches unless done every so slowly over many weeks, especially Paxil and Effexor. Take care.
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> > I am new on this drug (Effexor) and am experiencing terrible headaches. I am unable to take Prozac and all the rest of those type of drugs because they gave me such terrible headaches. Should I continue taking this drug with hopes headaches will subside? I have been taking it for only 10 days. Thanks!
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