Posted by Ritch on September 6, 2002, at 23:39:08
In reply to Anyone use Effexor XR for prevention of migraines?, posted by 123 on September 6, 2002, at 14:12:47
> My neurologist has prescribed Effexor XR for a daily medication for prevention of my migraines. She recommended starting with 37.5 milligrams once a day for two weeks, the increasing it to 75 milligrams every day after that. But I'm very worried after reading the numerous negative postings on the medication. I just went off Verapamil because of weight gain, but research shows that you don't gain weight on Effexor XR, but these postings say otherwise. Help!
Hi,
Check out this link: http://www.fpnotebook.com/NEU118.htm
You will find that topiramate(Topamax) is one of the top four meds for migraine prophylaxis effectiveness. It tends to cause weight loss and might be a good switch. Talk to your neuro.
Mitch
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