Q. My migraine medicine is causing side effects. What are my options?
Hello doctor,
I am suffering from a migraine for the past five years. I took Sibelium for four years, but it caused me to put on so much weight. So, I stopped taking it. Now, I have a migraine again. What should I do?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns.
- A chronic migraine needs prophylactic treatment for decreasing the frequency of the migraine attacks and remission.
- For management of a migraine, I suggest the following:
- Avoid fasting, skipping or delaying your meals.
- Avoid excessive chocolates or coffee.
- Take proper sleep and timely diet
- Start on a prophylactic treatment.
- The options available are Flunarizine, Amitryptiline, Topiramate, and di-valproate. You need to discuss with your treating neurologist about all these options, associated risks, and side effects.
- The response to treatment will take about a month's time with these medications. For instant pain control, pain killers may be taken.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further queries.
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