neurontin as preventative ??

Anyway I am now going to start another preventative (Ive already tried Depakote, was totally vomitting nauseous from that) then topamax.

Neuro wants to try the elavil-type drugs, i am scared cuz he says heart palpitations are a common side effect. Triptans also cause chest pain for me. I have had my heart checked, it is fine but i do have  heart murmur which is supposedly harmless. Plus i dont need fatigue with my schedule.

A friend is suggesting neurontin and I know i have seen people here on it. What are your experiences?. I am on an antidepressant (Effexor), i hear neuronton helps with anxiety so maybe I could eliminate the effexor if I am successful on neuronton. But does it really help with the migraines? Could I hear some of your experiences. I am not realy a depressed person, emotionally, I feel it is the headaches causing the depression. I started having migraines about 5-6 years ago (i am 48 and perimenopausal, with mom and sister suffering from migraines) . I take fiorocet for pain which my neuro is trying to get to me reduce (I am ) but it is hard, to help with rebound issue. But I have to function, I feel like they just dont get it sometimes. He suggests Advil for paint. If Advil handled my pain I wouldn;t need a neuro!!! duh, is it me??

Not in a good mood today. Thanks for your help.

Natali-

Neurontin is a good medication for those that have tried Topamax but could not continue due to the side effects.

Talk to your doctor of course, but I think its a good next step...

Sara

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Take care, Margie in Canada

Hi Natali,

I was on the maximum does of Neurontin the entire past year for nerve pain in arms and legs from Lyme Disease.  I found Neurontin to be very helpful for that type of pain.  Neurontin, however, has a new successor called Lyrica, which I am taking now.  Max dose is 300 mg per day.  Lyrica is a "cleaner" drug that is easier on the liver.  You might want to ask your doctor about Lyrica too.  I'm lucky because I've been able to take the Neurontin(3600 mg per day some months) and Lyrica and not have bad side effects.  Drowsiness has been the main one I've had.  I hope this helps.

Thanks, I have an appt with a new neuro on 3/21 and will talk to him

about the Neurontin. The past weeks have been tough, had a 4-day migaine

with my period, I just read your Closing message, I have to remember that

as lately I am getting really down, it is such a struggle living with headaches.

Best of luck to you and hope you get some relief.