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Which Tablet Cures Migraines?
Hi, I m a 23 years old male suffering from migraines, I ve found no food which triggers the migraine but sunlight does, it isnt possible to completely avoid the sunlight even with sunglasses. My neurologist prescribed 10mg flunarizine and naxdom 500 as SOS, the flunarizine tabs were causing nightmares every night so I consulted another doctor who prescribed tab practin which isn t helping me at all. Is there any other tablet I can try?
Wed, 4 Feb 2015
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nortriptyline, propranolol or gabapentin are other alternatives
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I have gone through your query I think I have a better answer to help you out
you are right, prolonged use of flunarizine produces drowsiness, nightmare, hopelessness and sadness leading to depression.
prophylactic treatment is only indicated if you are having more than 3 attacksper month
so it is the time to change to other alternatives like propranolol,nortriptyline, amitriptyline,sodium valproate or gabapentin
please visit your for other alternative available medicines which suits you better.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
wish you good health
Dr BR Hudda
nortriptyline, propranolol or gabapentin are other alternatives
Detailed answer
I have gone through your query I think I have a better answer to help you out
you are right, prolonged use of flunarizine produces drowsiness, nightmare, hopelessness and sadness leading to depression.
prophylactic treatment is only indicated if you are having more than 3 attacksper month
so it is the time to change to other alternatives like propranolol,nortriptyline, amitriptyline,sodium valproate or gabapentin
please visit your for other alternative available medicines which suits you better.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
wish you good health
Dr BR Hudda
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