temp42 Been taking migraine meds for two days. Safe to stop?

[temp42]

Hi,

I'm not sure that this is the right forum for this question, but I think people here are knowledgeable and I've seen some of these drugs mentioned here.

 

Two days ago, my neurologist prescribed some meds for migraines. I've decided they're too much trouble, as I started having weird side effects - drowsiness, sleepiness (slept for almost 18 hours), tingling, cold hands and arms, numbness, hallucinations, etc. Do you think it's ok to stop? Here's what I've taken so far:

Day 1:

Morning - 50mg topiramate, 50mg propranolol

Evening - 50mg topiramate, 50mg propranolol, 50mg amitriptyline

 

Day 2:

Morning - 50mg topiramate, 50mg propranolol

Evening - 50mg topiramate, 50mg sertraline, 50mg amitriptyline

(propranolol changed to sertraline after numbness and diziness complaints)

 

Day 3 (today):

Morning - 50mg topiramate, 50mg sertraline

Evening - nothing

 

Thanks for any help.

[temp42]

Correction, amitriptyline was 10mg.

[mammaP]

Hi Temp, it will probably be better for you to post your question in the introductions forum,

that is where you are most likely to be seen. You will get lots of help and support here. Sorry

I can't offer any help myself, I haven't a clue but someone will be along who can help. 

 

Introductions http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/forum/3-introductions-and-updates/

[Jemima]

Temp42,

 

It would be best for you to contact your neurologist and discuss the problems you're having.  None of the staff on this forum are trained medical people and we can't offer advice about migraine medications.  We primarily offer information and support to people who want to taper off antidepressants.

 

I'm sorry we can't be of more help, but this situation is a medical matter.

[Rhiannon]

I ditto Jemima, except to say that the amitriptyline is an AD, and as far as there being any danger of withdrawal in quitting that after only two doses, I think you'll be fine. Can't speak to the other meds nor to migraines in general. Best of luck to you!

[wantrelief]

Hi Temp,

 

i can't believe your doctor prescribed all of these meds to you at the same time!  Sertraline is also an AD but it sounds like you've only had 2 doses of that one too so you should be able to just stop taking it (others please chime in if this is not a good idea).  I get a lot of migraines so I really feel for you, Temp.  In fact, you are wise to stay away from antidepressant medication because the one I am on now, Celexa, is causing a constant headache for me - and sometimes turns into more of a migraine type of headache.  I don't have any personal experience with Topiramate but have heard a lot of bad things about this medication - it makes people feel quite slow cognitively and I do believe some have trouble coming off of it, similar to ADs.  I think you are very lucky that you haven't felt well with these medications as your body is telling you to stay away from them.

[Altostrata]

Generally, it's safe to stop neuroactive drugs after a couple of doses.

 

All of them will eventually cause physiological dependency.

 

I would talk to your doctor AND make sure to minimize all medications. When you start multiple medications like this, you have no idea where side effects are coming from. More medications mean more interactions between medications.

 

Also, you need to find what works. If one drug will help your migraines, why take 3?

 

If this doctor's practice is to throw a bunch of medications all at once at patients, I would find a doctor with more conservative prescribing habits.