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What is the differences between topamax and
« on: Dec 13th, 2005, 6:57pm » |
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zonagram? ANd has anyone had any sucess with zonagram and if so, at what dose? What are the side effects if any....I have taken both but never got any relief from Zonagram...course I was not on a high dose. With topamax, i got some relief but had terrible side effects...Dont know what to do now but know I have to make some decisions.....Any input would help. smiles,nancyc
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Re: What is the differences between topamax and
« Reply #1 on: Dec 13th, 2005, 7:33pm » |
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Zonagran is a similar med but apparently does not have the same nasty side effects.
Dr. Sheftell has said that he has used it successfully with some of his patients.
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Re: What is the differences between topamax and
« Reply #2 on: Dec 13th, 2005, 10:11pm » |
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any ideas on the dosage he got sucess with? I was on 100mg and nothing...in fact the chs seemed to get worse....i do better on topamax but have terrible side effects...dont know what to do...smiles,nancyc
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Re: What is the differences between topamax and
« Reply #3 on: Dec 13th, 2005, 10:15pm » |
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i'm sure higher.
Renee used to use it with some success before things went heywire for her
Read these.......
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=zonegran+and+cluster+headache&ei=UT F-8&fr=FP-tab-web-t&fl=0&x=wrt
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Re: What is the differences between topamax and
« Reply #4 on: Dec 16th, 2005, 11:34pm » |
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EDouble, thanks for that link..i realize now that the zonegram was the culprit causing me to clinch my jaws so tight that it was triggering off another type of headache too...I am still having around six chs per day , mostly during the nite...several of them are only one hour apart...this is pure hell...i have not gone thru this since i was out of work on disability for three months..please send up some prayers..and for the angels that send arsenal, many hugs to you. nancyc
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Re: What is the differences between topamax and
« Reply #5 on: Dec 16th, 2005, 11:45pm » |
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I'm sure you have but I'll ask about melatonin.....
Have you tried it?
I can honestly say that it was the one thing that knocked out my night hits.
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Re: What is the differences between topamax and
« Reply #6 on: Dec 16th, 2005, 11:48pm » |
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No, i havent tried it...what dose should i use? I will get some in the morning...if i did not have the grandson tonite, i would go out tonite and do so. smiles,nancyc
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Re: What is the differences between topamax and
« Reply #7 on: Dec 16th, 2005, 11:55pm » |
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they tend to come in 3mg tablets.
I have had success with taking 9mg but I would start lower and guage how you feel.
Thomas was my melatonin guru.
He used regular and a time released prior to bed.
I only have experience with regular.
30-40 minutes before bed and I found relief pretty quickly. It was amazing.
It took some getting used to but within a week they were gone.
I also wound up with more energy to deal with the daytime hits
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Re: What is the differences between topamax and
« Reply #8 on: Dec 16th, 2005, 11:59pm » |
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Can i get these at a pharmacy like CVS? I really appreciate your help with this...I started to try this years ago but for some reason i didnt ...again thanks! THe pain from the chs this time are so severe it feels like a blood vessel is getting ready to burst in my temple...it is very frightening. smiles,nancyc
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Re: What is the differences between topamax and
« Reply #9 on: Dec 17th, 2005, 12:01am » |
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EDouble, i just read on a site that if you take Prozac, you should not take melatonin...because Prozac acts like melatonin....have you heard this? smiles,nancyc
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Re: What is the differences between topamax and
« Reply #10 on: Dec 17th, 2005, 12:04am » |
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Yuppers!
Any pharmacy.
CVS would have them.
i presume you recieved some carepackages 
How is your arsenal.
Don't hesitate if needed
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Re: What is the differences between topamax and
« Reply #11 on: Dec 17th, 2005, 12:07am » |
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I am good rite now thanks to some angels  ...God bless you all! But these things have got to slow down or CVS couldnt keep enough in stock for me LOL...I just wish I knew what made them go crazy like this...I have not had a cycle like this in 3 years. The beast has gone wild this time. smiles,nancyc
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Re: What is the differences between topamax and
« Reply #12 on: Dec 17th, 2005, 12:09am » |
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try your best to take it easy on the trex.
Get the melatonin tomorrow.
you know the tricks.
Ice
Steam
Coffee
Things will be ok
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Re: What is the differences between topamax and
« Reply #13 on: Dec 17th, 2005, 12:16am » |
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So, should i try the melatonin even though i am on Prozac 10mg? I think I am going to try O2 again...Wish I knew where to buy an O2 tank so I could get a regulator from Mr. Happy...they say his are the greatest...i need to get off some meds, that is for sure. smiles,nancyc
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Re: What is the differences between topamax and
« Reply #14 on: Dec 17th, 2005, 12:20am » |
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Ask your pharmacist about that.
I hear ya with meds.....too many.
I'm currently detoxing. So sick of all the chemicals
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Re: What is the differences between topamax and
« Reply #15 on: Dec 17th, 2005, 12:59am » |
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I have been hearing that zomig nasal spray is really good ....think i am going to try to beg my neuro for some...then my dear insurance company may give me 3 a month LOL...smiles,nancyc
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