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(Message started by: nancyc on Dec 13^th, 2005, 6:57pm)

Title: What is the differences between topamax and
Post by nancyc on Dec 13^th, 2005, 6:57pm

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

Title: Re: What is the differences between topamax and
Post by E-Double on Dec 13^th, 2005, 7:33pm

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.

E

Title: Re: What is the differences between topamax and
Post by nancyc on Dec 13^th, 2005, 10:11pm

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

Title: Re: What is the differences between topamax and
Post by E-Double on Dec 13^th, 2005, 10:15pm

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=UTF-8&fr=FP-tab-web-t&fl=0&x=wrt

Title: Re: What is the differences between topamax and
Post by nancyc on Dec 16^th, 2005, 11:34pm

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

Title: Re: What is the differences between topamax and
Post by E-Double on Dec 16^th, 2005, 11:45pm

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.

Title: Re: What is the differences between topamax and
Post by nancyc on Dec 16^th, 2005, 11:48pm

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

Title: Re: What is the differences between topamax and
Post by E-Double on Dec 16^th, 2005, 11:55pm

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

Title: Re: What is the differences between topamax and
Post by nancyc on Dec 16^th, 2005, 11:59pm

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

Title: Re: What is the differences between topamax and
Post by nancyc on Dec 17^th, 2005, 12:01am

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

Title: Re: What is the differences between topamax and
Post by E-Double on Dec 17^th, 2005, 12:04am

Yuppers!
Any pharmacy.
CVS would have them.

i presume you recieved some carepackages ;)
How is your arsenal.
Don't hesitate if needed

Title: Re: What is the differences between topamax and
Post by nancyc on Dec 17^th, 2005, 12:07am

I am good rite now thanks to some angels ;;D...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

Title: Re: What is the differences between topamax and
Post by E-Double on Dec 17^th, 2005, 12:09am

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

Title: Re: What is the differences between topamax and
Post by nancyc on Dec 17^th, 2005, 12:16am

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

Title: Re: What is the differences between topamax and
Post by E-Double on Dec 17^th, 2005, 12:20am

Ask your pharmacist about that.

I hear ya with meds.....too many.

I'm currently detoxing. So sick of all the chemicals

Title: Re: What is the differences between topamax and
Post by nancyc on Dec 17^th, 2005, 12:59am

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