Posted by Michelle C. (152.163.204.61) on August 18, 1999 at 14:44:17:
In Reply to: BOARD SURVEY: Drugs of Choice....HELP!(Patients and Medical Professionals please respond) posted by DocA(Barbs Husband) on August 18, 1999 at 01:51:53:
. . . Amerge (Naratriptan 2.5 mg) nightly before sleep and after 4 hours, if there is a breakthrough, I take Imitrex nasal spray (25mg?) and if after 6 hours, Imitrex Injections (6 mg.). HOWEVER, I haven't had a nighttime HA since taking Amerge (about 3 weeks now), but have had little breakthroughs within 5 or so hours before I'm due to take the next Amerge tablet. I am usually able to control these HAs with O2 (I sometimes take the Amerge a bit early as well).
I'm seeing a neuro (the above was prescribed by my GP) next week. I'm anxious to see what she says I need to do.
Thanks for your help in our fight against CHs!
Michelle