Advice please?
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I suffer from migraines quite badly and have tried various tablets to try and control them. I have recently come off of Topiramate as it was making me have severe mood swings. The neurologist has given me Gabapentin to try however, this is my second week taking them and just this week I’ve had 3 migraines. Does it take a while to get used to Gabapentin? Unsure as to whether I should stop taking them as I had gone a few months without having a migraine while on my previous tablets. Help please!
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StevenRose abi64004
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Did you suddenly stop taking the Topiramate or gradual reduction. You see even though that drug was giving you bad side effects, it was also giving you relief too and if you suddenly stopped it, it would cause you severe migraines. In taking any drug you have to decide what relief it gives you against the side effects. You decided that the side effects were worse, so now you are trying Gabapentin. The chances are that it isnt helping much as its been a couple of weeks. The next level in Pregabalin, which might help. You can also suggest to your Dr that you try Botox, its a recognised treatment for migrains on the NHS. I have these with no side effects and they have been wonderful for me.
Good luck Abi, ask me any question you like, let us know how you get on.
Best wishes
jenny59618 abi64004
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Hi abi have u had any luck with the Gabapentin,I started last night and feel really spaced out and dizzy,hate these side effects,ohhh and really bad migraine today too 😢 hope u have had some luck xx