Advice please

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Hi everyone, 

Just using this forum as a sounding board/advice line really! 

I’ve suffered with daily persistent headaches, migraines & anxiety for around 2 years now. Have been taking 60-80mg propranolol daily for 18 months & have tried pregabalin & gabapentin for the headaches (they didn’t work)

Propranolol helps reduce the migraines & lowers my daily ache enough that I can function...mostly!

The reason for the post is the propranolol has been causing some nasty side effects for about 8 months now which is unusual as I thought my body would of adjusted to the drug by now...it’s mainly chest pain & tightness with shortness of breath, insomnia, trembling, forgetfulness, nausea (occasionally) low mood, irritability & weight gain..,

The neurologist has suggested topiramate to help with the recent side affects I have been having? In an ideal world I wouldn’t take any tablet at all but I’ve tried coming off propranolol & I just couldn’t manage? 

Is topiramate the way to go? Any one in a similar boat that can give me a miracle success story? Any advice much appreciated...thanks 

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    Hiya Jade.. just read this I hope u aren't experiencing any ill effects of ur medication I suffered really bad with Topiramate..and still am after around 5 months off it...tho there are some ppl who are ok on Topiramate......Sarah

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