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My son was put on Pizotifen a few weeks ago for stomach migraines to see if it would help. He is on 1 tablet at night and so far so good, not had any since started. when on hol he did miss a few & had to take them in the morning which on the following night one was about to start but on taking the tablet along with a pain killer it seemed to work. Fingers crossed, he doesn't seem to be sleepy although he is sleeping better at night.

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  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    This sounds positive. My son -9 has just been prescribed them for the same thing, we think. I'm worried about side effects and am keen to hear haow you're getting on. Thanks
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    my son was given pizotifen for migraine of the stomach at the age of 8. He took 0.5mg every night for 4 years with no side effects, and it did its job. I have also taken pizotifen for more years than i care to remember for head migraine only 0.5mg daily if i increase to a higher dose i start to feel quite low in my mood but migraine has that effect too! I would not be without them.
  • Soulamber
    Soulamber

    Posted

    I think I am going to reduce the amount I take (currently on 3mg daily) as the weight is pilling on and I feel so sleepy on them.

    But each time I only take one tablet I wake up with a headache the next morning. But maybe I should try sticking with it for a bit longer.

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