Just a quick question please.
I am a chronic 15 year migraine sufferer and have tried everything their is to try but no luck. The only thing that gives me relief is Zolmitriptan a nasal Sprays which I take about 10 a month.
Recently I have been going through the menopause and suffer terribly with Anxiety. I have been prescribed Anti-depressants twice the latest being Fluoxetine and on both occasions I have had the worst migraines ever and the triptans don’t even touch the sides. I have been in so much pain, can’t sleep, can’t eat and my face feels funny. My doctor said that this is not possible and that they don’t cause any reactions but I disagree. Can anyone clarify if this is a thing? If so, any suggestions on what I can do as an alternative?
I’m not a doctor but didn’t think you could take anti depressants and triptans together as this can cause seratonin syndrome , please check interactions on your meds. Hope you feel better soon
Hi
Thank you for reply.
That’s exactly what I thought and read but two different doctors at my surgery said it’s absolutely fine!
Think I need to go and speak to them again!!
Yes I would , you can check interactions online as well ....
Speak to a pharmacist - they're much better informed regarding drug interactions than doctors.