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Title: migraine medicines and raynauds syndrome?? it is ok to take? i have been.. help
Post by: valene2009 on February 21, 2011, 02:45:42 PM
i have been taking zomig for my migraines and it helps so much..now my copay is going up so i am going to try Mexalt/mlt... both drugs say not to take if you have raynauds.. niether my doctor or rheumy have told me not to take.. does anyone else with raynauds take migraine meds??  My raynauds doesnt flare  up much except if it is super super cold and i dont hvae gloves on.. let me know thanks!!!
Title: Re: migraine medicines and raynauds syndrome?? it is ok to take? i have been.. help
Post by: Shani on February 21, 2011, 03:26:55 PM
Yes, I have Raynauds and chronical migraines.
I'm in treatment by a Neurologist for it.
She prescribed me Depakote and I've been on it for more than 4 months now.
It has done miracles, haven't gotten a migraine in ages.

Definitely worth considering or asking about it+It doesn't affect my Raynauds at all.
Depakote is an anti-seizure med.
Title: Re: migraine medicines and raynauds syndrome?? it is ok to take? i have been.. help
Post by: valene2009 on February 21, 2011, 03:29:19 PM
i tried topamax and hated it.. it made my mouth dry and head feel weird.. i only get 3-4 migraines a month so i rather not be on a daily pill.. i was just curious if it was safe to take zomig occassionally with raynauds... whenever i have taken it i have never noticed a flare with raynauds
Title: Re: migraine medicines and raynauds syndrome?? it is ok to take? i have been.. help
Post by: Joe S. on February 21, 2011, 03:30:57 PM
Val, see my other post relating to this and meditation.
Title: Re: migraine medicines and raynauds syndrome?? it is ok to take? i have been.. help
Post by: kim31072 on February 22, 2011, 04:17:40 AM
I also have Raynauds/migraines and am neuro treated.

I have taken topomax(hated it-off now)and have used treximet(no generic),imitrex(generic available) and maxalt(no generic).

I have never had an issue either.

Title: Re: migraine medicines and raynauds syndrome?? it is ok to take? i have been.. help
Post by: valene2009 on February 22, 2011, 06:29:45 AM
hey Kim,,
I spoke to my sister and she worked for doctors for years ( she is a therapist). anyway, she said they have to put those warnings on drugs even if it only harmed 1 person...  she reminded me of women who drink alcohol while taking birth control--that is a major no -no.. but most women do it anyway and are fine..

i have been taking it for a few years--never had any problems...thanks for responding. i appreciate it...:))