Question about migrane medication - Headaches & Migraines Message Board

ChuckJR · 08-20-2003, 08:00 AM

Hello,
I was diagnosed with migranes last week, and also started taking topamax 25mg tabs (1 a day for the first week) and naproxen 500mg tabs (for whenever I get headaches). The neurologist said i have to drink a lot of fluids while taking these medications. I play soccer, and I was told to drink even more fluids while playing soccer. Recently, I have been getting the taste of copper or blood in my mouth while playing soccer. Is this good or bad? Why might this be happening? Am I not drinking enough fluids? Is there something else I should be doing? Please help. Thanks!

Mz Migraine · 08-20-2003, 08:52 AM

Call your doctor to find out if this is a side effect of one or both of the meds you're taking.
Better yet, you can check yourself by reading the info that came w/your meds or use Google to check on the web.

doll_facekt89 · 06-30-2005, 05:43 AM

I am sorry abot this message I just dont know how to delete it!

doll_facekt89 · 06-30-2005, 05:44 AM

Hi! I am new to this web site and I am 15. I was diagnosed with migrains about 3 months ago and have been getting them for the past year. I get them in a ring around my head (forhead to behind ears to back of head) They get so bad they make my neck and back hurt so bad I cannot sit up and cry cause of the pain. I take Naproxen (250 mg) and took Vicadine (500 mg) but no longer take it bacause of school(made me loopy) and no longer worked and made me really itchy. But about my Naproxen I have heard some rumors like it can give you cancer and other long term side affects

.Is this true? My doctor told me "Take 1 tablet every 8-12 hrs as neede for headaches" but I take 3 every few hrs If i need it. But My migrains never completly go away even when I took the Vicadine. Why won't anything work?
I also go to a behavior counsler and they said my migrains could be stress related and I have been takin classes to relax and am better but still get them. And they worsen in the sun! But if you can help me and answer my questions that would help. Thank you!
Sincerely, Katie

Mz Migraine · 06-30-2005, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by doll_facekt89

Hi! I am new to this web site and I am 15. I was diagnosed with migrains about 3 months ago and have been getting them for the past year. I get them in a ring around my head (forhead to behind ears to back of head) They get so bad they make my neck and back hurt so bad I cannot sit up and cry cause of the pain. I take Naproxen (250 mg) and took Vicadine (500 mg) but no longer take it bacause of school(made me loopy) and no longer worked and made me really itchy. But about my Naproxen I have heard some rumors like it can give you cancer and other long term side affects

.Is this true? My doctor told me "Take 1 tablet every 8-12 hrs as neede for headaches" but I take 3 every few hrs If i need it. But My migrains never completly go away even when I took the Vicadine. Why won't anything work?
I also go to a behavior counsler and they said my migrains could be stress related and I have been takin classes to relax and am better but still get them. And they worsen in the sun! But if you can help me and answer my questions that would help. Thank you!
Sincerely, Katie

Katie, any concerns you have about the medications you are taking you need to discuss with your doctor with your parent(s) present.
I am quite sure if there were any dangers, he/she would have discussed with you & your parent(s).

Since you have access to a computer you can do your own research on the side effects of Naproxen by doing a Google search.

Good luck