I have lots of migraine questions

[NathanF41]

1. Does anybody know the maximum you can use of Zomig in a month? I have used 3 sprays in the past 2 weeks. I'm already saying that if I get another migraine in the next 5 days that I'm not using another spray. What should I do??

2. I've read a few good things about Axert on here. Can people comment more on it please? I'm wondering if I shouldn't look into switching. Zomig never "aborts" my migraines...I think it just lessens the severity if I get it in soon enough. I'd like to hear about people who've switched to Axert and their experiences.

3. Can someone tell me about Fiorinal and the idea of rescue meds and how effective they are? Is this my only real alternative if I'm saying that I won't use another spray if I get sick in the next week?

4. Knowing that heat/humidity is my main trigger, does anyone know if it would be effective to treat migraines as an allergy? Could this prevent them?

5. I heard that Percocets are supposed to make migraines worse. Can anyone elaborate on this??

6. Does anybody know if Anxiety meds could be used as a good preventative?

Thanks everybody!

[coffeetime]

I don't know answers to all your questions, but I do know that anxiety meds can be great preventatives. I was on Prozac and Wellbrutin for 4 months and didn't experience migraines for an entire year. There's some great research showing that this is helpful as well.

My allergiest insists that migraines and allergies are not related. Not sure if he is right or not, though.

[Mz Migraine]

Originally Posted by NathanF41

1. Does anybody know the maximum you can use of Zomig in a month? I have used 3 sprays in the past 2 weeks. I'm already saying that if I get another migraine in the next 5 days that I'm not using another spray. What should I do??

2. I've read a few good things about Axert on here. Can people comment more on it please? I'm wondering if I shouldn't look into switching. Zomig never "aborts" my migraines...I think it just lessens the severity if I get it in soon enough. I'd like to hear about people who've switched to Axert and their experiences.

3. Can someone tell me about Fiorinal and the idea of rescue meds and how effective they are? Is this my only real alternative if I'm saying that I won't use another spray if I get sick in the next week?

4. Knowing that heat/humidity is my main trigger, does anyone know if it would be effective to treat migraines as an allergy? Could this prevent them?

5. I heard that Percocets are supposed to make migraines worse. Can anyone elaborate on this??

6. Does anybody know if Anxiety meds could be used as a good preventative?

Thanks everybody!

Well, that would depend on the milligrams of your Zomig nasal spray. Strongly suggest that you read the directions that came with the medication and/or discuss with your doctor.
I also use the Zomig nasal spray.
I was prescribed 5mg & I can use up to 2 sprays a day. No more than 2 per hour. So far, I have not needed to exceed that amount.
What I do is spray at the VERY FIRST SIGN of a migraine. Works in 3-5 minutes. If I wait too long, the spray takes approximately 30 minutes to take effect.

[NathanF41]

Thanks...that part I'm actually aware of...but I do know that there's supposed to be a maximum per month. It's not supposed to be good to just use triptan meds over and over even if it's just once every day (which is way more than two hours apart). I'm concerned about what is recommended and what to do. I take the 5mg also. The idea of 4 in two weeks sounds like it could be a lot to me...which would be the case if I use another one any time soon...so I'm a little worried.

[Mz Migraine]

so I'm a little worried.

Then you need to discuss your concerns with your doctor.