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Does anyone take prescription meds to prevent migraines, or a rescue med for migraines?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Albuquerque, NM

Today I found out that the light sensitivity I am having which leads to muscle weakness and headache is migraine- related rather than seizure-related. They prescribed me a rescue med for migraines and magnesium supplements. I'm wondering if anyone else takes something like this and if it works for them.

June 18 (edited)
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I take Imitrex for migraines. I have been taking Topamax for years--for seizures. An increase in dose seemed to help with migraines.

June 20
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have chronic migraines. None of the meds have affected my seizures. Though it’s quite common for me to get migraines after a bad seizure.

June 20
MyEpilepsyTeam

It's great that you're getting answers about what's been causing those symptoms! Migraines are actually a known comorbidity of epilepsy, so you're definitely not alone in dealing with both.

Some MyEpilepsyTeam members have shared their experiences with migraines alongside epilepsy:

- One MyEpilepsyTeam member shared, "I get Show Full Answer

It's great that you're getting answers about what's been causing those symptoms! Migraines are actually a known comorbidity of epilepsy, so you're definitely not alone in dealing with both.

Some MyEpilepsyTeam members have shared their experiences with migraines alongside epilepsy:

- One MyEpilepsyTeam member shared, "I get constant migraines but get some relief from medication."
- Another MyEpilepsyTeam member noted having migraines after seizures, saying, "Have had a few after this past seizure."
- One member described a tough stretch: "I've had a migraine now for three weeks; two seizures last week. I go through this all the time, and it's hell."

So yes, others are navigating this too — and some do find relief with medication. Interestingly, some antiepileptic drugs like topiramate and valproate sodium are also used to help prevent migraines, so there can be some overlap in treatment. Magnesium supplements are also a commonly recommended option for migraine prevention.

As always, it's worth keeping your neurologist in the loop about how the new rescue medication and magnesium are working for you, especially given your epilepsy.

June 18

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