Effexor as migraine prophylactic?

[Ball123]

Has anybody here tried Effexor extended release for migraine prevention? I read on Dr Hain's website that they use Effexor as a first drug for migraine nowadays. Would be interesting to hear what people has to say about it; side effects, effects, how long you can be on it, the need to up the dosage, etc?

Best regards

[Ball123]

My doctor does not use Effexor in his practice, so it doesn't give me much to ask him unfortunately. I have the feeling that it is a quite new and rare treatment option.

[AKC_75]

Again, I seriously recommend you talk to your doctor...even side effects vary from person to person.

[Ball123]

Thanks for sharing.

Can you tell more about the side effects and withdrawal symptoms? What did you experience?

[AKC_75]

But remember each person is different and different drugs work for different people. It is really something to talk to your doctor about. Treating migraines is a marathon, not a sprint. It can take time to find what drugs work and what COMBOs of drugs that work. And even then if you are on them for a long period they can stop working as your tolerance builds up so, things have to be changed around. You really need to be under a doctor's supervision.

[4Maddie44]

I have been on Effexor for anxiety and depression, but during all the years I took it I still got migraines which I have had all my adult life.  I am 74 now.

I would not recommend Effexor for migraine prevention.  Also it is a terrible anti depressant to withdraw from, with awful withdrawal symptoms.

If there is a better pill to prevent migraines then take it, not Effexor.  My advice if you have not got depression and anxiety don't take Effexor.  It did not stop my migraines.

[Ball123]

What meds are you on now? Are they working?

[AKC_75]

I have never used it.