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New Drug, off old
by Beth56, Aug 23, 2008 04:48PM
I was taking 75 mg of Elavil for migraines and stopped taking it but had to go back on 25 mg because of the horrendous withdrawal symptoms. I have been on Elavil for 25 years, first for depression and then stayed on for migraines. I am on Zonegran 100 mg, 2 at bedtime. Ever since I stopped decreased my Elavil I have had severe facial pain, mostly above my lips. At first I thought it was a sinus infection but after being on an antibiotic for four days with no relief, I believe it is related to either withdrawal symptoms or the new medication. Aspirin and sinus medication don't affect the facial pain.
At one time I was allergic to Sulfa (rash) and I noticed that my drug store allowed the release of the new med Zonegran even though it stated something about Sulfa reaction. Could the facial pain be related to Sulfa? I was actually off the Zonegran for 9 days and the facial pain didn't subside.
I really don't know who to turn to. The new neurologist - I am leary of continuing with him because he didn't think I should have had any withdrawal symptoms from Elavil. He was SO WRONG on that!
I couldn't be an abcess (abscess) tooth because I have a full upper denture...the aching begins in my upper lip and spreads to my cheek area.
At one time I was allergic to Sulfa (rash) and I noticed that my drug store allowed the release of the new med Zonegran even though it stated something about Sulfa reaction. Could the facial pain be related to Sulfa? I was actually off the Zonegran for 9 days and the facial pain didn't subside.
I really don't know who to turn to. The new neurologist - I am leary of continuing with him because he didn't think I should have had any withdrawal symptoms from Elavil. He was SO WRONG on that!
I couldn't be an abcess (abscess) tooth because I have a full upper denture...the aching begins in my upper lip and spreads to my cheek area.
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