Eyes still won't dialate

[dj543]

I contacted my Dr. today with my "eyes won't dialate" and not really feeling like myself issue. He does not think it has anything to do with the Sansert that I am taking. He believes that is is from the Nortriptyline that he presribed for me last week. He is going to change the Nortriptyline to something else. I am still VERY leary of the Sancert medication. My pharmacy questions its use. Does anyone have information supporting its use? and/or Any information why it shouldn't be used? The only positive thing that I can say, is that I haven't had a headache since I started the Sancet. I just don't know about the side effects. I think I would rather have a migraine than deal with the wierd side effects that I am having.

I go in this Friday to have my PFO closed. I have heard that this can get rid of headaches completely. I am praying that that is what is in it for me. I am having it done as stroke prevention as it has not been approved for migraine at this time.

[dj543]

Thanks so much for your response. I am going to do as you advised. I think you have to be proactive in your own health care. The Dr. I am seeing has been treating headaches for a long time and I feel fairly confident in what he is doing. I am keeping them posted on how I am feeling. I just want to make sure that the cure is not worse than the headaches I've was having. I have a follow-up with the Dr. on the 11th of Feb. If my side effects don't improve with the change of the Nortriptyline, I will push for a appointment sooner. Thanks again for your response. It is nice to know that someone else has heard of the medication that I was presribed. I just want information so that I can make a informed choice for my life.

I'll be sure to post the Drs. and my final decision.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You could take the medication as your doctor is advising you to, and schedule a review with him/her in a weeks time. The effect of the medications and the improvement in your symptoms can then be assessed.

Also discuss with him/her about your doubts about sansert and whether you do have vascular headaches or migraines.

If this is migraine you could be shifted to topiramate for prevention of attacks.

Do let us know how you are doing and what the doctor advises.

Regards.