Migraine Prevention
"Just started this medication a month ago to treat migraine--also a little borderline hypertension--two birds with one stone.  First week on 5 mg. I needed Imitrex 5 out of 7 days.  Then, I went up to 10mg per doctor&#039;s orders, and the headaches stopped.  If this keeps up, yes, this is a miracle.  Have suffered with migraines almost 40 years--and have tried lots of meds including Imitrex which was a lifesaver and Botox which helped initially  but not for very long.  As for side effects, no swelling--maybe a little fatigue.  I was on loads of Excredrin and probably 3 Imitrex a week.  So glad to be able to get off these meds.  Still keeping them around just in case but am very encouraged with amlodipine."