Reviewer: happy patient, 75 or over on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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My physician prescribed this for me 40 yrs. ago for migraines. It reduced them 50% and as a second benefit, I never have insomnia. My only side effect has been dry mouth. I gained a little weight at first because I felt so much better, but then it leveled out because I was able to be more active.

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My physician prescribed this for me 40 yrs. ago for migraines. It reduced them 50% and as a second benefit, I never have insomnia. My only side effect has been dry mouth. I gained a little weight at first because I felt so much better, but then it leveled out because I was able to be more active.
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Reviewer: Lucy, 75 or over on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I've been taking 10 mg for about 3 months now and I've gained weight also starting to need more than 10mg. It did help a lot with the headaches and well being but now the headaches are back and I'm Feeling depressed. Not sure if I want to up the dose as buying new clothes is costly, so, damned if I do and damned if I don't, HELP.

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I've been taking 10 mg for about 3 months now and I've gained weight also starting to need more than 10mg. It did help a lot with the headaches and well being but now the headaches are back and I'm Feeling depressed. Not sure if I want to up the dose as buying new clothes is costly, so, damned if I do and damned if I don't, HELP.
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Reviewer: breezie, 25-34 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Started this medication for migraines on 8/25/15, no side effects. At that time weighed in at 106lbs been this weight since early teenager, only time my weight ever changed was pregnancy but shorty after lost it fast. In 11/16 I weighed in at a surprising 116# no changes in diet or daily life. Recently 3/16 was seen and weighed in at 128# eek! Dr ran a thyroid test came back negative. Was told thi ... Show Full Comment

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Started this medication for migraines on 8/25/15, no side effects. At that time weighed in at 106lbs been this weight since early teenager, only time my weight ever changed was pregnancy but shorty after lost it fast. In 11/16 I weighed in at a surprising 116# no changes in diet or daily life. Recently 3/16 was seen and weighed in at 128# eek! Dr ran a thyroid test came back negative. Was told this was a side effect of drug but if my weight continues to rise I may definitely discontinue.
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Reviewer: kel, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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prescribed for chronic migraines, i definitely have had great results for the headaches and sleep better at night but am concerned about weight gain and feeling "foggy" during the day, anyone else have this?

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prescribed for chronic migraines, i definitely have had great results for the headaches and sleep better at night but am concerned about weight gain and feeling "foggy" during the day, anyone else have this?
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Reviewer: NkiD, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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It has helped me with my migraines. I had a very stressful job which caused migraines 5 x week from stress. I am 26 years old and when I started taking this medicine 8 m ago, I weighed 122 lbs. Now I weigh 140. It makes me want to eat all the time and I have joined a local gym and no weight loss no matter how hard I work. I am considering stopping/tapering this medication since I now have a less s ... Show Full Comment

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It has helped me with my migraines. I had a very stressful job which caused migraines 5 x week from stress. I am 26 years old and when I started taking this medicine 8 m ago, I weighed 122 lbs. Now I weigh 140. It makes me want to eat all the time and I have joined a local gym and no weight loss no matter how hard I work. I am considering stopping/tapering this medication since I now have a less stressful job that I love.
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