Medication
Basilar Migraine Medications & Known Side Effects
(p) – Preventative
(b) – Beta blocker
| Medication | Dosage Available | Side Effects |
|---|---|---|
Medication | Dosage Available | Side Effects |
Acetazolamide | 125mg cap., 250mg cap., 500mg cap. Extended release. | Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Metallic taste, loss of appetite, thirst, flushed, loss of control of arms and legs, feeling over excited, tingling or numbness in fingers/toes, coldness in extremities. |
Amitriptyline | 10mg tab., 25mg tab., 50mg tab., 75mg tab., 100mg tab., 150mg tab., 10mg/5ml Oral, 25mg/5ml Oral, 50mg/5ml Oral | Anorexia, Confusion, Agitation, Anxiety, Dizziness, Headaches, Drowsiness, Speech disorders, Disturbed concentration, Blurred vision, Tinnitus, Dry mouth |
Candesartan | 4mg tab., 8mg tab., 16mg tab., 32mg tab., Candesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide 16mg/12.mg tab., 32mg/12.5mg tab., 32mg/25mg tab | Dizziness, Spinning sensation, Raspatory infection, Low blood pressure, pain in back, joints & muscles, skin rash, difficulty breathing, Severe itching of the skin, Possible swelling of face, lips and tongue. |
Fiercest | 50mg cap., 300mg cap., 400mg cap., | Stomach pain, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Intoxicated feeling, Lightheaded, Nausea, Vomiting, Shortness of breath, Blurred vision, Increased hunger. |
Fiorinal | 40mg, 50mg, 325mg | Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Dizziness, Tiredness, Constipation, Stomach pain, Loss of appetite, Agitation, Hallucinations, Confusion. |
Flunarizine | 5mg, 10mg | Drowsiness, Constipation, Dry mouth, Nausea, Dizziness, Light headiness, Depression, Loss of balance, Stiffness of arms or legs, Trouble speaking or swallowing. |
Gabapentin | 100mg cap., 300 cap., 400 cap., 300mg tab., 600mg tab., 800mg tab. | Ataxia, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Blurred vision, Irritability, Loss of coordination, Double vision, Speech difficulties, Swelling of legs and feet. |
Imigran | 50mg tab | Aching muscles, Shortness of breath, Nausea, Vomiting, Wheezing, Swollen eyelids, face or lips, Pressure or tightness in the chest, Heaviness, Dizziness, Feeling weak, Hot flushes. |
Imitrex | 25mg tab., 50mg tab., 100 mg tab., Max 200mg per 24hrs Nasal spray 5mg., 10mg., 20mg., Max 40mg per 24 hrs | Dizziness, Warm/Cold sensation, Chest pain or tightness, Burning, tingling or prickly sensation, Dry mouth, Vomiting, Nausea, Neck, throat or jaw pain, Sleepiness or tiredness. |
Indomethacin | 25mg cap., 50mg cap., 75mg cap., 75mg Extended release | Blurred or double vision, Ringing or buzzing in the ears, Fluid retention, Constipation, Fatigue, Loss of appetite, Severe itching, Weight loss. |
Percocet | 2.5mg/325mg tab., 5mg/325mg tab., 7.5mg/325mg tab., 10mg/325mg tab., 7.5mg/650mg tab., 10mg/650mg tab 2.5mg Oxycodone Hydrochloride 325mg Acetaminophen | Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Dizziness, Light headedness, Mood swings, Loss of appetite, Rash, Swelling of mouth, face & tongue. |
Pizotifen | 0.5mg cap., 1.5mg cap., 50mg Sprinkle cap. | Increase appetite or weight, Drowsiness or long desire to sleep, Fatigue, Dizziness, Nausea, Dry mouth, Depression, Agitation, Aggression, Hallucination, Anxiety. |
Pregabalin | 25mg cap., 50mg cap., 75mg cap., 100mg cap., 150mg cap., 200mg cap., 225mg cap., 300mg cap., 20mg/ml solution | Drowsiness, Dry mouth, Constipation, Difficulty concentrating, Depression, Suicidal thoughts, Mood swings, Unsteadiness, Confusion, Unusual bleeding or bruising. |
Propranolol Hydrochloride | 10mg tab., 20mg tab., 40mg tab., 60mg tab., 80mg tab., Extended Release 80mg cap., 120mg cap., 160mg cap 5mg/5ml solution, 10mg/5ml solution, 40mg/5ml solution, 50mg/5ml solution | Sleep disturbance, Nightmares, Confusion, Dry eyes, Dizziness, Memory loss, Mood changes, Cold extremities, Constipation, Psoriasis. |
Topiramate | 25mg tab., 50mg tab., 100mg tab., 200mg tab., 15mg sprinkle cap., 25mg sprinkle cap., Extended release: 25mg cap., 50mg cap., 100mg cap., 150mg cap., 200mg cap., | Tingling in arms & legs, loss of appetite, Speech problems, Memory loss, Nervousness, Blurred or double vision, Tiredness, Confusion, Problems concentrating, Increased bruising, Nausea. |
Verapamil Hydrochloride (p) | 40mg tab., 80mg tab., 120mg tab., 180mg tab., 240mg tab., Extended release: 100mg cap., 180mg cap., 200mg cap., 300mg cap., Trandolapril/Verapamil 2mg/180mg tab., 1mg/240mg tab., 2mg/240mg tab., 4mg/240mg tab | Severe dizziness or fainting, Slow heartbeat, Constipation, Nausea, Sudden weight gain, Light-headedness when getting up slowly from sitting or lying position. |
Vestaril | 25mg cap., 50mg cap., 100mg cap., | Fast or pounding heartbeat, Headache with chest pain, Severe dizziness or fainting, Convulsions, Drowsiness, Headache, Dry mouth, Puffiness or swelling of eye lids, Unusual tiredness, or weakness. |
Vicodin | 5mg/300mg tab., 7.5mg/300mg tab., 5mg/500mg tab., 10mg/300mg tab., 7.5mg/750mg tab., 10mg/660mg tab., | Dizziness, Light headedness, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Loss of speech. |
Zolmitriptan (p) | 2.5mg tab., 5 mg tab., 2.5mg Orodispersible 5mg Orodsipersible | Chest pain, Hives, Tightness or pressure in chest or neck, Burning sensation,
Diarrhoea, Loss of appetite, Changes of facial skin colour, Hives, Itching or skin rash, Lower back or side pain
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Zomig | 2.5mg tab., 5mg tab., 2.5mg Rapimelt 5mg Rapimelt Orodispersible 5mg Nasal Spray | Drowsiness, Dizziness, Jaw pain, Loss of appetite, Painful or difficult urinating, Diarrhoea, Dysgeusia (bad, unpleasant or metallic taste), Blurred vision, Confusion, Nervousness, Pounding in the ears. |
Information has been obtained from leaflets included with meds and:
This is not a complete list of medication and side effects and may be updated at various times.