Hi, I am a retired cardiologist, 62 y/o female postmenopause. I ve had one stroke, aborted by streptokinase. I ve had migraines for 5 decades. Lately I ve had side effects with Maxalt (nausea, one episode of severe pain in legs) and I don t want to take it again. I can t take ergots because I m on Cymbalta. Any suggestions what I should try next? I get migraines only about 3 times a year now
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your history, it may be migraine. For acute attack, you can take tab. ibuprufen and to prevent attack, take tab. propranolol after consultation. Prevent exposure to excessive light stress etc. keep yourself hydrated. Take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale