Midrin for migraines?

suprchicy · February 2009

Since I'm pg, I can't take my usual migraine meds, but the OB gave me a prescription for Midrin. Wouldn't you know I get a migraine today. Has anyone taken this? I know what to expect from my other meds (Imitrex, Relpax, etc), but I have never taken this one before. Does it knock you out or can I still function when I take it? TIA!

sistrkate · February 2009

I have taken Midrin in the past for migraines, and it worked well for me. It did not knock me out, so I think you'd be functional taking it.

However, I will say that my migraines have never been as bad as some I've heard about, so I don't know if Midrin would live up to some of the other medications that people take........but hopefully it will help you! But I do think you can take it and not worry about being drowsy or loopy. I would take it at work and be OK.

Rose.9.6.03 · February 2009

I took Midrin before Imitrex came out. I generally had to take a couple before they'd kick in, but I didn't experience any side effects. I hope you get rid of your migraine, soon. Ugh, no fun!

hannah&ben · February 2009

I doubt it will full on knock you out - but as with all migraine meds you should not plan to have to do much the first time you take it just to be sure. The "ingredients" in it are a vasoconstrictor, a mild sedative, and tylenol. That sedative could get ya depending on how sensitive you are to it

I had a bad time with Midrin - it made me really dizzy (not in a sleepy/drugged up way - more like vertigo like when you have inner ear issues.... I was totally with it but could not find my balance at all). And it gave me a weird rash. But it did make my headaches go away.

HTH,

Hannah

kel716 · February 2009

I took it for stress headaches a few years ago. It did not make me loopy, but it did help. Not sure on the migraines though.

suprchicy · February 2009

Ugh, Hannah, I seriously hope it doesn't do that to me. Guess I'll be leaving work to take it, I don't want to risk not being able to drive. The other ones make me drowsy and relpax used to make me seriously dizzy. My migraine isn't bad, thankfully, but it will just come back if I don't take something stronger than Tylenol. Thanks!

hannah&ben · February 2009

I'm sorry to be the party pooper Sounds like everyone else but me had a fine time with it.

I really hope your head feels better soon! Hopefully if you take some tylenol it will stay away at least till you can get home and give the midrin a shot.

hannah

suprchicy · February 2009

Thanks!

Hannah, I like your CHD banner in your siggy! I was actually born with a CHD and it's one of my fears with this pregnancy. I didn't know there was an awareness week for it.

hannah&ben · February 2009

suprchicy:
Thanks!
Hannah, I like your CHD banner in your siggy! I was actually born with a CHD and it's one of my fears with this pregnancy. I didn't know there was an awareness week for it.

There sure is - it's the week of Valentine's Day every year I just took the banner down a few minutes ago. Myself, 2 of my children, my mother, my sister, my aunt, my cousin, and my grandmother all have the same CHD. So, obviously it's a cause close to my heart as well

hav2run · February 2009

I took Midrin for migraines quite some time ago. I had stroke like (scary) symptoms with my migraines that left me unable to walk or function. The midrin took care of the symptoms, and i do not remember ever having any side effects except for getting out of bed too quickly left me quite dizzy. Just get up slowly, and you should be fine. Unfortunately, the hormones of pregnancy can cause a lot of migraines. i am glad your OB found something that is ok to take while pregnant. I cannot imagine dealing with the headaches the whole 9 months and not being able to take anything. I hope you feel better.

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