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Venlafaxine for vestibular migraines

Posted by jackieann59 @jackieann59, Jul 9 1:25pm

Has anyone tried venlafaxine to help decrease the frequency and severity of vestibular migraines? I also have some intermittent anxiety and thought it might kill 2 birds with one stone.
I have only taken my first dose of 37.5 mg and I feel terrible, I'm having vertigo, nausea, diarrhea, and anxiety.
I have xanax to help with initial side effects but hate the thought of taking the med again tomorrow. I'm hoping the first dose was the worst.
I'd love to hear some positive outcomes.

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rainerhans | @rainerhans | Jul 12 11:57am

There are pain meditations also… good luck, let me know if you need ideas with this.

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jackieann59 | @jackieann59 | 8 hours ago
In reply to @vicki58 "@jackieann59 Thanks!! Yes, I weaned off with my psychiatrist's instructions and I never want to see..." + (show)
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@jackieann59
Thanks!! Yes, I weaned off with my psychiatrist's instructions and I never want to see it again, lol! I was living in constant fear of missing a dose for some reason, like if I had an accident or just forgot.It was awful. Please keep seeking answers and don't let anyone push you into something you're not comfortable taking. Speaking for myself, I've been so anxious to be well, and I'm the type of person that follows my doctor's advice. But this particular medicine absolutely had to go. I hope you find something that works for your situation. And know that at least one person out here cares, what happens to you! ❤️

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@vicki58 Can I ask what, if any medication , you are currently taking for bipolar/depression?
I am currently trying Escitalopram for anxiety, BPPV, and vestibular migraine. I think the anxiety is actually triggered by the dizziness.
The side effects seem to be dizziness, nausea, foggy head, though not nearly on the same scale as the Venlafaxine was.
I am currently waiting (and praying) for the dizziness to subside and to just feel normal.

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vicki58 | @vicki58 | 8 hours ago

I've been through many through the decades ( 30+ years) but I am currently on Caplyta 42 mg. It's working well, but since it's new, we started much lower and have gradually increased the dose bit by bit.

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