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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 97856" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>Terry,</p><p></p><p>Many docs prescribe the newest drugs first. Mostly because it is what comes to mind. The pharmaceutical reps really push the medications. And, many times, patients with financial problems can get the new ones free, but the older medications are not sampled.</p><p></p><p>Everything I have learned about migraines and headaches leads me to think that beta blockers are a reasonable choice, especially before a major pschyo-active medication like Topomax.</p><p></p><p>The most I ever felt with a beta blocker was abit more relaxed and less uptight.</p><p></p><p>Others have had other problems. </p><p></p><p>I do know that a month of propranolol (generic Inderal) is on the WalMart $4 list. And Topomax is several hundred dollars a month. </p><p></p><p>It is important to ASK your doctor about other medications, esp if the medication they are wanting you to use is such a new one. </p><p></p><p>( I liked topomax for the most part, it just didn't work for very long for me. Many people have great luck with it. I do not mean that it is a BAD drug, not at ALL. But I do think that starting with a discussion about more conservative medications is also a good thing. Many times my doctor will say, I forgot those were a possibility. Let me check, sounds like it might be a better choice. This is why I do research.)</p><p></p><p>Susie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 97856, member: 1233"] Terry, Many docs prescribe the newest drugs first. Mostly because it is what comes to mind. The pharmaceutical reps really push the medications. And, many times, patients with financial problems can get the new ones free, but the older medications are not sampled. Everything I have learned about migraines and headaches leads me to think that beta blockers are a reasonable choice, especially before a major pschyo-active medication like Topomax. The most I ever felt with a beta blocker was abit more relaxed and less uptight. Others have had other problems. I do know that a month of propranolol (generic Inderal) is on the WalMart $4 list. And Topomax is several hundred dollars a month. It is important to ASK your doctor about other medications, esp if the medication they are wanting you to use is such a new one. ( I liked topomax for the most part, it just didn't work for very long for me. Many people have great luck with it. I do not mean that it is a BAD drug, not at ALL. But I do think that starting with a discussion about more conservative medications is also a good thing. Many times my doctor will say, I forgot those were a possibility. Let me check, sounds like it might be a better choice. This is why I do research.) Susie [/QUOTE]
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