# \#pizotifen **URL:** https://mvertigo.org/tag/pizotifen/31.md [Latest](https://mvertigo.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://mvertigo.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://mvertigo.org/tags.md) --- ## [Adding Pizotifen to Venlafaxine](https://mvertigo.org/t/adding-pizotifen-to-venlafaxine/26163)
**Author:** [@Lexi](https://mvertigo.org/u/Lexi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/adding-pizotifen-to-venlafaxine/26163 "2026-09-11T12:48:59Z")
I have been on ven for about ten years and it got me to 90% + baseline. Slight background lightheaded and tinnitus. Also a tight neck. My only flare ups were acting cold or flu related. The anxiety that came with this wa… --- ## [Migraine Associated Vertigo and monthly periods?](https://mvertigo.org/t/migraine-associated-vertigo-and-monthly-periods/874)
**Author:** [@laura\_hughes\_87](https://mvertigo.org/u/laura_hughes_87)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 10:44pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/migraine-associated-vertigo-and-monthly-periods/874 "2025-04-11T22:44:27Z")
Well i’ll just keep you up to speed with my situation… for a couple of years on and off Ive noticed from time to time that things were not quite right. Last september I had a really bad migraine with auras at work (1st i… --- ## [HI, I'm a long time MAV sufferer that has recently relapsed](https://mvertigo.org/t/hi-im-a-long-time-mav-sufferer-that-has-recently-relapsed/22907)
**Author:** [@torthelaw](https://mvertigo.org/u/torthelaw)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 11:49am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/hi-im-a-long-time-mav-sufferer-that-has-recently-relapsed/22907 "2024-10-23T11:49:15Z")
Hello all, I’m new here , although I was a member back in 2012. I’m a 41 wife and mother of two girls. I was diagnosed with MAV in 2011. My first MAV episode happened when I had been visiting a friend for her b day, we… --- ## [Eye focussing](https://mvertigo.org/t/eye-focussing/3343)
**Author:** [@Becks](https://mvertigo.org/u/Becks)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/eye-focussing/3343 "2024-04-05T18:10:14Z")
Does anyone get the sensation that their eyes are too close together or sort of cross eyed sensation when in a busy environment ie lots of people walking in different directions or when using a computer for a long time. … --- ## [Hi, I'm Kerry](https://mvertigo.org/t/hi-im-kerry/21479)
**Author:** [@kerry95](https://mvertigo.org/u/kerry95)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/hi-im-kerry/21479 "2024-02-22T13:18:39Z")
I’m Kerry, aged 26. @Janb, I’ve been reading your stories which has gave me hope I can get better. I too am under Dr Surenthiran and on Pizotifen, this is my 7th week, 1 week on 1.5mg. I have noticed some improvement wit… --- ## [Calling all those that use Pizotifen](https://mvertigo.org/t/calling-all-those-that-use-pizotifen/5148)
**Author:** [@dizzyloopy](https://mvertigo.org/u/dizzyloopy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 6:49am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/calling-all-those-that-use-pizotifen/5148 "2023-07-16T06:49:28Z")
Hi I am interested to hear views from all those that are currently using, or have used in the past, Pitzotifen. It seems to be becoming a treatment of choice for lots of doctors/patients. Can you tell me how much it h… --- ## [Pizotifen & weight gain](https://mvertigo.org/t/pizotifen-weight-gain/21962)
**Author:** [@Jasmin](https://mvertigo.org/u/Jasmin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 10:03am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/pizotifen-weight-gain/21962 "2023-05-15T10:03:37Z")
I have been on sandomigran for about 4 wks. At first on .5mgs and last week i increased to 1mg. Ive gained weight, a few kgs. Im a bit gutted because i literally just lost all my baby weight which was alot of hard work.… --- ## [Withdrawal from Sandomigran (Pizotifen)](https://mvertigo.org/t/withdrawal-from-sandomigran-pizotifen/20851)
**Author:** [@Katharina](https://mvertigo.org/u/Katharina)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 8:37am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/withdrawal-from-sandomigran-pizotifen/20851 "2023-05-12T08:37:53Z")
I had a major vertigo attack in the middle of May which landed me in hospital for four days. The neurologist prescribed Sandomigran (Pizotifen) 500 mg, two in the evening, two in the morning. I have been taking them dili… --- ## [Pizotifen and gabapentin - amazing!](https://mvertigo.org/t/pizotifen-and-gabapentin-amazing/7730)
**Author:** [@DizzieLizzie1](https://mvertigo.org/u/DizzieLizzie1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 8:07pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/pizotifen-and-gabapentin-amazing/7730 "2023-05-09T20:07:53Z")
Hey all, just wanted to let u all know that a combo of 1.5mg of pizotifen and 100mg gabapentin has got me to 95% for a good month. It could all get bad again but wow these meds have turned my life around! I’ve been dizzy… --- ## [Advice on next steps](https://mvertigo.org/t/advice-on-next-steps/21939)
**Author:** [@Jasmin](https://mvertigo.org/u/Jasmin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 10:10am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/advice-on-next-steps/21939 "2022-09-28T10:10:14Z")
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I started sandomigran .50mgs in the evening 3 weeks ago. Apart from side effects things were great. No vertigo for 2 wks. Twice per weeks is my usual. Last week i also started on… --- ## [Sandomigran sore throat ?](https://mvertigo.org/t/sandomigran-sore-throat/21891)
**Author:** [@Jasmin](https://mvertigo.org/u/Jasmin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 12:43am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/sandomigran-sore-throat/21891 "2022-09-09T00:43:46Z")
Hello, i have just started on .5mg of sandomigran. So far not too many side effects except i have a really sore throat. Has this happened to anyone else? Also i have some bladder pain/irritation. I have exausted google a… --- ## [Pizotifen and Pregnancy](https://mvertigo.org/t/pizotifen-and-pregnancy/20405)
**Author:** [@becs](https://mvertigo.org/u/becs)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 3:48pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/pizotifen-and-pregnancy/20405 "2022-07-28T15:48:49Z")
Hi all, So - very very early stages but I have just found out I am pregnant. All very strange and wont be getting too excited until I have reached a few more weeks and officially missed my period. Anyway I am on Pizot… --- ## [Pizotifen and hot flushes](https://mvertigo.org/t/pizotifen-and-hot-flushes/20669)
**Author:** [@Marygoround](https://mvertigo.org/u/Marygoround)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 8:42pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/pizotifen-and-hot-flushes/20669 "2021-08-29T20:42:44Z")
I started taking Pizotifen 0.5mg 6 weeks ago and then I have increased by 0.5mg every 7-10 days up to 1.5mg (taken 0.5 3x daily). Overall, I seem to be very lucky as far as side effects go as I haven’t had any fatigue an… --- ## [New here & sharing my story](https://mvertigo.org/t/new-here-sharing-my-story/20511)
**Author:** [@Marygoround](https://mvertigo.org/u/Marygoround)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 10:42am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/new-here-sharing-my-story/20511 "2021-05-26T10:42:31Z")
Hi all, I, like many others, have been a ‘lurker’ on this site for some time now and have found it massively helpful in understanding this condition. So I thought it’s about time I share my story to give back and help a… --- ## [HELP! S.O.S calling all past users of sandomigran/Pizotifen](https://mvertigo.org/t/help-s-o-s-calling-all-past-users-of-sandomigran-pizotifen/12296)
**Author:** [@Krystal](https://mvertigo.org/u/Krystal)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 1:08am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/help-s-o-s-calling-all-past-users-of-sandomigran-pizotifen/12296 "2016-02-23T01:08:12Z")
Hey everyone, I went to fill a script today for sandomigran and my chemist was out of stock, they advised me there was a national shortage and the wait will be months. I went to two other chemists and rang 20 other chemi… --- ## [Advise on Pizotifen/ Sandomigran](https://mvertigo.org/t/advise-on-pizotifen-sandomigran/4555)
**Author:** [@dizzykylie](https://mvertigo.org/u/dizzykylie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 8:58pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/advise-on-pizotifen-sandomigran/4555 "2013-12-21T20:58:27Z")
Hi everyone Been on Pizotifen for 6 weeks now. Have been taking 1 1/2 tablets ( 0.75mg) at night (6pm). I have decided to increase dosage slowly to avoid too many side effects. The extra half dose has made me incredibly… --- ## [Combination of Topamax & Sandomigran](https://mvertigo.org/t/combination-of-topamax-sandomigran/6561)
**Author:** [@clarityseeker](https://mvertigo.org/u/clarityseeker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 9:30am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/combination-of-topamax-sandomigran/6561 "2013-03-25T09:30:48Z")
Hi, I’m new to the forum - I wanted to know if anyone else has taken a combination of Topamax and Sandomigran?? and if it has or has not been a good combination for them. I have been on Sandomigran for around 11 mths, I… --- ## [Sandomigran/Pizotifen](https://mvertigo.org/t/sandomigran-pizotifen/3829)
**Author:** [@dizzymanda](https://mvertigo.org/u/dizzymanda)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 10:43am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/sandomigran-pizotifen/3829 "2012-03-26T10:43:08Z")
Hi there Everyone, I’m at my wit’s end again with MAV/vestibular migraine - tried topamax last year & couldn’t tolerate the side-effects. My neurologist wants me to try Sandomigran/Pizotifen but I’m scared after the ba…