# \#side-effects **URL:** https://mvertigo.org/tag/side-effects/44.md [Latest](https://mvertigo.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://mvertigo.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://mvertigo.org/tags.md) --- ## [Change from Propanolol to Topamax](https://mvertigo.org/t/change-from-propanolol-to-topamax/25876)
**Author:** [@Stefany\_Chaplikov](https://mvertigo.org/u/Stefany_Chaplikov)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/change-from-propanolol-to-topamax/25876 "2026-10-06T14:11:17Z")
Hi I have been suffering from vestibular migraine for the last 4 months. The first medicine I was given was Amitriptyline, after 2 weeks of terrible paradoxical insomnia and depression, the Doctor stopped it and prescrib… --- ## [Vestibular migraine/vestibular neuritis/emgality](https://mvertigo.org/t/vestibular-migraine-vestibular-neuritis-emgality/26169)
**Author:** [@Lwood](https://mvertigo.org/u/Lwood)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:03pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/vestibular-migraine-vestibular-neuritis-emgality/26169 "2026-09-27T12:03:10Z")
Hello I’m new here! Glad to find this site. I have some questions regarding success with emgality for VM; and anyone’s success stories. About me: was diagnosed with vestibular neuritis after a cold in January which I th… --- ## [New to site and needing advice on Effexor](https://mvertigo.org/t/new-to-site-and-needing-advice-on-effexor/22218)
**Author:** [@Manager1959](https://mvertigo.org/u/Manager1959)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/new-to-site-and-needing-advice-on-effexor/22218 "2026-09-11T17:45:24Z")
Hello, I am new to the site. My husband has recently been diagnosed with possible vestibular migraine and PPPD. He also was diagnosed with Menieres 30 years ago for which those symptoms and the ones today feel and act… --- ## [Topamax and sound sensitivity](https://mvertigo.org/t/topamax-and-sound-sensitivity/4820)
**Author:** [@KathleenW](https://mvertigo.org/u/KathleenW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 3:21am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/topamax-and-sound-sensitivity/4820 "2026-07-14T03:21:21Z")
Anyone else get this?? I do the dishes and god forbid I let a pan hit the bottom of the sink! My own voice is too loud in my head sometimes, talking on the phone is hideous and even a hiccup and can send me for a loop. … --- ## [ME/CFS and vertigo conditions-anyone here with both?](https://mvertigo.org/t/me-cfs-and-vertigo-conditions-anyone-here-with-both/22594)
**Author:** [@Susana](https://mvertigo.org/u/Susana)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 1:03pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/me-cfs-and-vertigo-conditions-anyone-here-with-both/22594 "2026-06-14T13:03:34Z")
Hello everybody, You may be surprised that I’m writing rather than my son who suffers from these awful conditions, but using a computer is currently impossible for him. I am sorry I didn’t find this excellent forum befo… --- ## [Sensory overload - my most disabling symptom](https://mvertigo.org/t/sensory-overload-my-most-disabling-symptom/535)
**Author:** [@system](https://mvertigo.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 3:17am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/sensory-overload-my-most-disabling-symptom/535 "2026-05-31T03:17:04Z")
hi everyone, i joined a while back, but stuck mostly with PM’s because of the difficulty in reading the board. i’ll probably continue to pursue that method until i’m feeling better, at which time i’ll post my entire st… --- ## [13 years into dizziness, 3 months into MAV and worst month in a long time just now](https://mvertigo.org/t/13-years-into-dizziness-3-months-into-mav-and-worst-month-in-a-long-time-just-now/25810)
**Author:** [@jaimerose1](https://mvertigo.org/u/jaimerose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/13-years-into-dizziness-3-months-into-mav-and-worst-month-in-a-long-time-just-now/25810 "2026-04-08T21:39:35Z")
Hi all, I’ll be brief but wanted to know if this is to be expected. It’s been a long road but I’ve suffered since 2012 thinking it was inner ear damage causing vestibular neuritis diagnosed by the London hearing and bal… --- ## [Candesartan](https://mvertigo.org/t/candesartan/16153)
**Author:** [@sputnik2](https://mvertigo.org/u/sputnik2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/candesartan/16153 "2026-03-07T11:12:26Z")
There are some older, short threads about this drug but i wondering if anyone has taken it recently and has it helped. Dr S has prescribed me pregablin but I’m too scared to take it. He has written to my GP and suggested… --- ## [Nortriptyline seems to be working!](https://mvertigo.org/t/nortriptyline-seems-to-be-working/7674)
**Author:** [@Nancy\_W](https://mvertigo.org/u/Nancy_W)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/nortriptyline-seems-to-be-working/7674 "2026-01-22T14:52:57Z")
I too will weigh in on my nortriptyline trial, and am happy to report that it seems to be having a big positive effect! I’m almost 3 months into it, taking 50 mg, having started at 10 and worked up to 50 within 2-3 week… --- ## [My story with vestibular migraine](https://mvertigo.org/t/my-story-with-vestibular-migraine/25849)
**Author:** [@Stefany\_Chaplikov](https://mvertigo.org/u/Stefany_Chaplikov)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 9:50pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/my-story-with-vestibular-migraine/25849 "2025-12-05T21:50:44Z")
Hi, I am a mother of 2 in my 40s and have been recently diagnosed with vestibular migraine. It all started in Summer where several times I got episodes where I felt dizzy and like fainting, I attributed it to stress, may… --- ## [Increase or decrease meds?](https://mvertigo.org/t/increase-or-decrease-meds/25839)
**Author:** [@GBWIFE](https://mvertigo.org/u/GBWIFE)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 6:36pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/increase-or-decrease-meds/25839 "2025-11-15T18:36:16Z")
Hi, my husband has been diagosed with VM for five years. In 2021 he was precribed Topiramate 50mg and Amitriptyline 30mg and has been on it ever since. For the last year and in particular over the past couple of months h… --- ## [Dizziness while working at the computer.](https://mvertigo.org/t/dizziness-while-working-at-the-computer/25823)
**Author:** [@khamidjonov\_h](https://mvertigo.org/u/khamidjonov_h)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 4:05am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/dizziness-while-working-at-the-computer/25823 "2025-11-05T04:05:17Z")
I am 35 years old. I recently found out about this forum and would like to talk about my condition — maybe there are many people with similar symptoms. Working at a computer is very difficult for me, because when I freq… --- ## [New Here](https://mvertigo.org/t/new-here/17957)
**Author:** [@Andy](https://mvertigo.org/u/Andy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 6:57am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/new-here/17957 "2025-10-15T06:57:46Z")
Hi Everyone! I can’t believe i’ve joined a forum on the internet. Sorry that i am here! I could go on and on about my story but in short I became ill in October 2016 aged 33. I went from being a ‘high achiever’, perfec… --- ## [Topamax and GI issues](https://mvertigo.org/t/topamax-and-gi-issues/18287)
**Author:** [@AMPete](https://mvertigo.org/u/AMPete)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 7:19am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/topamax-and-gi-issues/18287 "2025-09-16T07:19:44Z")
Anyone experience some pretty nasty GI issues like stomach pain, constipation, gas, bloating, then diarrhea, so sick can’t eat, losing weight (when you don’t want to), etc on topamax? I have been on it about a month. The… --- ## ["CAUTION! This Pill Causes DEMENTIA" (clickbait title?)](https://mvertigo.org/t/caution-this-pill-causes-dementia-clickbait-title/24390)
**Author:** [@DizzyBot](https://mvertigo.org/u/DizzyBot)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/caution-this-pill-causes-dementia-clickbait-title/24390 "2025-08-31T15:42:24Z")
The video warns that many common medications, especially anticholinergics used for allergies, sleep, or bladder issues, may increase dementia risk by damaging brain cells. Short-term use can be risky, and l… --- ## [Topamax and hip-pain as a side-effect?!](https://mvertigo.org/t/topamax-and-hip-pain-as-a-side-effect/3031)
**Author:** [@TeeCee](https://mvertigo.org/u/TeeCee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/topamax-and-hip-pain-as-a-side-effect/3031 "2025-08-08T18:48:54Z")
Hi all, I may be imagining this (especially with the brain fog and all!), but I thought I’d read a post on here fairly recently about someone questioning whether hip-pain was a possible Topamax side-effect…? I’ve done … --- ## [My story - please help!](https://mvertigo.org/t/my-story-please-help/22308)
**Author:** [@Leagueofgentlemenfan](https://mvertigo.org/u/Leagueofgentlemenfan)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 9:55am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/my-story-please-help/22308 "2025-08-01T09:55:30Z")
Hello, I found this forum the other day and I am in a terrible way so I thought I would see if anyone has any insight or have been in the same position, which you probably have given its a dizziness forum. It all starte… --- ## [Cymbalta and VM/sensitive to meds. Plz help.](https://mvertigo.org/t/cymbalta-and-vm-sensitive-to-meds-plz-help/24081)
**Author:** [@Leigh](https://mvertigo.org/u/Leigh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2025, 11:34am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/cymbalta-and-vm-sensitive-to-meds-plz-help/24081 "2025-05-31T11:34:19Z")
Hello all, I’m new to this page but I found it in desperation for help. I was diagnosed with VM 4 years ago. I’m so sensitive to medication and I was prescribed Cymbalta to get the dizziness/ rocking under control. I’ve … --- ## [Nortriptyline!](https://mvertigo.org/t/nortriptyline/18827)
**Author:** [@Hope88](https://mvertigo.org/u/Hope88)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 1:13am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/nortriptyline/18827 "2025-05-15T01:13:17Z")
Hello everyone, Happy new year! I have VM since 9 months with sever dizziness so I saw my Dr last month and he prescribed “Nortriptyline” to start with 10 mg and increase the dosage by 10 mg every two weeks up to maxim… --- ## [Low Dose Naltrexone aka LDN](https://mvertigo.org/t/low-dose-naltrexone-aka-ldn/22529)
**Author:** [@DizzyandConfused](https://mvertigo.org/u/DizzyandConfused)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 11:59pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/low-dose-naltrexone-aka-ldn/22529 "2025-05-03T23:59:21Z")
I’ve been taking LDN since early December for Fibro, although its also used off label for a host of conditions from MS, Chronic Fatigue, autoimmune diseases like Lupus. I’ve also seen it suggested for migraines. Just won… --- ## [Evidence-based guidelines 2012 - migraine treatment](https://mvertigo.org/t/evidence-based-guidelines-2012-migraine-treatment/4142)
**Author:** [@scott](https://mvertigo.org/u/scott)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/evidence-based-guidelines-2012-migraine-treatment/4142 "2025-04-02T14:41:53Z")
Hi All, Updated evidence-based guidelines have been released (24 April 2012) for health professionals in the US covering the pharmacological treatment for migraine prevention in adults. Note these sorts of guidelines ar… --- ## [Amitriptyline and relapse](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-relapse/23984)
**Author:** [@Poppy](https://mvertigo.org/u/Poppy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 8:54am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-relapse/23984 "2025-02-24T08:54:26Z")
Dear All, Sorry because I am not sure if I should not create a new thread but I do not know where to post. I was doing very well at Ami 10mg, but I was still getting motion sickness. My neuro told me to increase up to … --- ## [New Migraine drug - 'Aimovig'](https://mvertigo.org/t/new-migraine-drug-aimovig/15380)
**Author:** [@shazam](https://mvertigo.org/u/shazam)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 8:26am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/new-migraine-drug-aimovig/15380 "2025-02-18T08:26:47Z")
Anyone heard anything about its effectiveness for MAV? https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/17/health/migraines-prevention-drug-aimovig.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=first-column-regio… --- ## [Side effects from Qulipta?](https://mvertigo.org/t/side-effects-from-qulipta/23714)
**Author:** [@Poppy](https://mvertigo.org/u/Poppy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 10:18am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/side-effects-from-qulipta/23714 "2025-01-12T10:18:59Z")
Hi All, I have been offered to try Qulipta however, I am totally scared of side effects. I read that nausea, weight loss and constipation are pretty common. I am emetophobic so I just cannot stand nausea. There is no ev… --- ## [24/7 sense of anxiety on Effexor](https://mvertigo.org/t/24-7-sense-of-anxiety-on-effexor/23238)
**Author:** [@annae00](https://mvertigo.org/u/annae00)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 10:11am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/24-7-sense-of-anxiety-on-effexor/23238 "2025-01-12T10:11:28Z")
I’ve been on Effexor 37.5 for 3.5 weeks and have been having a constant feeling of anxiety/sense of doom that only goes away if I’m really distracted by something. My heart rate is also higher in general like my resting … --- ## [Anyone got relief from 24/7 dizziness and head pressure on Ajovy?](https://mvertigo.org/t/anyone-got-relief-from-24-7-dizziness-and-head-pressure-on-ajovy/23473)
**Author:** [@annae00](https://mvertigo.org/u/annae00)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 12:09pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/anyone-got-relief-from-24-7-dizziness-and-head-pressure-on-ajovy/23473 "2024-12-03T12:09:41Z")
I just started Ajovy yesterday. Was just wondering if it helped anyone’s MAV? All I could see was people who were on other preventatives too while taking Ajovy. --- ## [Should I add a supplement or two now or wait until I find a Pharmacological Treatment?](https://mvertigo.org/t/should-i-add-a-supplement-or-two-now-or-wait-until-i-find-a-pharmacological-treatment/23030)
**Author:** [@lulu4550](https://mvertigo.org/u/lulu4550)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/should-i-add-a-supplement-or-two-now-or-wait-until-i-find-a-pharmacological-treatment/23030 "2024-12-02T14:19:58Z")
I was only diagnosed with VM a little over 5 weeks ago after many years of progressively worse vertigo symptoms and this year added migraines to the mix. I was prescribed 20mg Nortripyline but have cut it back to 10mg w… --- ## [Amitriptyline and lexapro](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-lexapro/23857)
**Author:** [@Lindamarie](https://mvertigo.org/u/Lindamarie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-lexapro/23857 "2024-11-30T15:19:05Z")
wondering if anyone takes amitriptyline and Lexapro together. The amitriptyline is giving me terrible side effects but as I’m weaning off, I’d like to start on Lexapro has anyone tried this? Thanks --- ## [How the heck do I know if my higher heart rate is due to anxiety or amitriptyline? IM SO CONFUSED. Please help](https://mvertigo.org/t/how-the-heck-do-i-know-if-my-higher-heart-rate-is-due-to-anxiety-or-amitriptyline-im-so-confused-please-help/22878)
**Author:** [@annae00](https://mvertigo.org/u/annae00)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/how-the-heck-do-i-know-if-my-higher-heart-rate-is-due-to-anxiety-or-amitriptyline-im-so-confused-please-help/22878 "2024-10-27T15:47:18Z")
Hello everyone, I feel so confused. I’ve been taking amitriptyline since June and only got up to 40mg yesterday. Before I even started taking it I noticed that I would have a higher heart rate and shortness of breath, b… --- ## [Anyone know if u can lose weight while on amitriptyline?](https://mvertigo.org/t/anyone-know-if-u-can-lose-weight-while-on-amitriptyline/16180)
**Author:** [@Sumy2k18](https://mvertigo.org/u/Sumy2k18)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/anyone-know-if-u-can-lose-weight-while-on-amitriptyline/16180 "2024-05-02T20:44:39Z")
Hi I’m currently on 15mg of amitriptyline for migraines it’s been over a month now and my migraines are a little bit better although I still get them. I wanted to start doing cardio workouts again but read alot about wei… [Next page](https://mvertigo.org/tag/side-effects/44.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=side-effects)