Posted by Jeff (207.36.153.237) on July 15, 1999 at 21:56:09:
I started Vioxx 25 mg Q day and for the first time in 2 years, I had no headches. I don not have days without CH's like some, I have them Q night without fail. I stopped the Vioxx after 5 days, and had headaches the next three nights (I did not take the Vioxx these 3 nights). I stopped the Vioxx because one side effect is depression and I was deeeeeeee-pressed from it. Then, I tried an experiment. I took a Vioxx when I had the aura one night and it stopped the CH. I did not take the Vioxx the next night and still did not have a CH. "Perhaps I can take Vioxx Q other day, and learn to tolerate it better so as to not have the side effect of depression." I was right! I got a CH on the third night insofar as it went past the aura and started, but not full blown (a window of about 5 minutes). I took the Vioxx and gone! No CH. Tonight is my second night (a no Vioxx night). I hope I do not get a CH. My neurologist phoned in more Vioxx and agrees I can take it Q other day. Vioxx is new, gastro bleeding is a possible side effect, so I will be careful. any other thoughts on Vioxx?