Posted by Ron G. (206.249.213.205) on August 18, 1999 at 14:38:46:
In Reply to: BOARD SURVEY: Drugs of Choice....HELP!(Patients and Medical Professionals please respond) posted by DocA(Barbs Husband) on August 18, 1999 at 01:51:53:
Verapamil 480mg per day with Sansert 2mg TID for prophylaxis. Oxygen 8-10 lpm plus imitrex nasal or injection (if you can afford it). Prednisone seems to delay the inevitable for me--it lengthens my cluster period. Have been trying Magnesium 500mg twice daily with fish oil capsules 1000mg twice daily.
Had good luck with another tri-cyclic antidepressant; desipramine (Norpramin) it is less sedating than amitriptyline. It no longer works for me as a preventative.
Peace and freedom from pain,
Ron