Again with the Migraines

I love it when I get a comment requesting more information on something that I talked about. It is interesting to think about people (I mean those other then Kyle, who comments on everything) reading my blog. Thanks Christine for the question to get me typing some more.

The new medication that I have started for the bane of my health is Atenolol (ah-TEN-o-lol). They warned me about certain side effects. But so far I haven't felt any difference. The Doctor said that I would feel lethargic, perhaps a bit of dizziness, and easily light-headed. So far I really havn't felt anything, so I wonder if the doctor will increase my dosage (I have an appointment for a physical in the middle of December, I'll probably have a lot to talk about after that). It is a beta-blocker, which means that it is primarily used for treating angina and high blood pressure. It works by lowering the blood pressure, reducing the amount of work that the heart has to do. I'm not sure why, possibly something to do with the way that atenolol interacts with the blood vessels on the surface of the brain, where migraine pain is from. My doctor was saying that he has had some great success helping people with this drug, but sometimes finding the right dosage can sometime be a little tricky.

The great thing about the atenolol, I can still take my zomig as needed. And even Tylenol (the wussy drug) whenever I might feel something. The only interesting thing is that I can't take ibuprophen (Advil) any more.