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I'm rattling here... Medication clashes

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worstofbothworlds · 15/02/2017 08:37

So I'm hoping for some words of wisdom.
I have asthma, migraines and anxiety/depression.
I started on propanalol when my asthma wasn't too bad and it didn't seem to make it worse.
Then I had a bout of depression and am on citalopram for that.
But that means I can't take the triptans for migraines.
And then my asthma started getting worse and now if I miss one dose of propanalol I get a migraine.
No idea where to go from here!
I'm going to see my GP but he often asks for suggestions!
I'm not sure it's worth switching anti depressants as I'm hoping to come off them in a few months.

Oh I also have an implant and that seems to help the migraines but I rarely get any bleeds any more so don't know how much longer I'll have/need that (late 40s).

Any helpful thoughts?!

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kateclarke · 15/02/2017 08:44

Have a chat with your pharmacist, they know more about this stuff than many doctors and will be happy to help.

Wolpertinger · 15/02/2017 08:51

You can totally take triptans with citalopram - I do it regularly!

However if your asthma is getting worse, you do need to come off the propranolol. There are other options for migraine prophylaxis like amitriptylline or topiramate.

drspouse · 15/02/2017 10:05

My GP wouldn't prescribe triptans any more but I'll ask again!
I'll see what they can do for an alternative to propanalol too.

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