Atogepant vs VENLAFAXINE

**Update:** Thank you so so much to everyone who has commented here. I'm sorry that I've been slow replying - I've actually spent the past few days since posting in an on and off migraine episode, so avoiding screens. Just to say how much I appreciate everyone for leaving kind thoughtful comments an

Note: Title is slightly incorrect because I have not taken the nasal spray Zavegepant (Zavzpret) as it is not available where I live. Info: I am 22 years old, female, with sporadic hemiplegic migraines. I started having migraines in 2017 and went through many, many tests, treatments, and medications

Note: Title is slightly incorrect because I have not taken the nasal spray Zavegepant (Zavzpret) as it is not available where I live. Info: I am 22 years old, female, with sporadic hemiplegic migraines. I started having migraines in 2017 and went through many, many tests, treatments, and medication

This nothing but a celebratory post. Having had a very shitty experience with the NHS and a particularly self-righteous gate keeping doctor, I finally saw a consultant today and have a prescription for Atogepant!! It’s been a long road, I’ve suffered with migraines for 16 years and it’s been a long

Just wanted to write this up as I've read lots of conflicting information on this subreddit, and it can especially be confusing when talking about UK healthcare, when the subreddit is primarily US based. Standard caveat that this was my own personal experience and may not be reflective of the UK tre

Just had my first ever neurologist appointment at an NHS headache clinic, and idk if my expectations were too high or what, but I was honestly kind of floored by the lack of compassion the neurologist showed or even like curiosity or interest. Firstly, the patient who was in before me was running l

The pain is usually across my forehead and temples, behind my eyes, neck abs upper back, when it’s real bad my jaw is in pain and pain in my ears. The pain is often pressurised, like something is pushing inside my head or temples and it feels like a drill would relieve it. Sometimes it’s also shooti

I’ve been working at a small local pharmacy for about six months now. Long story short, I’ve noticed multiple (hundreds if not more) prescriptions that have been billed to insurance but the patient never received. It’s always brand meds like Nurtec, Qulipta, Ubrelvy, etc. We mostly use a third party

I just needed to vent about my depression and my issues with society's stance on it somewhere. I thought these were supposed to be the best years of my life? I'm not ugly, and I like to think I'm funny and friendly, so why don't people like me? I'm always alone. Always, always, always. I've spent my

Chronic fatigue. I feel so so tired and weak all the time. Brain fog so bad it is even hard to read and comprehend stuff. Insomnia. I have to take strong sedatives to sleep. I feel like death after waking up. Developed bruxism in my sleep. Noticed it only after it fvcked up all my teeth and they s

Hi all, I unfortunately, went through a tough antidepressant withdrawal from Venlafaxine, and after finding out how common the issue was I decided to get started on creating an application to help. The app is simple and just allows you to keep track of your symptoms as they come, so you can identify

*This is more of a rant than anything. I'm sorry for the formatting. I am on mobile and not really able to think clearly right now*   One month ago, I was put in a psych ward by my parents (I'm still a minor) during what was one of the worst depressive episodes I have ever had. I was physic

I am at the end of my rope right now, and I have nowhere else to go except jump. I wake up every morning wishing it would all stop, and it's my last thought before falling asleep. I am finishing up my PhD this year, but I don't have nearly the job prospects I was expecting. I am in a field as a m

*This is a super long post*, but before I started my AD I was looking for something detailed like this to see people's progressions on their meds. I had a hard time finding much, and this is why I decided to track my own progress and share after 6 weeks. Backstory: 26yr F, have had anxiety and mild

I take Venlafaxine. Just increased from 75 mg to 150 mg. I used to masturbate a lot. Not everyday...but most days. Now I have absolutely zero urge to. I’m talking to a girl now and she says that she’s a “freak” sexually. But I’m basically asexual now because of my meds. So of course.

Hi, Reddit, Over the past month, I have been weaning off of Venlafaxine, I was only on it for 3 months but it has been a debilitating experience that should be taken seriously! After a lot of research, I have noticed many people have been taking these medications for years and the withdrawal symptom