Caplyta stopped my migraines
I want to preface this post by saying I know that every migraineur is different, what works for some won't work for others. This medication has been life altering for me, and in no way was I expecting for it to affect my migraines. Just wanted to share just in case it could help someone.
I've had migraines for 7 years, since the birth of my one and only daughter. I passed the migraines off as I being a new mother and getting less rest until I couldn't ignore them any longer. They had became intractable and they have always been very hard to treat. I've tried all the medications except for Propanalol. The first real relief I got was when I started botox 3 years ago. Currently I'm on Vyepti with the botox, but even with that combination I was still having over 15 migraines a month. I would have a mild headache every single day, which made even the slightest trigger send me into a migraine. On top of this, 3 years ago I fell off my horse and injured my left shoulder. I still have pain with it now, as I'm still trying to find answers. The injury has caused cervical dystonia on my left side, which has exacerbated my migraines even more.
One month ago I went to see a new PCP to try to get off my Effexor (75mg) I felt it wasn't doing anything anymore and my PCP suggested I try adding Caplyta. Caplyta is ordered for patients who have schizophrenia, Bipolar or MDD. I have never been diagnosed with any of those conditions but it can help as an additive to another antidepressant/anti anxiety medication like Effexor. I said sure why not. For 2 weeks I had ZERO head pain. No headache, no migraine. It had been YEARS since I've had that long of relief. I finally did get a migraine but my meds knocked it out quickly and the next day when I usually have a "hangover" I felt fine. It has been over a month since starting Caplyta and I've had 3 migraines. Mostly hormone related I believe, but honestly I'm fine with that.
It's important to add that Caplyta is NOT intended for migraines. One of the side effects listed is actually headaches. It is a newer medication so I'm sure it hasn't even been through trials because that's not what the medication was intended for. I do not know why this medication is helping my migraines. My PCP was as shocked as I was. Only side effect of the medication that I've noticed is my right eyebrow twitching randomly. Maybe the starting of TD? Im not sure. I had not changed anything other than adding Caplyta. And at that point I had been without my Botox for 6 months (Fuck you insurance) and I was absolutely miserable.
I may be a rare case. I just wanted to share. I read everyone's posts and sympathize and relate so much. Many of you have been struggling way longer than me. ❤️