Imitrex and post menopausal migraines?

Migraines are a very common problem for women who are peri menopausal, menopausal, or post menopausal. A history of migraines before peri menopause began may even be an indicator of frequent migraines during menopause. These migraines are triggered by changes in the level of estrogen and for women who are undergoing hormone replacement therapy, the cure may be worse than the symptoms it's trying to cure.

Common triggers for headaches should be avoided if possible. These could be light, smells, hunger, loud noises, motion, travel, perfume or strong scents, second hand smoke or smoking, stress, caffeine, medications, sleep disturbances, and hormone changes. Tricyclic antidepressants including imipramine (Elavil) and norpramine can be helpful. Other antidepressants including Prozac and Zoloft may also be helpful in preventing migraines. Triptans such as sumatriptan or Imitrex increase the serotonin levels in the brain and are a mainstay acute attack treatment for those with disabling attacks.

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