Midrin and Dizziness: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• April 5, 2011

For Headache "Midrin worked so much better for my cluster headaches. Indomethacin temporarily relieved the headache, but the side effects of dizziness and fatigue were counterproductive. Midrin allowed me to function, and I felt refreshed and focused the morning after. I've been on many medications for my headaches, Midrin was the magic bullet. It's unfortunate I can no longer find it."

• Jay...
• September 18, 2010

For Headache "I find that Midrin works as an abortive for my migraines when my preventatives fail. In fact, it works better than the triptans (i.e., Replax, Imitrex, Aexert) and equal to Toradol injections. I only need to take one or rarely two tablets to mitigate the worst of the symptoms. The only problem is that I sometimes get a bit dizzy and panic-prone as a side effect of Midrin. I know this is just mental, though, as I've taken the medication safely for many years. The relief the medication creates is sometimes incredible and worth the side effects. I find this medication also relieves my occipital neuralgia as well. I've never gotten rebound as I don't take it very often or need multiple doses."

• caa...
• June 25, 2010

For Headache "I LOVE Midrin for headaches. I often get tension and cluster headaches and sometimes migraines, and I have tried TONNES of medicines (naproxen, diclofenac, Imitrex, ibuprofen, and all the over-the-counter medicines). Though it is not covered by my insurance, the cost (about $1 per pill) is WELL worth it. Midrin does not make me dizzy or tired. I usually only need one or two, and I have yet to have a rebound headache or upset stomach from it. I have been using it for years now. Ibuprofen does help in high doses, but anything over 400 mg makes me dizzy."

• Tri...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 23, 2015

For Headache "This was the first medication I received for my migraines, and it worked for 90% of my migraines. However, the side effects left me dizzy, disoriented, drowsy, and just generally intoxicated and unable to perform normal work. I switched to Fioricet, and it's been a much better experience since."