Don't really feel like going on holiday.....

You can actually get them as 0.5 but most people I know seem to then stay on 1.5. As I said before my neighbour swears by them.

My prostate is fine so all should be well!!

OH is retired GP.

Pharmacist idea is a good one, althoughnours is a dispensing practice so it would have to be a random pharmacist.

GP is suggesting 1.5 of pizotifen (info in packet syas you can take up to 4.5 so this is quite a small dose), but OH concurs with what you are saying tegan which is to start on a smaller amount by cutting up the tablet.

The dosulepin is only 25mg which is a teeny dose.

I will think about what to do for the best.

I think you start with 0.5 and thenstep up to 1.5. i know you can take it with sumatriptan but not sure about dosulepin I didn't know dosulepin was for migraines]. You must ring the GP and ask for advice because only he can change to dose and do another scrip if needed; the pharmacist won't be able to do anything without a script from the surgery I would have thought.

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Mishap Is your OH a retired pharmacist? A retired GP? Ask him where he got this information from. If he can't remember (and even if he can) then find out from the horse's mouth, either GP or pharmacist. The medication will be no use to you if you don't take it, or take a quarter dose. Ask a professional!

mishap I have just come on and found your thread, I think you are wise, have a good rest, be kind to yourself. {{{hugs}}}

Pharmacist is best idea! They have computer program's with all the drug interactions on. I know you shouldn't take it if you're breast feeding or have an enlarged prostrate!

Mishap I think perhaps talking to your pharmacist might be a good idea. I found mine so very helpful when I had a question about something the doc prescribed. I think they are usually very knowledgeable.

I do hope you can get some reassurance

Phone your GP! You need peace of mind and if the call makes your GP check his advice you may feel more confident to follow his advice. There are always new guidelines and updates on drugs as far as I understand so maybe some new info is available that you OH has not seen.

Thank you for all helpful posts.

Here's the current sitch - went to doc's and explained problem. He put me on something (Pizotifen) to try and ease the migraines. Got home - OH (ex-GP) is saying no I shouldn't take that dose (but should take a quarter of it) and I should wait 6-8 weeks after stopping tiny 25mg dose of dosulepin (which I'm currently on for the migraine) before I start it. Exact opposite info as GP gave who said go stricht ahead - now what the hell do I do??!!

Is this just my anxious OH being over-anxious? Does he know something I don't? My inclination is to ring GP and see what he says - btu OH insists he doesn't want me to do this.

Is it any wonder I have migraine?!

I'm sure you've done the right thing Mishap See what the doctor says, give it a while and see how you feel. A holiday when you're too stressed to enjoy it is no holiday at all.

Best thing we did Mamie getting a telepeage tag. it makes my job easier as I was always the one raking for the correct money.

Dear Mishap, you'll feel so much better now that you've made your decision. Good luck for your doctors visit.

Add my DH. He is also stressful to go away with.

janerowena and kittylester - yes we do seem to be married to clones of the same man! They are exhausting to go anywhere with!

I try to avoid holidays now and really don't miss them. It's hard work getting ready to go, tiring keeping up with himself and wonderful to get back to our own bed!

I'm sure you feel a huge sense of relief Mishap and will rest easier tonight in your own home than en route!

You've made the right decision, Mishap. It doesn't mean that you can't still go on holiday when the time is more right for you. Now at least you don't have the added strain of an impending holiday hanging over you.
Try and relax now. Be as kind to yourself as you can. You deserve it. .

I think with all you have on your plate it's no wonder you have migraines. Try to have your holiday at home. If everyone thinks you've gone away, leave it that way and hide in the garden under a big hat.

Mishap your body is making the decision for you. You have had so much to deal with I don't know how you are still standing!! Maybe your GP will say you shouldn't go and you can use cancel the holiday and reclaim from insurance. I am amazed you have kept going so long. Sending you and . We are our own worst enemies when we should be our own best friends. You are an inspirations lady. Take care and try to relax - if possible.

janerowena you husband sounds like mine too though maybe not for the same reason. Mine just doesn't like to miss anything. I keep threatening to get him a big yellow umbrella to hold up as he leads his party (well me!!) along.

Mishap - I'm glad the decision has finally been made and hope that eases your mind a little and gives you the opportunity to rest at home.

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Right decision I think Mishap.
Janerowena it might help to get the Bip and Go thing that you put on your windscreen and then you use the Télépeage lanes on the autoroute. There is a site in English, very easy to set up and the tolls are taken straight from your bank account. It makes life so much easier.

Mishap . Such a relief to have made a decision and you can enjoy your hols another time when things are easier for you all.

So sorry mishap - like you I am dreading a three week touring holiday in France next month. Gagagran and I share the same husband I think, but where he is very fit, I have arthritis, have had skin cancer so try to stay out of the sun (we are going to Beziers for a week) and get tired very easily. So him buying a four day pass to all the sights of Paris and telling me that I will have to run around on the metro was a good start. I think we are staying in 5 different places, with son as well, so loads of washing while we are away and on our return we are straight into visiting relatives and having others to stay with us. I feel exhausted before we have even gone. DBH keeps on talking about 'not wasting a moment'. Plus for two weeks we shall be internetless.

He has always been the same, at first I was pleased when he took over our holiday planning but now I long for a relaxing beach holiday in a small pretty quiet town in the UK, rather than stressing about toll money, trying to remember the names of car parts in french when we have our annual breakdown and trying not to lose my temper when our bags are taken away in Carrefour for being too big. As if we look like shoplifters.

So migraine or not, I am actually quite jealous, mishap. I'm not driving so have no excuse not to go.

I think you've done the right thing.
Make sure you give the gp all the facts. If you don't tell them --- well, we're not psychic!