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Migraine is a neurological disease, of which the most common symptom is an intense and disabling episodic headache. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on o...

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Hello all,
I'm new here and I've been suffering from migraines every other day for over 6 years. I have tried Depakote but it has made me gain too much weight so now the doctor has me trying Verapamil. Has anyone tried this medication and if so was it effective for you?
Posted on 06/15/09, 08:06 pm
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Reply #11 - 09/30/09  12:19pm
" Drink lots of fluids to keep yourself well hydrated; that will help with any orthostatic (positional) hypotension. And just be careful when going from sitting to standing and when leaning over then standing up. Slow and easy and you should be fine! "
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