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(also known as Calan SR, Verelan)
Verapamil (brand names: Isoptin, Verelan, Calan, Bosoptin) is an L-type calcium channel blocker. It has been used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, and most recently, headaches. Verapamil has also been used as a vasodilator during cryopreservation of blood vessels. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| High Blood Pressure | 32 |
88% |
| Migraine Headaches | 24 |
75% |
| Arrhythmias | 23 |
65% |
| Heart Failure | 2 |
100% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 80% (101
Members)
find Verapamil helpful
Verapamil Reviews
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Daily. But I forget. A lot.
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Help with reducing my HA
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makes me tired or want to yawn all the time, discontinued.
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just started my neurologist says it is really good we will see it is a preventative
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I took this for a year and it took all headaches/migraines away except for one/month. Downside was that if I would even have a sip of alcohol it would almost immediately put me into a sleepy daze. I suppose a small price to pay for no migraines!
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Taking for blood pressure. Seems to be doing OK. 240mg.
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This helps me with my stress level.
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Knitting helps me stay focused on something and keeps my mind off my worries and produce something tangible and meaningful at the same time.
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I still have palps but they are milder.
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no longer using
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Verapamil was a last resort solution for me as well and I was surprised that it actually seemed to work. That was not the only med. change made so I ... [More] -
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I took Verapamil over a year ago. I was getting very frequent "regular" headaches and several migraines a month and this med dropped the num... [More] -
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Hi Jacee, I have also had chronic daily migraine for years, 10 to be exact, so i feel your pain. I am confused by verapamil as a last resort...in ... [More] -
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Well, verapamil though powerful stuff, is basically a vascular dilator. You mention "last resort" but I can think of a lot of medications u... [More] -
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HI all I was just put on verapamil as a last resort medication my by neru... after this he sais my only other option is surgery.. Kinda dont want to g... [More]
