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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 | 25 |
76% |
| Arrhythmias | 23 |
65% |
| Heart Failure | 2 |
100% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 80% (102
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Verapamil Reviews
Somewhat Helpful
240mg per day. A hypertension treatment although I didn't have high blood pressure, so I feel pretty run down all day. My heart feels like it doesnt work right if I drink Cappuccino... so no more morning joy.
Somewhat Helpful
only heped the blood pressuer, not the palpitations
Somewhat Helpful
It seems to be working because I no longer wake up with a migraine but Ive had to go up to a higher dosage last week
Somewhat Helpful
It's been about 10 years since I quit taking Verapamil and similiar, no comment.
Somewhat Helpful
MY HBP HAS BEEN PRETTY GOOD SO I GUESS IT'S WORKING.
Somewhat Helpful
Off this now-was on it for about 6months
Somewhat Helpful
Appears to be helping somewhat with frequency and possibly with intensity
Somewhat Helpful
doubled dose from when first taking
Somewhat Helpful
So far, it has decreased the length of my headace even though I still have a headache every day.
Too Soon To Tell
was perscribed for hemiplegic migraines 1 month ago diagnosed with ACM 2 weeks after release from hosp.
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Verapamil????
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] -
Verapamil????
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] -
Verapamil????
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]
