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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
Too Soon To Tell
worked years ago..trying again but already takin beta blocker for heart so cant do much of a calcium channel blocker
Too Soon To Tell
no side effects.
Too Soon To Tell
It seems to be working so far. It's only been 2 weeks.
Considering
This is the one my neurologist wants to put me on
Not Working
side effects were terrible
Not Working
same nervous jittery feeling had to quit it.
Not Working
doc tried to switch me with horrible results was off beta blocker for 3 days...I had ended up back in the hospital twice in 24 hours
Not Working
did not work for me..
Not Working
It would not keep my heart in rhythm.
Not Working
Gave me a horrible rash.
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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] -
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]
