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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
Not Working
the SR made my blood pressure swing high and low
Not Working
No side effects but it doesnt seem to be stopping the headaches!!
Not Working
Originally taken for high blood pressure, stopped working.
Not Working
While Verapamil did lower my blood pressure, side effects became too much to handle.
Not Working
Didn't do nothin'.
Not Working
Caused major problems with being able to even walk at a brisk pace
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Dropped my rate to the 30's
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too soon to really know, I could not get it down.
Not Working
Not using anymore. Didn't work, just side effects were experienced.
Not Working
I switched to this after taking the Nifedipine for awhile as I wanted to only have to take one pill a day. Bad move. Switched back after about a month!
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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] -
Verapamil????
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] -
Verapamil????
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]
