I was placed on 120 mg Verapamil once a day in April of 2007. For going on 8 years on the same dosage my BP remained at safe levels. I had minimal side effects and can only report excessive sweating out and in doors an issue not present before taking this Medication. I have experienced mild constipation which I remedy with yogurt Activia with live cultures, and I eat plenty of fruit.I also have an...
Tony | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/19/2007
Condition: Cluster Headache Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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My Dr. prescribed verapamil and Imitrex for my cluster headaches. My headaches were so bad I used to sleep on the bathroom floor because it was quiet and dark. After treatment I have not had another episode for almost 3 years.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/19/2007
Condition: Cluster Headache Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/13/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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grandma8 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
Verapamil has kept tachycardia under control for about 20 years.
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bk | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/1/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/7/2007
Condition: Cluster Headache Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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Grammypop | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/29/2007
Condition: Migraine Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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I have gone from one three-day migraine per month to infrequent episodes. This has been great for me.
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hjssqfan | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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My blood pressure was very high and my dr had to keep increasing the dose of Verapamil to lower it. Im on 360 mg now and its still not where it should be.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/5/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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eco4iam | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/2/2007
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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It took a little while for my body to adjust to it, but I have been on it for 4 years and my bp is great, also no noticeable side effects.
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