User Reviews for verapamil oral

I have had severe cluster headaches since about the time I turned 21. First and second major bouts were dealt with swiftly with the administration of moderate doses of Prednisone. My second most recent bout (2015), didn't respond to major doses of Prednisone and my neurologist decided to give Verapamil a try. It has kept my headaches at bay, taking 80mg 3x/day, but recently I have begun another sever bout. Upping the dose to 120 3x/day at first decreased the severity of pain from the headaches from an average of 8/10 to a 4/10. Over the last few days, I have been cluster free, just from upping the dose for a week. I think this drug is amazing. Also, shots of Sumatriptan are the only other way I've found relief, but I'd rather take a preventative drug than a responsive one.Read More Read Less

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After many echo grams and stress test to find out why I would suddenly feel like passing out. My NEW cardio doc told me to take it at night before bed. It worked, but it still doesn't bring down my blood pressure too much 178/82

took 480 out of hospital,got pounding in my head, lowered down to 240 worked but pounding came back, lowered to 120 worked for a while pounding came back. also in addition was taking 50 metoprolol with verapmil, continue extreme pulse like sensation in head. No relief from doctor.

I have been on 240MG of this medication since 1996 when I was diagnosed with 2 Cerebral Aneurysms. It was prescribed for High Blood Pressure and to prevent a Stroke. My blood Pressure has been fine and no strokes in all these (BLESSED) years. I again was diagnosed with 1 Cerebral Aneurysm in 2007.I continue to take this medication and I am great!

I was having 3 migraines a week. After taking verapamil, i am down to 1 migraine in two weeks!!! I have had slight dizziness but i am am to function!!

Have been on 480mg of varapamil daily for over 2 years now. My headache is continual, and has been with me for 3 1/3 years now. Verapamil has helped to lessen the pain for me by about 2 to 3 degrees on the pain scale. I have had minimul side affects, the constapation is something i was able to control with my diet. (fruits / vegs). Everytime I get my blood preasure taken it's in the 'perfect' range. For me, verapamil is part of a daily dose of meds. The days, i miss taking my varapamil are HORRIBLE. Read More Read Less

Over the many years that I've been on this medication I've been switched from the lower dose, years later to two times a day back to one time a day on 240 mg and now for the past year or so to 300 mg at bed time. It has always made my hair shed but not noticeable loss,(only to me), and the 300 mg has my body aching like fibromyalgia in the legs, thighs and other parts of the body. My blood pressure has not been normal on the 300 mg. Just side effects of pain.

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 increase in blurred vision. the last issue is sudden chills. All of these side effects are worth dealing with as long as my BP is controlled.The 20 th of Feb. my dosage needed to be increased to 120 mg x2 a day as my BP was no longer controlled by the 120mg x 1 a day.I expect to not have additional issues arise on 240 mg per day, if it happens my Physician appreciates patient input always, and will adjust or change if it becomes necessary.Read More Read Less

Was taking 240 mg of this. It worked well in lowering my HBP to 110/79 most of the time. This was good however, I hated taking this pill. I was extremely constipated, had headaches, lost of hair in large amounts, instantly felt like I was burning up, constantly wanted to urinate even it just a few drops and I was VERY RED in the face all the time on this drug and at times I sweat like a hog and felt flushed and faint. I even had my cardio doctor work with me and had him break my pill down in to 80 mgs three times a day. Couldn't get this right but this was to counteract the VERY RED face, I mean I thought I would pop I was so red and people would stare at me. Finally got off of this drug and am happy to say I am not having any of these effects any longer. However, I did have diabetes II and was able to get over it while I was on this drug. However, I didn't have it long or very bad I thought because I changed my eating habits and stopped sugars and starches and had my A1C back in normal range and has been ever since. So now I don't know if it was a side effect of a drug I hated that had lots of side effects on me or my better eating habits. I have to say at times this Verapamil was so good at lowering my high blood pressure that at times it dropped me very fast to 110/60. Read More Read Less

The drug along with nortriptyline that I have been taking for years is a added boost, I have migraines less often but my friends and family have noticed I lose my temper easily and lash out at them so I may stop taking it for a bit to see if that behavior stops.

I don't know if this is a side effect but sometimes when I take a deep breath feel funny like not enough air then goes away have felt this way since on medicine dr says he does not think its causing it and cant give me a reason I feel this way,thinking about seeing another dr. need answers

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My headaches have worsened and become more frequent in the 3 weeks since I began taking Verapamil 120mg/day. I have never had problems with anxiety or with sleeping however I am suffering with anxiety and insomnia terribly. I feel like I live in a constant state of caffiene jitters with this drug(and I rarely have caffeine)... I can't wait for this to leave my system!!!

Lost all my hair!!

shortness of breath. weight gain ,hives just dont feel good .