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edsiajb
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Missed Verap = no headache???
« on: Sep 7th, 2007, 10:10am » |
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I started Verapamil 12 days ago along with a Prednisone taper. While on the Prednisone, I had no headaches but as soon as the taper was finished, they were back...every night like clockwork with moderate to strong shadows throughout the day.
So last night I had no headache. I awoke this morning elated but realized that I had missed my dose of Verapamil yesterday evening. Could there be a connection between the missed dose and no headache? I don't think so but I have to ask.
Also, the Imitrex injections are like a miracle. I know that will diminish with useage. Right now, I get relief within four to seven minutes of the injection.
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Re: Missed Verap = no headache???
« Reply #1 on: Sep 7th, 2007, 12:13pm » |
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I doubt the missed dose had anything to do with it. Verap takes at least 14 days to get into your system and begin to work. Enjoy your break.
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Re: Missed Verap = no headache???
« Reply #2 on: Sep 7th, 2007, 1:06pm » |
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Thanks. My nuero said something about the Verap taking 14 days. He gave me some samples of the Imetrex injectors (my insurance only pays for a few per month...I've been buying it out-of-pocket so I was very thankful) and he said he was "confident" that I would be CH free before the Imitrex ran out.
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Re: Missed Verap = no headache???
« Reply #3 on: Sep 10th, 2007, 11:53pm » |
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If I miss a dose of Varap it seems to take about 2 or 3 days to hit me then I will get hit,at least thats how it is for me.
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Re: Missed Verap = no headache???
« Reply #4 on: Sep 11th, 2007, 2:57am » |
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Echo what Dave said, I've tried 3 times now to taper off the stuff. I'm on 480mg a day and completely PF, but 3 to 4 days after I start reducing the dosage (very slowly I might add, 80mg a week was my plan) I get hit horribly, then it takes about 2 days back at 480 to get back pf.
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Re: Missed Verap = no headache???
« Reply #5 on: Sep 11th, 2007, 6:38am » |
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I have missed my evening dose a couple of times (I am taking 480mg daily) and have been on Verapamil for 11 months now but seem to get heavy shadows if I miss a dose. I am still in full cycle.
I now put my daily dose in a separate pill bottle and never miss taking it as it is routine for me now.
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Re: Missed Verap = no headache???
« Reply #6 on: Sep 11th, 2007, 12:20pm » |
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Well...I've been PF for several days now. Still having some mild to moderate shadows during the day but no big hit at night.
My Verap is 240mg.
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Re: Missed Verap = no headache???
« Reply #7 on: Sep 11th, 2007, 4:45pm » |
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Are you taking it religously, if so its probably taking effect and you can rest easy!
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Re: Missed Verap = no headache???
« Reply #8 on: Sep 17th, 2007, 10:03am » |
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Oddly enough, during some cycles it has seemed that quiting verapamil has coincided with the end of attacks for me. I've seen a couple of others post similar effect. Usually I am down to mainly heavy shadows at that point, so hard to tell for sure. But I did feel there was a connection.
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