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Verapamil Taper Question
« on: Jul 27th, 2005, 10:15am » |
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Hello friends.
I've been taking 360 mg a day (120 mg pills X3) of verapamil for about two and a half weeks. The good news is that I've had about a week or so pain free. This cycle has been much longer than my previous cycles (usully 4--6 weeks, this one is on week 17) so I'm not sure if the Beast has just run it's course or if it's the drugs. I still get occasional shadows but I get that when my cycle is on the downwind as well.
So, I'm thinking of tapering the verapamil - any suggestions how I might go about it? I got the perscription from my GP and told me to take the script until the pills run out (about ten days from now). I don't think I want to go cold turkey from what I've read so I could use a little advice from the "not so ready for prime time medical community" here.
Thanks.
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Re: Verapamil Taper Question
« Reply #1 on: Jul 27th, 2005, 11:22am » |
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My doc tells me to drop 120 mg every 2 or 3 days, so go to 240mg for 2-3 days then 120 for a couple of days, then nada.
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Re: Verapamil Taper Question
« Reply #2 on: Jul 27th, 2005, 2:23pm » |
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Just my thoughts
Give the Doc. a quick call for her/his advise. May want you to follow through a little longer before tapering off and possibly agrivating the nightmare.
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Re: Verapamil Taper Question
« Reply #3 on: Jul 29th, 2005, 5:26am » |
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Great advice toast! 
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Re: Verapamil Taper Question
« Reply #4 on: Jul 29th, 2005, 2:03pm » |
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Thanks for the advice - it's much appreciated. I called my doc and he suggested to give it another 5-7 days then taper 120mg every three days and see how I react.
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Re: Verapamil Taper Question
« Reply #5 on: Jul 30th, 2005, 7:58am » |
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Hi Wip,
What I usually do is wait until I have two solid weeks without any headaches and then will start reducing. That may be why the doc said to wait another week. I get hit about 1-2 times a week while using Verapmil. (Far better than the usual 8-10 times.)
I hope you will stay PF.
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Re: Verapamil Taper Question
« Reply #6 on: Jul 31st, 2005, 8:08pm » |
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It's great to hear that Verap works for you Wip and wish I could say the same. I'm chronic and have been taking it for 18 months but still getting attacked. I'm thinking of stopping it as seems a waste of time and money to keep up with something that isn't working.
Hope the good news for you continues,
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Jacqs
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Re: Verapamil Taper Question
« Reply #7 on: Jul 31st, 2005, 8:18pm » |
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on Jul 31st, 2005, 8:08pm, Kiwiinoz58 wrote:It's great to hear that Verap works for you Wip and wish I could say the same. I'm chronic and have been taking it for 18 months but still getting attacked. I'm thinking of stopping it as seems a waste of time and money to keep up with something that isn't working.
Hope the good news for you continues,
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I'm in the same boat........
What kind of verapamil are ya taking though??
I have noticed a substantial difference since changing from extended release to the regular.
I still get hit but I think the frequency is down ......
Still thinking of detoxing though, just need the balls
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Re: Verapamil Taper Question
« Reply #8 on: Jul 31st, 2005, 8:23pm » |
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Hi E,
I take 2 SR 240mg and 1 SR 160mg every morning. That is how my nuero insists I take it as I get hit mostly in the day. But why should we continue taking a drug that is dangerous for our hearts if it's not working? I like you though, am scared to just stop them. Let me know if you find some balls then lend them to me 
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