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(Message started by: Jeepgun on Apr 12^th, 2004, 3:59pm)

Title: Verapamil Dosage
Post by Jeepgun on Apr 12^th, 2004, 3:59pm

I'm currently taking 120 mg of Verapamil/day. I've been pain-free for a few days and deliriously pleased about that, but last night, I got nailed with a cluster that was pretty bad.

What mg dosages are other people taking? Just wondering if I should double up on mine...

Thanks.

-Frank

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by Tiannia on Apr 12^th, 2004, 4:06pm

on 04/11/04 at 10:11:29, jonny wrote:

480 Verap and 600 Lith has been rockin my world for over a decade......I would actually kill anyone that tried to take it from me, Thats how good it works for me.

...........................jonny

A lot of people swear by the combo of Verap with Lithium. Jonny has been taking it for over 10 yrs, if I remember right.

-Tia

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by Gena on Apr 12^th, 2004, 4:10pm

was at 180 now I'm taking 240

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by Jeepgun on Apr 12^th, 2004, 4:13pm

Thank you, Tia & Gena. So far, the V'mil seems to be working well, but if I get another cluster, I'm going to double up on it and see what happens. I am not at risk for low blood pressure, so it shouldn't be a problem. If that still doesn't knock it out, I'm going to talk to my GP about lithium. Thanks again. PFDAN vibes to you!

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by BillyJ. on Apr 12^th, 2004, 4:14pm

Frank,
Please do not double your dose without your Dr.s
aproval.I take 960/day and have been for over a year.
My BP runs on the high side so with the verap it is
perfect.However,not everyone can take high doses of
verap because it lowers their BP too much.
PF2U,Billy

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by Gena on Apr 12^th, 2004, 4:20pm

on 04/12/04 at 16:13:50, Jeepgun wrote:

Please do not double up on your own, I went to my doc and got permission to do so, please do the same!!!

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by Rock_Lobster on Apr 12^th, 2004, 4:21pm

720mg/day (240x3)

Getting ready to taper down to nothing over the next month or two.

Rock

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by Cerberus on Apr 12^th, 2004, 5:27pm

Jeepster,

So far I've gotten by on 120mg a day while in cycle, but, many take much higher doses than that.

Ramon

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by Redd715 on Apr 12^th, 2004, 6:18pm

As of tonight I'm to take a 300 mg. once a day dosage. I am at risk for low BP and I normally run about 100/70 or so last time I was in I was 78/43...but a second reading was 109/60...today's was 98/69 and I've been on the verapamil for 14 days.....Now this is my first bout with this demon....so not sure what or where I go from here....just beginning to learn...but this is week 6 .....and so far still counting... :-/

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by Lizzie2 on Apr 12^th, 2004, 6:51pm

Hiya Jeep,

Always, always check with your doctor before changing a medication dose, as everyone else has recommended here! I am currently on 120mg of verapamil (non-extended release) taken 4 times a day. It is not the most effective thing for me for preventing clusters. Before I had CH, I was on 240mg of Extended Release (ER) for my NDPH, but once I got clusters, it was tripled to 720mg and then later to 960mg. My blood pressure could not tolerate the higher two doses, but they were also the only two that prevented the clusters for me. Good luck with it!!

Lizzie :)

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by Pegase on Apr 12^th, 2004, 7:14pm

240mg --- 3 X 80 mg;-) It did the job...

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by Leesa on Apr 12^th, 2004, 8:12pm

Dave WAS taking 240 x 2 a day if that helps any.
Leesa ;;D

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by 5-string on Apr 12^th, 2004, 10:31pm

240x2 per day(Aug.-Nov.)cyle ended.
240x1 a day through Jan.
120x1 a day for now.
My cycle is due this July so I'll bump back up to 240 in June.
I would recommend(if you hav'nt already) that you buy a blood pressure monitor. Mine cost $39.00 and it works great.
...Mark..

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by Drk^Angel on Apr 12^th, 2004, 10:32pm

I found my effective dose to be around 720 - 960 mg/day. That reminds me... I need to call my doc to get my script renewed... Thanks.

PFDAN...................................... Drk^Angel

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by Mr.Happy on Apr 13^th, 2004, 12:12am

on 04/12/04 at 15:59:44, Jeepgun wrote:

I'm currently taking 120 mg of Verapamil/day.

120/day is kids play. Doubling....or even more is in order. Reckon I'm in a minority of ONE, when it comes to asking the doc first. I take as needed, w/o crossing lines of stupidity, then call the doc and let him know what's working. He doesn't mind........he kinda likes the feedback. All verap is taken in standard release form Every 8 Hours, w/o error. Ever. Luckily, I haven't joined the coronary thrombosis or cardiac infarction clubs yet. When my chest starts spazzing, take two aspirin and yer good for another 100 miles. It's not like I'm snorting speed and shooting up heron......
If you got other medical probs that prohibit this adventurous protocol, disregard all of the above. That's why cable has 100+ channels.
YOU are your best advocate.

Better living thru chemicals.......
RJ

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by stuey on Apr 13^th, 2004, 10:15am

I take 960 mg SR a day as well. Nothing lower worked for me and as Billy posted I also take it for high blood pressure.

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by helpless23 on Apr 13^th, 2004, 11:08am

My husband takes 240 SR X 2 a day and has been pain free since March 2nd.

Yay! ;;D

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by Jeepgun on Apr 13^th, 2004, 12:54pm

Thanks, everyone. I have no medical problems at all. I've been healthy as a horse, my entire life. So far, with the exception of the headache I had the night before last, I've been pain-free since starting the Verapamil. For now, I'll stick with my present dosage, but if I start getting more headaches, then I'll start ramping it up. Thanks again.

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by ZAIRA on Apr 13^th, 2004, 4:15pm

Ciao ;), my dosage of verapamil is from 240 mg to 980 max... (to this dosage when we don't speak about than normal life, but of hell :-X )

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by Miklos on Apr 13^th, 2004, 5:25pm

In cycle, I take 480 mg/day of Calan SR; generic verapamil does not work as well. I also take 900 mg/day of Eskalith which also works better than the generic lithium carbonate.

Nonetheless, I will still get some headaches at night.

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by broomhilda on Apr 13^th, 2004, 5:51pm

Jeep, as others have said please consult with your doctor before going up!

I am currently on 560 mgs general verap and am going up to 640, today

Glad you getting results on your current doseage

Take care
Andrea

Title: Re: Verapamil Dosage
Post by Tim_w on Apr 13^th, 2004, 10:13pm

1200 here
TimW Happy Pappy