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(Message started by: big guy on Nov 12^th, 2006, 8:19am)

Title: I think my cycle is finally over
Post by big guy on Nov 12^th, 2006, 8:19am

My current cycle started July 10. Since it was my first cycle in such a long time I really did not know what to expect. I thought it was over a few weeks ago as I went PF for5 days but then got hit 3 days in a row then PF for another week then got hit 2 days. I have been headache free now for 16 days. I am tapering off of my meds. Right now I am still taking 2x180 verapamil, 1/2 neurontin and 5 mg melatonin. Does Verapamil need to be tapered? I am really ready to get off these meds.

PF days to everyone

Big Guy

Title: Re: I think my cycle is finally over
Post by roy21302 on Nov 12^th, 2006, 9:27am

Guy,
Glad to hear that your getting some PF time. I would think you should taper the Verap down, I would suggest you ask your Doc or Pharmacis for advise. I know that they affect you Blood pressure so best do it properly. Good luck long may you stay PF
Cheers Roy ;)

Title: Re: I think my cycle is finally over
Post by E-Double on Nov 12^th, 2006, 9:33am

Glad to hear it!
Yes Verapamil needs to be tapered.
It took me 15 weeks to taper off of 600mg of it @ 40 mg per week.
Since you are on a lower dose and probably on an extended release by the way you describe your dosing schedule I would talk to your doctor to see how to do it.

Title: Re: I think my cycle is finally over
Post by georgej on Nov 12^th, 2006, 11:42am

Congratulations, BG. Glad to hear that the beast has left the building.

Best wishes,

George

Title: Re: I think my cycle is finally over
Post by chewy on Nov 12^th, 2006, 7:11pm

I taper off 480 mg in less than 2 weeks.

Title: Re: I think my cycle is finally over
Post by jon019 on Nov 12^th, 2006, 7:27pm

Glad to hear cycle over BG,

What chewy said. From 480, you can taper to zip in 1-2 weeks (per my neuro). Said it in a way that left no doubt (suspect if would be a different story for prescribed use of high BP).

Regards

Jon

Title: Re: I think my cycle is finally over
Post by LeLimey on Nov 13^th, 2006, 3:26am

Hey big guy, just wanted to add I'm chuffed to bits that your cycle is over! Thats the best news possible :)
Helen

Title: Re: I think my cycle is finally over
Post by big guy on Nov 13^th, 2006, 7:16am

Thanks everyone,

I have already tapered from 720 mg to 360 mg of verapamil. From 2400 to 300mg of neurontin and completely off the prednisone. I took too much prednisone for too long and I think I am suffering for that now. every muscle in my body hurts and I am still puffed up like a toad, but I think that will pass just as the CH finally did.

PF days to all

Big Guy