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Title: Verapamil--Questions Post by Superirish2005 on Aug 8th, 2007, 4:58pm I just started taking Verapamil on Monday and have not had an attack since then. I take 3 doses of 80mg a day (is that enough or should it be 240mg) Does it really completely stop the attacks from happening? anyone have success or no success with it? |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by Guiseppi on Aug 8th, 2007, 5:11pm I did not have success at that level, back then I weighed about 175 pounds. At that level I wasn't getting any relief and switched to Lithium, (my current prevent). It can take several days or even weeks to ramp up in your system. I'd still want to keep the oxygen tank near by. (You didn't mention oxygen but that should really be your FIRST line abortive if it isn't already. The triptans are great as a last ditch rescue but the Oxygen is cheap and has none of the nasty side effects.) Guiseppi |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by Superirish2005 on Aug 8th, 2007, 5:16pm is it possible for verapamil to work within a couple days or is it just a coincidence? you sure 80mg for three pills a day is enough or should I contact my doctor? |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by Guiseppi on Aug 8th, 2007, 6:27pm I have seen dosing approaching a thousand mg a day. And I've seen success at doses as low as low as what you're taking. Work with your doctor as this med can cause dangerously low blood pressure. As with everything else about this frustrating condition, what works for one doesn't always work for another so it's mostly trial and error. If you don't have oxygen yet as your abort please try and get that. Will abort in as little as 6 minutes for me and no side effects. Especially while you'r still in the experiment mode with your prevent, it's always comforting to know you have the 02 to fall back on!!! Guiseppi |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by chewy on Aug 8th, 2007, 9:03pm TROLL ALERT! |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by Bob_Johnson on Aug 9th, 2007, 7:59am http://www.headachedrugs.com/pdf/ha2006.pdf Dr. Robbins site. Then explore the entire site by deleting everything following. com/ and then hit enter. ========================================================================= Here is a link to read and print and take to your doctor. It describes preventive, transitional, abortive and surgical treatments for CH. Written by one of the better headache docs in the U.S. (2002) http://www.brightok.net/~mnjday/chtherapy.pdf Generally, it takes a couple of weeks or more before you can judge the effectiveness of Verap. Dose is about 1/3 of what many folks find necessary. Good resources in these two links. |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by Superirish2005 on Aug 9th, 2007, 10:57am started taking verapamil Monday night and so far no clusters, coincidence or does it work that quickly? |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by clusterwife on Aug 9th, 2007, 4:09pm When chewed with wine, yes, it takes effect almost instantly. You've asked the same qustion on 3 different threads. Come on super...........! Leah. |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by Superirish2005 on Aug 9th, 2007, 4:22pm clusterwife, are you gonna be like brewcrew and start being ignorant to me for asking a question.....why? |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Aug 10th, 2007, 12:31pm on 08/09/07 at 16:22:06, Superirish2005 wrote:
Listen, SuperIrritant. The last time you came here, you didn't make any friends. Do NOT vent your frustration on the ladies of our family. Regarding your verapimil, I dont know if 80mg 3X per day is enough. You might consider upping your dose to 2 pills of 120mg, but, talk to your doctor first. |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by Brewcrew on Aug 10th, 2007, 12:57pm on 08/10/07 at 12:31:36, BMoneeTheMoneeMan wrote:
Now that right thar is some funny stuff. [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by chewy on Aug 10th, 2007, 3:54pm on 08/09/07 at 16:22:06, Superirish2005 wrote:
Heres one possible explanation: Because you are a low life fucking troll. Justa thought. |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by JenniferD on Aug 10th, 2007, 5:48pm on 08/10/07 at 16:18:23, Jonny wrote:
ROFLMAO oh sorry! I think he said he didn't want it posted again. edit to add: here, lemme try to remove it |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by JenniferD on Aug 10th, 2007, 5:52pm on 08/10/07 at 16:18:23, Jonny wrote:
nope, still there. My bad! ;;D |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by phil_h on Aug 10th, 2007, 6:53pm jennifer, i'm surprized by your post.....i guess even the lovely people react to the superirish virus........you guys all crack me up ..... as a new poster i've been a little slow on the uptake...i was going reply to this guy , but couldn't follow the too many questions......i'll lay back and figure out how the adults react before posting....good thing my 7 sentence reply to this guy took me 1/2 hour....once ready to post , i checked and read some of the adults/regulars responses .....i guess i'm too new to identify trolls yet.............you guys are great....superirish virus is disturbing...phil h |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by Superirish2005 on Aug 13th, 2007, 2:12pm wow, nice thread of insults and attacks, much appreciated! |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by George_J on Aug 13th, 2007, 3:04pm on 08/13/07 at 14:12:27, Superirish2005 wrote:
You're welcome. http://usera.imagecave.com/georgboise/HorsesAss.jpg Now get lost. |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by sue_g on Aug 20th, 2007, 7:31pm Aug 2nd I just started Vernamil, 120mg/day. I have had only 1 night without the beast. I'm considering to stop it. Tell me..Is it suppose to be a preventive or abortive? Does it usually take a couple of days or so to settle in? I am thankful for the oxgyen I have... its a life saver. |
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Title: Re: Verapamil--Questions Post by Linda_Howell on Aug 20th, 2007, 11:07pm Sue, we want to end this thread so please know this. Verapamil is a preventative. any and all questions I will personally answer if you want to pm me. :-/ |
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