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(Message started by: dmurp on Oct 24^th, 2006, 4:27pm)

Title: Verapamil/Lithium/prednisone
Post by dmurp on Oct 24^th, 2006, 4:27pm

I have been in cycle since August 7. Taking Lithium 300mg three times a day. I have done the prednisone taper three times while I am on I am cluster free no soon than the last day I get hit again. I can no longer take the prednisone my nuero said for a while and started me on 160 of verapamil yesterday. I have been hit 7 times since I took it last night. How long till it works? I am on a low dose cause my bp is usually 110/60 and she wants to start low. What do you think?

Title: Re: Verapamil/Lithium/prednisone
Post by BigCoffinHunter on Oct 24^th, 2006, 7:22pm

It takes several weeks to build up to an effective dose....and 160 is a very very low dose for CH. Usually one starts taking it at the same time as beginning a steroid taper.

Title: Re: Verapamil/Lithium/prednisone
Post by Jonny on Oct 24^th, 2006, 8:04pm

on 10/24/06 at 16:27:04, dmurp wrote:

I am on a low dose cause my bp is usually 110/60 and she wants to start low. What do you think?

I think she is very smart!.....it will take between 7-10 days to saturate your system. If you have a dizziness please let your doc know!!....and it is not wise to drink any energy drinks while you are on Verapamil.

I took Lithium and Verapamil everyday for over 14 years, feel free to PM me if you have any questions.