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(Message started by: edsiajb on Sep 7^th, 2007, 10:10am)

Title: Missed Verap = no headache???
Post by edsiajb on Sep 7^th, 2007, 10:10am

I started Verapamil 12 days ago along with a Prednisone taper. While on the Prednisone, I had no headaches but as soon as the taper was finished, they were back...every night like clockwork with moderate to strong shadows throughout the day.

So last night I had no headache. I awoke this morning elated but realized that I had missed my dose of Verapamil yesterday evening. Could there be a connection between the missed dose and no headache? I don't think so but I have to ask.

Also, the Imitrex injections are like a miracle. I know that will diminish with useage. Right now, I get relief within four to seven minutes of the injection.

Title: Re: Missed Verap = no headache???
Post by DennisM1045 on Sep 7^th, 2007, 12:13pm

I doubt the missed dose had anything to do with it. Verap takes at least 14 days to get into your system and begin to work. Enjoy your break.

-Dennis-

Title: Re: Missed Verap = no headache???
Post by edsiajb on Sep 7^th, 2007, 1:06pm

Thanks. My nuero said something about the Verap taking 14 days. He gave me some samples of the Imetrex injectors (my insurance only pays for a few per month...I've been buying it out-of-pocket so I was very thankful) and he said he was "confident" that I would be CH free before the Imitrex ran out.

Title: Re: Missed Verap = no headache???
Post by MR_FLOOR on Sep 10^th, 2007, 11:53pm

If I miss a dose of Varap it seems to take about 2 or 3 days to hit me then I will get hit,at least thats how it is for me.

Dave

Title: Re: Missed Verap = no headache???
Post by Wayne on Sep 11^th, 2007, 2:57am

Echo what Dave said, I've tried 3 times now to taper off the stuff. I'm on 480mg a day and completely PF, but 3 to 4 days after I start reducing the dosage (very slowly I might add, 80mg a week was my plan) I get hit horribly, then it takes about 2 days back at 480 to get back pf.

Title: Re: Missed Verap = no headache???
Post by barry_sword on Sep 11^th, 2007, 6:38am

I have missed my evening dose a couple of times (I am taking 480mg daily) and have been on Verapamil for 11 months now but seem to get heavy shadows if I miss a dose. I am still in full cycle.

I now put my daily dose in a separate pill bottle and never miss taking it as it is routine for me now.

Barry

Title: Re: Missed Verap = no headache???
Post by edsiajb on Sep 11^th, 2007, 12:20pm

Well...I've been PF for several days now. Still having some mild to moderate shadows during the day but no big hit at night.

My Verap is 240mg.

Title: Re: Missed Verap = no headache???
Post by Wayne on Sep 11^th, 2007, 4:45pm

Are you taking it religously, if so its probably taking effect and you can rest easy!

Title: Re: Missed Verap = no headache???
Post by StressFree on Sep 17^th, 2007, 10:03am

Oddly enough, during some cycles it has seemed that quiting verapamil has coincided with the end of attacks for me. I've seen a couple of others post similar effect. Usually I am down to mainly heavy shadows at that point, so hard to tell for sure. But I did feel there was a connection.