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(Message started by: Jewel on Jun 30^th, 2003, 12:02pm)

Title: Verapamil
Post by Jewel on Jun 30^th, 2003, 12:02pm

I've been taking Verapamil now for almost a month and I'm still getting these damn headaches - every day! I got two of them yesterday and I woke up with a horrible one early this morning. In past episodes, I remember the medication starting to work within the first week or so. I don't understand why it's not working now. Perhaps I need to increase my dosage? Any suggestions? Advice? Anything?

Title: Re: Verapamil
Post by NotH20 on Jun 30^th, 2003, 1:07pm

Jewel,

What dosage are you currently taking?

Mia

Title: Re: Verapamil
Post by Jewel on Jun 30^th, 2003, 2:22pm

Good question. I have no idea. I don't have the pills on me right now but I'll check. I do know that I'm taking half a blue pill per my doctor's instruction.

Title: Re: Verapamil
Post by Bob P on Jun 30^th, 2003, 2:51pm

Since the largest dose of vewrap they make 240mg and you're taking 1/2 a tab, the most you could be taking is 120mg. Not even close to being effective for most sufferers. Some go as high as 1080mg a day before it works.

Title: Re: Verapamil
Post by Jewel on Jun 30^th, 2003, 3:19pm

This dosage usually works for me, but perhaps I do need an adjustment. Thanks!

Title: Re: Verapamil
Post by Major_Headcase on Jun 30^th, 2003, 3:22pm

What Bob P said ... ditto. I took 720mg/day last cycle along with a Prednisone blast. Up your dosage and see if that helps.

-John

Title: Re: Verapamil
Post by cbolony on Jun 30^th, 2003, 3:55pm

Jewel next time you go to the neuro see if he give you a combo with the verapamil.I take 240 mgs 2 x aday and depakote 500 mgs 3 x aday.You can aso take Lithium with verapamil

Title: Re: Verapamil
Post by Jewel on Jun 30^th, 2003, 4:06pm

Will do! :)

Title: Re: Verapamil
Post by Jewel on Jul 1^st, 2003, 6:56am

I checked my dosage and I believe it's 180. I'm taking half of that each day.

Title: Re: Verapamil
Post by NotH20 on Jul 1^st, 2003, 8:36am

You are not on enough at all Jewel......call your doc and tell him you're upping your dosage - see what he/she says. Also check out the buttons on the side for various medications.....

Hope you feel better soon,
Mia