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(Message started by: LSUnut on Oct 30^th, 2003, 11:59am)

Title: Propranolol instead of Verapamil
Post by LSUnut on Oct 30^th, 2003, 11:59am

I've read all the posts about CH sufferers and various sinus problems. I was going through a horrible cycle K9's and 10's (several ER trips) when they diagnosed me with sinus polyps and a deviated septum. I've since had 2 reconstructive surgeries and that has actually knocked the CH's intensity back to a K6 at worste. I've tried several preventative therapies ie. depakote, verapamil, all with horrible side effects. My ENT, not my neuro, told me that he had seen some reports and successfully tried propranolol instead of verapamil. It may just be in my particular instance, but the propranolol 60mg/day has all but gotten rid of the CH's. I still have shadows a few times a week, but life is definitely better. I was just wondering if anyone else had had any success switching from verapamil (a calcium channel blocker) to propranolol (a beta blocker) or any of the other numerous beta blockers? ;;D

Title: Re: Propranolol instead of Verapamil
Post by Prense on Oct 30^th, 2003, 7:02pm

Beta blockers do alot for migraines...

I don't recall any favorable comments on this MB about it for CH. I took it for about a month with 0 results. However, everything I have tried thus far has had 0 results. I am probably not a good source for opinionated info. ;;D

Title: Re: Propranolol instead of Verapamil
Post by Karla on Oct 31^st, 2003, 9:21am

I tried it and it did nothing for me either. I am glad to hear it is working for you.

Title: Re: Propranolol instead of Verapamil
Post by taraann on Nov 1^st, 2003, 9:15pm

I tried it too....did nothing for my ch or the migraines

Title: Re: Propranolol instead of Verapamil
Post by tsayswhy on Nov 2^nd, 2003, 12:49am

tired for 1 year did nothing for me but i know it is a drug a lot of people go on for migraines and have heard it works for them

Title: Re: Propranolol instead of Verapamil
Post by gwen on Nov 2^nd, 2003, 2:41pm

I am glad the inderal is working for you LSUnut. Back a few months ago my specialist thought i was suffering cluster headaches and put me on inderal, oh boy did it make my head and neck feel bad with excruciating pain. but am glad it works for some.

take care
gwen

Title: Re: Propranolol instead of Verapamil
Post by simon36026 on Nov 3^rd, 2003, 12:05am

I've only used propanolol, it works great fo me, it took some time to get the dosage right (80 mg / day)

(Thank god)