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(Message started by: gMike on May 18^th, 2005, 9:34pm)

Title: For Those Who Have Had Success With Verapamil
Post by gMike on May 18^th, 2005, 9:34pm

How long did you have to take it before you noticed any change in your CH?

I've been on it about a month, now at 480mg/day, and really haven't seen much change.

Mike

Title: Re: For Those Who Have Had Success With Verapamil
Post by jefferator on May 18^th, 2005, 10:05pm

Should have kicked in by now. Verap didnt work for me either, until I cocktailed it with the timed released Naproxen. Despite several in here's opinion that this is not a proven strategy, it worked for me..and another. If there is one thing that I have seen in 20 years of this sh-t, and after scanning this board, there are no rules and no two circumstances alike. What works for one, may not for another, and what works for one once, may not the next time.

Title: Re: For Those Who Have Had Success With Verapamil
Post by BikerBob on May 18^th, 2005, 10:12pm

Verapamil worked for me a week after I increased the dose from 480mg to 600mg/day, taking Melatonin 6-9mg/day with the verap.

Bob

Title: Re: For Those Who Have Had Success With Verapamil
Post by gMike on May 18^th, 2005, 10:25pm

I just started Melatonin so I'll see how it goes. I'm a little reluctant to up the Verap (above 480) without a Doctor's say so. One plus, my BP is finally in the normal range after years of high BP.......

Title: Re: For Those Who Have Had Success With Verapamil
Post by BikerBob on May 18^th, 2005, 11:15pm

I understand your reluctance, my neuro said get an EKG every time you increase a verap dosage above 480mg.

It also brought my BP down to normal levels after years of high BP.

Good luck, Mike.

Bob

Title: Re: For Those Who Have Had Success With Verapamil
Post by forgetfulnot on May 18^th, 2005, 11:51pm

Try a Lithobid - Vereapamil combo 480-720 / 600-900, works for many.

Lee

Title: Re: For Those Who Have Had Success With Verapamil
Post by Bob P on May 19^th, 2005, 9:46am

From Rx List:

Quote:

Concurrent use of calcium channel blocking agents with lithium may increase the risk of neurotoxicity in the form of ataxia, tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or tinnitus. Caution is recommended.

Title: Re: For Those Who Have Had Success With Verapamil
Post by Margi on May 19^th, 2005, 9:50am

Didn't really do much for Mike until he ramped up to 720mgs a day and combined it with lithium.

Now, lithium alone at a much smaller dose is keeping things at bay for him.

Title: Re: For Those Who Have Had Success With Verapamil
Post by sandie99 on May 19^th, 2005, 4:24pm

on 05/18/05 at 21:34:00, gMike wrote:

How long did you have to take it before you noticed any change in your CH?

I've been on it about a month, now at 480mg/day, and really haven't seen much change.

Mike

400mg didn't work with me, but 600mg was the amount which did wonders for me. And with NO side effects! :)