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Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Medications, Treatments, Therapies >> Verapamil side effects http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1338819653 Message started by pedropedro on Jun 4th, 2012 at 10:20am |
Title: Verapamil side effects Post by pedropedro on Jun 4th, 2012 at 10:20am
Hi All,
After 1,5 years I am back in a cluster cycle. Previously Verapamil worked great for me without too much side effects. I am at 240mg now and it is suppressing my cluster attacks for 90% which is great. Also the first two weeks I had virtually no side effects from using Verapamil but these days I am feeling extremely tired and slightly dizzy the whole day. This is really impacting my days now and I have a hard time to concentrate and make it through the day. Did anybody else have the same type of experience and did it go away after while? |
Title: Re: Verapamil side effects Post by Cadz on Jun 6th, 2012 at 6:21am
Hey Pedro,
Very sorry to hear you're back in cycle. I feel your pain; quite literally. I am also taking Verapamil as a preventative at the moment. I am on an extremely low dosage though; as I get constant dizzy spells, and extra exhaustion. I have passed out once as well in the past. The lower dosage has helped tremendously. It is definitely worth checking with your GP/neurologist - they will know what can be done about side effects. Good luck! |
Title: Re: Verapamil side effects Post by AppleNutClusters on Jun 6th, 2012 at 6:48am
Pedropedro, I had that side effect when starting verapamil too. As I think Bob said, it's a good idea to check your blood pressure regularly while on it. My doctor advised me to call him if my BP got below 100/60 or so. Also pay attention to heart rate -- if it stays below 50, that indicates bradycardia (slow heart rate). All of these things will make you dizzy/tired/sick. A milder level of dizziness, especially when first standing up, can be normal and usually goes away after a few weeks.
I also got pretty heavy edema in my legs and feet, also a side effect of verapamil. Advise your doctor if you have any significant swelling while on this med. |
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