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Anyone tapered down from 720 Verap...
Nov 3^rd, 2010 at 6:16pm

Has anyone had side effects tapering Down off of verapamil? I tapered down from 960 to 720 last year, no problem.
A week and a half ago, I went from 720 to 600. I have been Extremely dizzy, tired, and nausea has set in this week! Angry

I thought these were symptoms when you taper Up on meds - but Down?

Have any of you had similar experiences? I was set to taper down every two weeks (Fri being end of week 2), but am thinking of waiting another couple of weeks in case this only gets worse if I go down again. Trying to wrap up my last semester for my BA, and this just doesn't help! Shocked

Thanks for any info on your experiences!!

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Re: Anyone tapered down from 720 Verap...
Reply #1 - Nov 3^rd, 2010 at 9:44pm

I assume you haven't started anything new in its place that could be causing the dizziness, tiredness, etc.? I'm also tapering down, but I've had the dizziness, tiredness all along. Went from 720 to 600 last week, dropping to 480 this week. So far I'm a little less dizzy but no less tired. I recently started Lithium and think that is making me so tired.

I think we all react differently to these meds. -Chris

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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: Anyone tapered down from 720 Verap... Reply #2 - Nov 3^rd, 2010 at 10:44pm I only hit 720mg once, for a couple of days. Got lightheaded and had to come back down. 480mg was always my magic number, combined with 900mg of lithium.
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Re: Anyone tapered down from 720 Verap...
Reply #3 - Nov 4^th, 2010 at 12:05am

Nah, haven't started anything new in 9 months Chris. Tongue

That's why I suspect that this taper is the reason for this. It's just weird because I never had these side effects tapering up or in the year and a half I've been on the verap. Hah When I was taking Lithium, I did experience a little sluggishness, nothing a little caffeine wouldn't take care of though.
Thanks to you too Bill!

I am of course waiting on word from my neuro, just wanted to know from the other "experts" - your experiences! I know everyone is different, but as I said, never heard of more side effects with less meds Roll Eyes

It's been driving me crazy for the last few days, wondering why I am feeling this way. THEN, I looked at my calendar - I have it on my planner Fri to taper down again, finally put it together. This Has to be what's up... Eh, could be worse! I just Hate side effects. At least it is not increased headaches! Woo-hooooo Grin

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