March 23th
2007
10:46 AM
I was put on Verapamil 120mg after being taken off of Atenolol which I had been on for 5 years. I also took Lisinipril along with the Atenolol. I had a couple of rough months getting off the Atenolol as there are some side effects to doing that. I was put on th Verapamil along with Enalapril and Hydrochlorithiazide, didn't feel well. Off the Enalapril and Hydrochlorithiazide now and have increased the Verapamil to 180mg. I feel so tired but can't sleep, have no energy and my heartrate is still up there. Doctor wants to add Digoxin, will this help or make it worse. I felt better on the lower dose but it wasn't controlling the BP.
Thank you for your time and would appreciate any info.
October 11th
2005
10:36 AM
Several months ago my dr prescribed verapamil and quinapril to control my high blood pressure. My diet is the same as before taking these medications, but my cholesterol and triglycerides are much higher now. Total cholesterol has gone from 168 to 217. This may not be related to the drugs, but my cholesterol level has been fairly constant for several years.
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July 29th
2005
9:26 PM
I began taking verapamil,240 mg. twice daily, zocor and digoxin, .125mg once daily about 3 years ago. I was weak and ill every day. This was prescribed for arrithma and atrial fibrilation. After stopping the zocor I experienced severe abdominal pains for days before again feeling a lilttle better. I found that policosonils and red rice yeast worked far better that ther prescribed devils poison. I would like to find a wholeistic cardiologilst within 200 miles of oklahoma city and hopefully get weaned off of this pharmaceutical poison, however all cardiologist appear brainwashed.
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July 8th
2005
3:31 PM
I have been taking verapamil for seven years, but I have to watch the dosage. My doctor took me up 3 180mg pills a day but that made me so tired and weak in the legs I could not take my daily short walks
I reduced to 1-1/2 pills and am able to take my walks. If I get a headache and find my pulse quite strong, I will take a additional half or whole pill for just that time. Doctors always want to go by the BP readings they get in the office, but surely by now everyone knows that the reading can be high from the "white coat syndrome" and that BP varies widely all day every day in every person.
November 24th
2004
3:29 PM
Started taking 80mg verapamil for migraine prevention. my neurologist increased after one month to 120mg, then after another month increased to 240mg ...... within a week I started having a constant "chest pain" (I am 36 years old without any history of heart/chest pain.) I have not had any other side effects, however, still continue to suffer with severe menstrual migraines approximately 2-3 episodes per month. I also take zomig for attacks ..... with chest tightness, which offers some relief for migraines. Not sure what I will do next ....... anyone experience anything similar?
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October 26th
2004
1:49 PM
I started taking verapamil about three weeks ago and have had diariah(sp?) since. I have had only one headache since. Is this a normal response?
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October 6th
2004
11:19 AM
I have been prescribed Verapamil and am very reluctant to take it. I take digoxin for atrial fibrillation, (makes no difference) They both control the calcium on a cellular level and yet are counter in effect. The requirement is that both be taken together! Seems a madness to me given the potential toxicity of both and neither cure my condition anyway, at best moderate it. I would be delighted to hear from anyone who has gone down this path and is free of their heart condition. I take Hawthorne & Ginko tinctures daily to keep me going and do not know of or feel any side effects from these. I am still alive but this is in in spite of the various pharmaceuticals administered. Betablockers, Sotalol made me zombie-like. Diltiazem, another calcium channel blocker made me feel awful. Flecainide, put me into intensive care in hospital. Well from my empirical experience I would say avoid these poisons like the plaque and if you can find an alternative. You may of course have found benefit, I and others might say there is nothing like the placebo effect.
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September 13th
2004
10:54 AM
I was receintly put on verapamil 240mg for migranes. In the middle of my chest, where my rib cage comes together, is painful if any pressure or strain is inflicted. Is this normal?
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July 13th
2004
6:45 AM
I was put on verapamil for my migraines and it worked well, however since I hadn't had one in a while, my doctor had previously told me that if I didn't want to continue with it, I could stop, so I did. I now feel very dizzy all day long, with sever hot flashes. Will this go away? I don't want to end up taking this forever, please let me know.
Thanks!
May 24th
2004
6:18 PM
ive been taking verapamil 80mg for a few months for my cluster headaches and they have helped alot. the only thing is im so so tired all day. i take 3 in the morning and 3 after dinner. i take magnesium 500 so i dont get constipated and he also has me taking melatonin at night. i just saw the doc and he said when i go three weeks without a cluster to go to 4 verapamils a day and then weed myself off of them for good. cant wait for that day!
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May 6th
2004
9:05 AM
i take verapamil for migraines and it makes my teeth and gums hurt...is this normal...please get back to me soon...im in lots of pain....thanks
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August 1th
2003
2:15 PM
I am a long term sufferer of migranes and take daily tryptans to control them. My physician put me on verapamil for high blood pressure and for a year or so I was comfortable with the regimin. However, now when I take the verapamil I develop a staggering headache within an hour of the dose and am at a loss? I have experimented and not taken the drug and not had the headache and then taken the pill the next day and the result was a migrane that came on in spite of taking the tryptan....axert. Is there a reason for this happening?
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October 16th
2002
3:49 PM
Hi, I am considering taking verapamil for prevention of migraine. My only concern is I have a condition called erythema multiforme and was wondering if taking this drug could trigger a reaction ? Any info would be helpful. Thanks
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August 1th
2008
1:35 PM
I have been on Securon Verapamil for over 5 years,together with Digoxin and warfarin, prescribed for atrial fibrillation.
-- By davidonslow | Reply | Private Message meHave been having problems of pain in my biceps, and more latterly pain in my hip joints. Has anybody else had these symptoms