Verapamil User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 22, 2016

For Arrhythmia "I am taking this drug for an arrhythmia and have been since July 2016. I didn't even know I had any condition until I passed out and ended up in the hospital. I am now 39. I have found that I get off balance from doing too much or if walking around for too long. I need to take 'breaks.' The last week I've started getting major headaches, going to the doctor this week about those. I am interested in knowing if anyone has continued their usual workouts? Or if they have been on scary rides at theme parks or even rock climbing, etc. I will be asking the doctor if it's okay, etc., but I have been so scared to do too much because of this new condition that my life is not the same, and I want my life back!!!"

• Omn...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 8, 2015

For Cluster Headaches "I was diagnosed with chronic cluster headaches at the age of 18, was finally put on verapamil, and as long as I stick to the schedule of 2x240 mg verapamil SR daily (one in the morning, one at night), I have gone from 3-5 severe headaches a day to 1 or 2 less severe headaches per week! This medicine makes my life tolerable and livable again. It really is an amazing medicine, I often can't believe how effective it is, and I really fear that it might stop working for me one day, but 3 years in and still okay."

• 2yo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2013

Calan SR (verapamil) for Arrhythmia "I'm on this medicine for heart arrhythmia. I'm 46, my heart does flip-flops and super rapid beats per min. Blood pressure sometimes is 180/110. Then it drops to 96/67, that little roller coaster ride makes you ill. I started the Calan SR 180 mg tab. It gives me a wicked headache in the left lobe and fatigue. It hasn't helped my heart from flip-flopping or my blood pressure from skyrocketing up and down like a yo-yo. However, it does calm my heart down once I have a spell and I take the meds. I generally fall asleep from fatigue. It could be that I haven't taken it long enough for it to start helping the high blood pressure or the irregular heartbeat. Perhaps the second month will show improvement."

• Kal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2015

For Migraine Prevention "I've had migraines for over 30 years and have tried so many things. My doctor started me on Verapamil 240 mg 3 weeks ago. I've had no relief. If anything, my migraines have been more intense. This was pretty much my last chance, as I have tried everything else. I average 12 to 15 migraines a month and am so tired of them. I was so hoping this would work. I'm going to give it a little longer, but am getting night sweats and dizziness from it."

• anu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2015

For Cluster Headaches "Was diagnosed with cluster headaches approximately 6 years ago in Canada. Took prednisone to end a couple of cycles, but decided to try verapamil. It works, but I must stress that you must stop drinking any alcohol whatsoever - NONE, don't even smell the bottle (no kidding!) Also, for me, other sure triggers include dark chocolate, white chocolate, but small quantities of milk chocolate are OK. Also, stay away from MSG (monosodium glutamate). Verapamil WILL work, but you have to stay away from triggers to give it a chance! It might take a week or two. I also had to spread it out to 3 times a day, rather than all in one dose for it to block all headaches at first. Now I'm on 2x120 mg and headache-free!"

• RVO...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 18, 2021

For Arrhythmia "Dose, time, and time are very important. Yes, I mean time and time. Verapamil 240 mg ER didn’t work for me, it was too strong, but 120 mg ER does. Taking it at bedtime didn’t work well for me, no idea why, but taking it in the morning is better. If I take the medicine slightly late, like an hour or two, I find my heart pounding and fluttering again. For me, Verapamil is okay to treat my RVOT. I have been taking it for two months now. So far, so good, no side effects yet. I only had horrible palpitations at the first month because 240 mg was too strong. It took me a month to find the right dose and the right time that works for me. I hope you figure it out faster than me, and good luck."

• Mis...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 27, 2015

For Cluster Headaches "Verapamil has transformed my life. I have lived with cluster headaches for 15 years now. The other medicine I can highly recommend is Sumatriptan succinate injections. Self-administer via pen injector. During a headache, the pain relief these bring me is euphoric, as they seem to switch off the pain within 20-30 seconds."

• Doz...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 3, 2019

Calan SR (verapamil) for Cluster Headaches "I was prescribed this drug when diagnosed with cluster headaches. I used to get between 3 and 8 clusters daily for several months in a row. Once I was prescribed Calan SR (verapamil), the cluster headaches stopped. After having suffered with them from the age of 14 to 24, I considered verapamil a miracle for cluster headaches."

• Tob...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 28, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "My V.A. practitioners put me on Verapamil in the fall of '16 to help prevent migraines and to lower my blood pressure. Very few side effects, if any, and it has made a major difference in my life these last 2 1/2 years. I'm grateful."

• Zuk...
• August 1, 2015

For Cluster Headaches "Headaches ceased. None in 6 years. No other changes in diet or habits. This drug saved my life, actually close to suicide on several occasions. Not a great blood pressure drug for me, but willing to endure moderate edema for the sake of headache relief. Had a wise and gifted neurologist."

• Anonymous
• July 25, 2011

For Cluster Headaches "I am writing this about my son. Four years ago is when the headaches started. As he got older, they got worse and worse. His migraines would last 45 minutes to 2 hours long and have 4-5 headaches a day. He lost his job because of this terrible nightmare, couldn't do anything but stay home and deal with this terrible pain. He, at that point, had no medical insurance, and I was desperate to find out what was wrong with him. I began to search for some kind of emergency help and called Valley Medical. Had a CT scan, saw a neurologist, and put him on verapamil, and he has no more headaches. Our nightmare is finally over, and I want to thank Valley Medical for all their help with their wonderful doctors to help my son. Now he can live a normal, pain-free life."

• Anonymous
• March 19, 2016

For Migraine Prevention "I was diagnosed with chronic migraine at 18 years old and put on Topamax, which helped until recently. I am 23 now and was in a car accident several months ago, started having vertigo, dizzy spells before a migraine, and almost every day is a headache day. I went to a new neuro who started me on 120 mg verapamil, increased to 180 mg, then 240 mg. At 240 mg, the side effects were too much, and I am back to 180 mg daily. It has definitely helped reduce vertigo. I still get some dizziness and lightheadedness every now and then. The migraines are still almost every day. Waking up with a headache and going to sleep with a migraine many days."

• Ell...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 3, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Randomly started getting migraines about a year ago. Went to every doctor possible to figure out what was wrong, and finally, someone prescribed verapamil. I take 40 mg 3x a day, along with Migrelief supplements, and it's helped me more than anything else! It's helped me be able to function normally again. I've noticed it does make me a little lightheaded, and I'm tired a lot, so it's possible it's lowering my blood pressure too much. Rather have that than the migraines, though!"

• Luc...
• November 3, 2015

For Migraine Prevention "Verapamil was given to me for migraines in the same week I was placed on ziprasidone. They didn't mix well. Had a horrible reaction: heart dysrhythmia, and weakened my kidneys. My lesson to all: read and know all warnings of all new medications."

• Mon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2019

For Arrhythmia "Been on Verapamil for about 3 weeks. BP in good control and my ankles do not swell as much as the previous medication. I have been having abdominal pain since I started the medication. My GP says it is due to constipation. I have never been constipated before. Hope this resolves in the next few weeks. I am going to try prunes."

• Dha...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 15, 2017

For Migraine Prevention "I have suffered with migraines since I was a small child. I am 47 now. I have tried everything. Depakote was great, but I gained a lot of weight and lost half my hair. Some other treatments, like Relpax, caused amnesia. I am on 3 blood pressure pills, including verapamil. I have only had 4 or 5 migraines in 2 years. Two required an ER visit, but that is down from about 6-8 migraines a month and a trip to the ER every 3 months. I can tell if I miss a few days because I forget to get it filled. This drug has made a big difference for me."

• Rob...
• April 28, 2013

For Cluster Headaches "I note that this is US-based, but thought we could make this transatlantic. I was VERY lucky in that my GP diagnosed cluster headaches very early on and referred me to a neurologist. I was having an average of 7-8 headaches a day. Have been on 480 mg a day (2 x 240 mg a day) for a month and a half now. Major improvement in about 10 days. Now I am having only a couple a day and they are not as intense. Oxygen at the onset usually clears it, otherwise, I have to use a sumatriptan injection (but not very often). Would very much advise verapamil as treatment. The side effects are annoying, but better than the excruciating pain."

• eli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2018

For Migraine Prevention "Works very well so far. So much better, with fewer side effects, does not cause the sedation and grogginess like amitriptyline. However, I am experiencing the side effect of constipation, which was easily remedied with 1 tsp of coconut oil in the morning added to my hot beverage. I am hopeful that this drug continues to work for me. I started on 140 mg. I did have migraines during the first week, but since then, I haven't had one for 3 weeks, which is life-changing for me."

• Bri...
• June 24, 2013

For Arrhythmia "On 180 mg slow-release Verapamil for idiopathic left ventricular fascicular tachycardia. No episodes for 18 months. Side effects - the occasional feeling of 'heart pounding' during physical work and a little constipation. So far, very effective for my unusual heart condition."

• Sta...
• December 1, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Diagnosis with chronic migraines. Take 100 mg verapamil ER daily at night. Prior to taking, had migraines for 6 months, every day, all day. They have decreased since being on, but still not 100% myself, so have also started Botox every 3 months and now starting to feel like myself again. The combination of the two may be the answer."

• jac...
• October 20, 2009

For Migraine Prevention "I just started on verapamil for migraines/blood pressure 2 weeks ago. I went in to the doctor with a migraine, and my blood pressure was high. I can tell a difference and feel better already. After years of awful pain, it is a nice relief. However, I am sleeping so soundly that I don't hear my husband up at night. I take the pill at bedtime. I am not able to get up to run at 4:45 am either."

• Von...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2018

For Migraine Prevention "I have been taking 240 mg of Verapamil every night for my migraine headaches for three months, and it has worked wonders for me. I occasionally get small headaches, but they don't last long, and it is nothing compared to my migraine headaches and nausea that I used to experience. I experienced some swelling of my feet and ankles when I first started taking it, but it went away."

• Hum...
• July 30, 2008

For Cluster Headaches "This medication was originally prescribed for high blood pressure, but in higher doses has 99% eliminated my cluster headaches and helped with temper outbursts. A powerful, multi-purpose, and inexpensive medication."

• qti...
• July 20, 2013

Verelan PM (verapamil) for Cluster Headaches "My neurologist put me on just about every preventative medicine on the market, and none helped stop my clusters. A high dose of Verapamil ER finally did the trick (240 mg 3x a day). After almost 25 years of episodic cluster headaches, I have finally been virtually headache-free for about 3 years now! I am a bit worried about the side effects of taking such a high dose for such an extended time, though. I've recently been having some voice issues, and I'm wondering if there is a correlation."

• Jor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2018

For Migraine Prevention "Had constant migraines affecting my quality of life, but after various trials and errors with other drugs, my doctor prescribed me verapamil 80 mg once daily. Have not had a headache since, it worked wonders."