Verapamil and Migraine: What Users Say

• MIs...
• August 15, 2013

Verapamil for Migraine Prevention "I was put on a low dosage in 2002 when I was 37. The benefits were immediate and amazing. I actually looked forward to activities and outings. Unfortunately, after a couple of years, the migraines crept back, only less severe and less frequent. My doctor doubled the dosage, and that helped quite a bit. Now I take 350mg ER, which is the largest amount the doctor will allow. Although my migraines have become quite mild, I feel that the Verapamil has mostly lost its efficacy, and I plan to ask my doctor about gradually stopping the medication. Still, the years of relief it gave me were terrific, and I never hesitate to recommend it."

• jea...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 13, 2016

For Migraine Prevention "I developed severe migraines 5 years ago after having a brain aneurysm surgically clipped. 24/7 for 3 months straight. My neurologist put me on Verapamil. After 3 weeks of being on it, I was ready to give it up, but in the fourth week, it finally kicked in and my migraines were gone. I knew I could not live with these migraines the rest of my life 24/7. My neurologist explained to me that the blood from my heart was pumping too fast and too hard in going to my brain. In taking the Verapamil, pumping slowed down and took the pressure off the brain. That was five years ago. Just recently, they started up again and she had to raise my Verapamil from 120 mg to 180. I'm praying that it will kick in soon as it's been just under a month. Still having the migraines."

• jp3...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2023

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "Recently been given these to try after issues taking Ivabradine. I have been taking 3 40 mg tablets a day to control tachycardia, heart palpitations, migraines, and cluster headaches. So far, they haven't helped at all."

• Pin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2019

For Arrhythmia "Been on verapamil for 2 months and taking 120 mgs 3 times a day. I’m very sweaty and have banging headaches/migraines constantly, and my legs have swollen and random orange/red-like rashes. Still, my heartbeat is too fast, but hoping it may settle, as it is still early days."

• Msp...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 29, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "This is one of the worst drugs ever! So very tired all the time, my migraines are worse. I fell over 2 weeks ago and injured an old spinal cord injury because I am so out of it being on Verapamil. Currently on 360 mg, which is a very high dose. I also do an injection on a monthly basis for my awful migraines that I exercise on a daily basis, Botox, and nothing has helped me. For all of you on Verapamil, very happy that this awful drug works for you."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "This is the worst medication that I have ever taken, by afternoon, I have a migraine. It is not extended release. I had to go with a capsule form that costs more. They need to take this off the market."