Verapamil User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Gramma...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 16, 2015

Calan SR (verapamil) for Nocturnal Leg Cramps "for several years I had SEVERE night time leg cramps. They got so bad that the veins in my legs would bulge out of my skin from my toes to my groin area. I would be unable to walk so my husband would help me to the tub where he would have it filled with the hottest water I could tolerate, which really helped a lot, and I would take 2 OTC leg cramp pills. But the veins popping ou got so severe my husband took me to the Dr. (Again!) and we explained about the veins popping out. He sat there for a moment and then like a light bulb came on he said " Let's try something. I'm going to put you on a channel blocker and let's see if that helps." That was 2 years ago and I no longer get leg cramps where the veins are popping out!"

• Penny
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 25, 2018

For Migraine Prevention "I am taking 120 mg SR, once a day. I have had migraines since beginning puberty. I am 62. Unfortunately, verapamil does NOT prevent my migraines. It does, however, keep my heart rate higher, and steady, both good things. So I rated it at about a 5. Beta blockers slowed my heart rate down too much, and it would start to skip. Topomax just made my head feel funny. I have tried others on the list, with no success. I am now using more essential oils and herbs, hoping something will help."

• Anonymous
• June 16, 2011

For Cluster Headaches "My husband has suffered with cluster headaches for the past couple years. His last cycle lasted 6 months where he had 2-4 cluster headaches a day, every day. His doctor started him on verapamil and he has been headache free for a month now. We just love this medicine."

• MikeJ
• September 10, 2012

For Cluster Headaches "I'm on my 3rd recurrence of cluster headaches, and this time I managed to get to the doctor and renew my verapamil prescription right away, after my first attack, and it's worked immediately, I'm a solid week in now and have not gotten another attack, I'm on 80mg 3x per day. It's worked well for me during past episodes, but I was really surprised that it controlled this recurrence so immediately."

• Ddsra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2018

For Cluster Headaches "I started experiencing, what’s been diagnosed as Cluster headaches, at age 51. I worked out, maintained a healthy weight, and ate healthy. So I had no clue what this was and why they were happening, my very astute doctor diagnosed Cluster Headaches. Within 5 days of starting Verapamil, my excruciating headaches dulled and then went away. It’s remarkable how quickly this drug worked. I also started taking a Magnesium supplement. I feel lucky my doctor figured it out."

• Debor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 20, 2017

For Migraine Prevention "I've had migraines since I was 12 and I'm now 63. As I reached menopause, they were supposed to go away. What a shock when the started getting worse in my mid 40- and often suicidal since I was in my 50. I thought I'd tried everything as I handed my new neuro a double sided list of all the meds I've tried. I was hospitalized for 5 days of IV DHE along with indomethen and verapamil. I still had almost daily headaches until about 3 weeks on the verapamil. It's been an absolute miracle going from waking & going to bed with a headache almost every night. I weigh myself a few times per week and noticed the scale going up 8 lb in less than a month. I just called my neuro to see if I can decrease from 240/Day or to perhaps an extended release"

• Monty...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 26, 2020

For Cluster Headaches "Started using Verapamil after a year of Cluster Headaches, on advice from Neurologist (here in UK). I was getting them nearly every night about a couple of hours after going to sleep. Some were truly terrible, lasting several hours. Nasal sumatriptan was a huge help, but did not prevent the worst attacks. Sleep disruption led to a minor breakdown at work and I had to resign from my job. Started using Verapamil SR (Slow Release) 120mg twice per day. Headaches stopped immediately. I had many months pain free, an utter blessed relief. They then returned very faintly, but making me feel unwell for 2-3 days at a time. I increased the dose to 240mg twice per day and that has been better. I intend to lower the dose again after a while, to try to minimise the drug intake. But frankly I am thankful each day for the scientists, doctors and manufacturers who between them have created Verapamil."

• stv
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 27, 2020

For Cluster Headaches "I have suffered from cluster headaches for over 50 years. I was first diagnosed as normal migraines and treated as such, to no avail. I did extensive research and suggested to my Dr. that perhaps these were cluster headaches. I was given Imitrex injections and they worked wonderful- relief in less than 5 mins usually. The problem with Imitrex was they did not prevent reoccurrence. Finally my Dr. prescribed verapamil and I have been on it for 35-40 years- no headaches! I have tried to wean myself off gradually, but soon got my 'warning signs' of a cluster headache approaching. Went back to usual dosage of 80 mg 2 times a day. It also seems to reduce my blood pressure."

• clust...
• April 29, 2009

For Cluster Headaches "Have taken 120mg 3 x per day during cluster cycles for many years. Taper off when I think I'm finished with cycles. Sometimes takes a week or two to start working, but almost always eliminates or diminishes severity of attacks."

• Bill...
• June 27, 2010

For Migraine Prevention "Very effective initially but has started to fade. Was already on Tenormin for blood pressure, but was sometimes having 3-4 attacks per week. When I started verapamil, I went for nearly 3 months before another attack. Now taking the absolute maximum dosage to control blood pressure, but attacks are slowly becoming more frequent."

• Fox_1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2017

For Cluster Headaches "Have had cluster headaches for over 10 yrs now. Long story short, I now get a blocker injection in my neck, prednisone, and verapamil twice a year. Additionally, I have oxygen at home which has been a godsend. The headaches are gone within minutes. I've had 10 or more medications since I was diagnosed...oxygen and verapamil are the absolute best."

• Gerwyn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2017

For Cluster Headaches "I am on 320mg 3 times a day. I find that they soften my headache but I still suffer a few headaches weekly.(no where near how many I suffer without verapamil). My ankles have now decided to balloon up daily now so I need to re think my treatment and may have to try something else as I'm not aloud a higher dose either."

• Dawn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 7, 2019

For Cluster Headaches "I have been suffering from cluster headaches for about 10 years and diagnosed 5 years ago. Maxalt wafers helped but were taking too long to act. Then I got the sumatriptan injections and it was a life saviour as they work in less than 5 minutes. I am lucky to only get them every 3 years for 4 weeks ,once a day and then gone until this last cycle. It has been 8 weeks and I get up to 2 a night. Those Injections work but at $140 a day and are almost impossible to find where I am . I was terrified knowing I couldn’t get the life saving pain relief I needed so I went to a neurologist. It was actually 2 days ago. The plan is 10 days on prednisone and start verapamil and increase the dosage slowly. I am thinking of skipping the steroids as I am really worried of their side effects and just start the verapamil while using the injections I have left for pain relief until it starts working. Excited to see if it works and the cost is so much lower too."

• Steve...
• March 25, 2017

For Cluster Headaches "Suffered cluster headaches since 16, had one in Dr's office at 29 years old ( thank goodness it was in his office) put me on verapamil, that was almost 31 years ago. Still have the symptoms ( sweating, temp, rise, etc. ) but not the pain. Wonder drug as far as I'm concerned."

• healt...
• July 6, 2016

For Arrhythmia "I tried verapamil 180mg one a day for just over 8 weeks. After trying Metoprolol, I couldn't the side effects of metoprolol. I didn't feel as many side effects on verapamil but it didn't work for me. Unfortunately heart still beat abnormally. Also blood pressure went up then down on standing."

• fraid...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 14, 2016

For Arrhythmia "For A-Fib to reduce risk of stroke I suppose. Much better than Beta Blockers such as Monocor and Metoprolol which I could not tolerate. I do seriously over-heat after any kind of exertion like cutting the grass or going for a long walk. It takes an hour by the fan to cool down after that. 5 years after going on Verapamil I was diagnosed with enlarged Prostate and had to go in for TURP surgery. (Side effect)? I lost interest in sex for the most part. When I forget my slow release pill in the morning, by the afternoon I get the cold sweats. I am fond of my Verapamil."

• teej
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 4, 2012

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "Supraventricular tachycardia began 4/2012. Initial prescribed amount 240 mg (80mg) 3 x a day reduced for travel purpose to 1180mg per day. Prescribed with Flecainide (50mg 2x a day) Some constipation, Some melancholia and anxiety. Overall satisfaction okay."

• Making...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "I have had "traditional migraines since I was young I was put on topamax when I was 12 and I had a day ending migraine 6 days a week I am still on topiramate (generic topamax) and have maybe a migraine 1 every year or two. However recently was having stroke symptoms. Turns out hemiplagic migraines are a thing. They present like a stroke but are a migraine. I was put on verapamil 120mg. It is working some what but not completely. I have found if I don't eat carbs or sugar I maintain BP and don't get so dizzy or sleepy. Hope this helps someone. For regular migraines I highly recommend topomax been on it everyday for almost 20 years and very few side and almost zero migraines."

• SweeT
• October 14, 2015

Verelan (verapamil) for Cluster Headaches "I take the stuff twice a day (sometimes more, depending) and I find it very effective. It takes a few minutes to kick in so as soon as you feel a CH coming on, pop one. It also works as a preventative for CHs; I take one as soon as I wake up. I also take Rizatriptan, which works crazy good but they only prescribe ten pills per month, so use sparingly."

• Jack...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2020

For Cluster Headaches "I’m a 43 year old male in good health. I get episodic cluster headaches about every 2-4 years lasting 4-8 weeks. My cluster headaches started in my early 30’s. I only take Verapamil during a cluster cycle. My neurologist prescribed Verapamil ER 240mg as a preventative at that time. With my most recent episode, breakthrough headaches that require a triptan were gone after 2 days of Verapamil and 4mg methyl-prednisone. After about 3 weeks of onset and 2 weeks of no prednisone, I still have symptoms and headaches but not the debilitating type. I can work and go through most of my normal routine without much issue."

• Mano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 24, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "On 180mg of verapamil a day for my migraines. I take this at night and it’s done amazing for my migraines. At one point, I had daily migraines and this is has greatly reduced the frequency to 1-2x a month."

• Myster...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2020

For Nocturnal Leg Cramps "Started taking this drug 24 hours ago. History of moderate/severe leg cramps, which quinine had controlled for several years. With the recent addition of a biologic medication for asthma, my cramps became worse 10 fold. I found the previous review and did some research along with discussions with my specialist and regular doctor. My doctor agreed to let me try it as my blood pressure has been a little elevated of late. Since on this medication I have not had a cramp. I've had a few twitches here and there, but nothing a little stretch can't fix."

• TJL
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2024

For High Blood Pressure "I took verapamil 240mg for three weeks, which did lower my BP nicely, but my feet swelled up and got red. I also had extreme back pain. The doctor reduced the dosage to 120mg, but I am still experiencing issues with feet swelling and back pain. It's worth noting that when I stopped taking verapamil, the swelling and back pain went away."

• Ricky...
• March 8, 2017

For Cluster Headaches "Have had headaches for over 25 yrs with every doctors going through the same regime of drugs. Finally got seen by a pain doctor and he immediately asked if any doc had talked to me about Cluster Headache (CH). NOPE!!!! Started off with 180g of verapimil and Cluster Headaches went from 18 or so a month down to 12. After upping the strength to 240mg I'm now down to 7-9 a month. A complete life changer and glad I stopped seeing a neurologist - my pain doc saved me and could be happier. I rather have 9 CH a month instead of 18"

• Poopy...
• January 28, 2018

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I had a problem with SVTs for a number of years and when it was necessary to have medical intervention in the ER, Verapamil was the drug of choice at that time. It always worked just fine for me with no side effects. I see now the drug of choice is Adenosine which Is very scary to watch when it is being administered to a patient. I eventually had an ablation done, but I would NOT want to have adenosine given to me if I ever was in a situation where I needed that intervention."