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User Reviews for Verapamil

Also known as: Calan, Calan SR, Covera-HS, Isoptin, Isoptin IV, Isoptin SR, Verelan, Verelan PM

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9.3/10 Average Rating

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Reviews for Verapamil to treat Cluster Headaches

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Review by chschick2003: User Rating:  
   
10

verapamil: I started this medication to clear up 2-4 migraine headaches a week. I have only had one in several weeks of taking it. I am very happy with the results. It has greatly improved my life.

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April 21, 2008 2:32 AM
Review by Humantrick: User Rating:  
   
9.0

verapamil: 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.

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July 30, 2008 2:53 PM
Review by clusterhead: User Rating:  
   
10

verapamil: 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.

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April 29, 2009 5:26 PM
Review by Cluster Sufferer: User Rating:  
   
10

verapamil: Spent 20 years trying to get a correct diagnosis of what ended up being Cluster Headaches. Finally diagnosed by a neurologist and started taking Verapamil Hydrochloride 240mg once per day during cluster cycles with amazing results. Takes up to 9 days to work, but boy does it work! Amazing results for this cluster sufferer. Has made my life worth living again. Side effects are minimal. If you have cluster headaches then you really need this miracle pill!

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July 22, 2009 5:37 PM
Review by KamikazeOzzie: User Rating:  
   
10

Calan (verapamil): I get episodic Cluster Headaches and taking this medication keeps the headaches from happening. I took 80mg three times a day the first time it was prescribed, but had to double the dosage this time around.

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April 4, 2010 3:44 PM
Review by HansMeyer: User Rating:  
   
10

Calan SR (verapamil): Calan SR worked miracles for me. It doesn't stop the headaches; over a short period of time the drug builds up in your system and then you can feel an attack coming on (the eye starting to droop and some nasal congestion), then, viola, the headache is aborted!

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September 11, 2009 7:46 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

verapamil: Great for cluster headaches. Haven't had a severe cluster headache since I was diagnosed correctly (cluster headache sufferers know the story) and started taking it. I take the 240 mg ER version.

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August 14, 2010 10:19 PM
Review by DrBB01: User Rating:  
   
5.0

verapamil: Marginally effective after/during cycle. Better used prophylactically. Best in combination with other treatment.

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November 7, 2010 12:05 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

verapamil: 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.

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June 16, 2011 11:00 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

verapamil: I am writing this about my son...4 years ago is when the headaches started. As he got older they got worse and worse. His migraines would last 45mins 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, and saw a Neorolgist 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.

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July 25, 2011 12:42 AM

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