Verapamil for Migraine Prevention User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Calan SR, Verelan Verelan PM

Verapamil has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 55 reviews for the off-label treatment of Migraine Prevention. 75% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 18% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Verapamil

migra...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 27, 2015

"This is my second time trying verapamil. Neither time was effective. Side effects were unacceptable (leg pain, increased dizziness, non migraine headaches)."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
August 7, 2015

"I've also been headache free for several years. Took everyday for three years. Saved my life too!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
May 11, 2009

Calan SR (verapamil) "Works very well for migraines and heart rhythm problems"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
February 14, 2009

"I received no relief for my frequent migraines, despite staying on Verapamil and having the dosage steadily increased over the course of one year. I am discontinuing usage."

2 / 10

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Anonymous
August 5, 2008

"I was prescribed this medication to prevent migraines. It has worked very well and has eliminated my severe ones."

8 / 10

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RettaG
Taken for less than 1 month
January 20, 2016

"Doesn't work! I still have migraines at least 3 to 4 times a week and have to take Excedrin Migraine to get rid of them."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
August 2, 2019

"This is the worse 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."

1 / 10

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Dee
Taken for 10 years or more
July 27, 2020

"I've had great results from verapamil as my migraines are now completely gone unless I miss a couple of days. I've been on 240mg for 20+ years and I thinking of trying to reduce my dosage,"

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 2 years
February 27, 2022

"I have been on Verapramil for over 2 years. No problems. Only had a dosage increase one time."

8 / 10

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