Verapamil for Migraine Prevention User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Verelan, Calan SR Verelan PM
Reviews for Verapamil
- mig...
- 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)."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 7, 2015
"I've also been headache-free for several years. Took every day for three years. Saved my life too!"
- Anonymous
- May 11, 2009
Verapamil "Works very well for migraines and heart rhythm problems."
- 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."
- Anonymous
- August 5, 2008
"I was prescribed this medication to prevent migraines. It has worked very well and has eliminated my severe ones."
- 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 240 mg for 20+ years, and I'm thinking of trying to reduce my dosage."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 27, 2022
"I have been on Verapamil for over 2 years. No problems. Only had a dosage increase one time."
- Ret...
- 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."
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"This drug actually added to my problems with my migraines. I became so dizzy, sweat nonstop, and can't seem to find a good night of sleep since being on this medicine."