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Verapamil for Migraine Prevention User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Verelan, Calan SR Verelan PM

Reviews for Verapamil

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 17, 2015

"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."

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  • 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)."

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  • 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!"

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  • Anonymous
  • May 11, 2009

Verapamil "Works very well for migraines and heart rhythm problems."

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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."

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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."

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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 240 mg for 20+ years, and I'm 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 Verapamil for over 2 years. No problems. Only had a dosage increase one time."

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  • 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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