Verapamil and Swelling: What Users Say

• hey...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2014

For Migraine Prevention "I have only been taking verapamil for less than 2 months. It took 2 weeks before I got relief from my chronic migraines. It was a wonderful feeling until my ankles started to swell and I had intense pain in my feet, legs, and hands. I just started to wean myself off of this med and already have relief from the swollen ankles and pain. So, back to the doc to see what else she can offer. I hate taking meds and think I will try a chiropractor and see what they can do for my migraines."

• Zuk...
• August 1, 2015

For Cluster Headaches "Headaches ceased. None in 6 years. No other changes in diet or habits. This drug saved my life, actually close to suicide on several occasions. Not a great blood pressure drug for me, but willing to endure moderate edema for the sake of headache relief. Had a wise and gifted neurologist."

• Pin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2019

For Arrhythmia "Been on verapamil for 2 months and taking 120 mgs 3 times a day. I’m very sweaty and have banging headaches/migraines constantly, and my legs have swollen and random orange/red-like rashes. Still, my heartbeat is too fast, but hoping it may settle, as it is still early days."

• Ann...
• February 1, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I'm on Verapamil for high blood pressure, and I have the uncommon symptoms like edema, dizziness, shortness of breath, and hair loss. I'm trying to get off of it, and I normally take 240 mg per day, and yesterday I took 1/2 of a pill less, and my BP went up 20 points. I'm trying to find a BP med that works better with my body."

• gre...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 3, 2024

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I took Verapamil for several years. My difficulty with it was benefits vs. side effects. At 240 mg, it controlled my tachycardia completely. It also gave me side effects I couldn't live with. Terrible constipation, out of control runny nose, insomnia, and severe edema in feet, calves, thighs, and hands. I had to lower the dose to 180 mg/day, and this made the side effects bad but livable. However, my tachycardia was poorly regulated at that dose."