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Verapamil discontinuation PAIN!!!!!!
by JaclynDT, Oct 02, 2008 09:58AM
I was recently prescribed Verapamil [after several other medications failed] for my "migraines" that I have on a daily basis. Migraine is such a vague word to describe the pain I am in.... I consider it more of brain zaps, a tingling burning pain that happens everyday. [If you have read my posts before I know is seems that I am repeating myself but I really need help]. Monday I was rushed to the hospital bc I had terrible chest pains and shortness of breath, the Dr. who prescribed me the Verapamil says that it could of been caused from a "reflux" of the medication, and told me to abruptly stop taking it and that weaning myself off wouldn't be necessary, granted I have only been on the medication for a couple of wks but I have always been told you must wean yourself off of any medication b/c abruptly discontinuing something could cause major problems. It has been two days since I've had a pill and my head is in extreme amounts of pain... could this be directly related? Please please please give me any suggestions you may have. Thanks in advance!!!
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I am really sorry to hear that. Abruptly stopping verapamil can result in headaches.
It seems you suffered some kind of allergic reaction to Verapamil which resulting in excessive chest pain and shortness of breath.In these situations Verapamil has to be stopped abruptly.
There are other options available for migraine prophylaxis like anticonvulsants, beta blockers and Topamax. Please check with your doctor at your earliest.
Take care!
It is very difficult to tell as to exactly how many days these pains will last. I will however suggest you to keep yourself relaxed, and do not exert yourself.
Do keep us posted!