Verapamil success?? Thoughts?

[JaclynDT]

Hello All, I have been prescribed Verapamil for migraines, I have only been on it a couple of wks and I just wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts about this medication, wondering if its worked for anyone as far as the migraine aspect. I have been told that it may take up to 4-6 wks before I notice a difference and of course I did not expect results over night. I am also taking Zoloft and have been told that these two medications should be fine together. It's odd b/c I know that Verapamil is mainly used for chest pains and cardiovascular problems, and today after I took my medications, my chest started to hurt and I felt a little short of breath, If you have ever read my posts in the past you are probably well aware of the fact that I am a major hypochondriac but as always, I feel its better to be safe than sorry.. Any comments/thoughts/suggestions would be greatly, greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance!!!

[Nurseypoo0]

I go to Dr. Sadeghi in Houston.  He has been great!

[fabnurse]

the constipation can be easily remedied if you take magnesium supplements.  take 800-2000mg daily, which is helpful with headaches and sleep.  too much mag will result in diarrhea, so they'll kinda settle each other out!  

[dougjohnson]

i have been on verapamil sr 180 r for 7years now it is miracal drug for me i have cluster migrains thought i was going to die  if they did not stop... doctor told me to try varapamil no more migrains... except they come back about every 2 to 2 1/2 years for a week or 2.... this drug has helped me to have a life again... if the doctor gives it to u you need to try !!!! hope everybody stops haveing migrains.. cause everybody that has migrains no it is the worst thing in the world  hope that god blesses u all

[Daisyrules]

Hi. The feet and ankle swelling is definitely a side effect of the verapamil. I have only been on it for a few days and am watching my ankles with great trepidation. So far the migraines seem better, but it is too early to tell. I am on 180mg each night. Am having magnificent sleeps!

[savedbygrace357]

My 14year old daughter was just put on Verapamil 120mg once a day for headaches. She doesnt see a change and doesnt like taking medicine if she cant see it working. My daughter believes it just turns you into a pill popper.

Anyways she has had a constant headache for 2months straight with no relief. Doctor said he doesnt know what else to do but to send her to a neurologist for a spinal tap. The MRI came back normal.

Has anybody else suffered this way? If so what helped you? She has been on prescription pain killers, steriods, antibiotics (3 different kinds), trips to the ER and still no relief.

[FiLeeP]

I've been suffering migraines for about 28 years, but they've changed over the years and I only got diagnosed about 4years ago.  It seems the older I get the worse they become, I'm 47.  Neuro has prescribed Inderal (which worked for about 6 mths), Topiramate, Endep.  Nothing works.  Now I'm on Verapamil 240gm, 2tabs in the morning.  Still having migraines but not as intense.  But my feet and ankles have swollen up really badly.  Is this fluid retention?  Has anyone else experienced this on Verapamil?  If so, can it be relieved?