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Jean
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Tapering off Verapamil?
« on: May 13th, 2008, 2:07pm » |
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How long should I wait before trying to go off of the Verapamil? I have not had a shadow, eye twitch, or eye tearing since Saturday.
Also, we have not had many spring like days yet this spring. I wonder if this has anything to do with my mild cycle. If so will it pick up once the weather becomes nicer. I was thinking about last spring, (the worst cycle I can remember) It was a very early spring,very warm and beautiful. I wondered if the difference in the weather had anything to do with the difference in my HA. What do you guys think?
As always, thanks and be well,
Jeannie
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Re: Tapering off Verapamil?
« Reply #1 on: May 13th, 2008, 5:59pm » |
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on May 13th, 2008, 2:07pm, Jean wrote:| How long should I wait before trying to go off of the Verapamil? I have not had a shadow, eye twitch, or eye tearing since Saturday. |
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If it was me, I would wait another two weeks. Verap wont kill you, I know because I took it everyday for nearly 14 years....LOL 
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Re: Tapering off Verapamil?
« Reply #2 on: May 13th, 2008, 9:26pm » |
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I might wait a month. If you aren't experiencing any side effects than what's the rush? Just enjoy the PF time 
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Re: Tapering off Verapamil?
« Reply #3 on: May 13th, 2008, 9:37pm » |
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I'll average the two previous answers and say three weeks.
My gut tells me 2 weeks (this is what I have done in the past), but I'm a diplomat, too.
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Re: Tapering off Verapamil?
« Reply #4 on: May 14th, 2008, 4:46am » |
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hi jeannie,
i've just gone through a second failed attempt at tapering off this cycle. first was after a week PF. second time after 2 weeks with a couple of days down to no meds.
now i'm back up to 1-2 hits per day, plus having to wait for the meds to kick back in again.
better safe than sorry would be my advice as well...
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Re: Tapering off Verapamil?
« Reply #5 on: May 14th, 2008, 6:12am » |
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My rule of thumb.
2 Weeks with absolutely no Ch symptoms then I half the dose for 1 week then stop.
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Re: Tapering off Verapamil?
« Reply #6 on: May 15th, 2008, 9:52am » |
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Has anyone ever heard of Verapamil causing weight gain? Last year I began to put on weight and I blamed it on the Prednisone. Now it seems that I am again gaining even though I am exercising five to seven days a week. Verapamil and Lexapro are the only meds I take.
I don't mean to sound vain or anything. It sure would be nicer if I could blame it on meds and not the fact that I am getting old!  ( and eat too much!)
Jeannie
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Re: Tapering off Verapamil?
« Reply #7 on: May 15th, 2008, 4:28pm » |
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jeannie
i gained 21 lbs this cycle. For me most of it came when i was preds. Now that i am off preds though- wieght won't come off- even with eating less etc
I wonder if verap causes water retention? I also know with me having the headaches make me not stick to good eating habits etc because i focus more on just getting thru the day
I used to lexapro some years back and that makes me gain weight. A friend of mine takes lexapro and she's gained weight.
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Re: Tapering off Verapamil?
« Reply #8 on: May 15th, 2008, 8:21pm » |
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on May 15th, 2008, 4:28pm, mezza wrote:I used to lexapro some years back and that makes me gain weight. A friend of mine takes lexapro and she's gained weight.
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Been on Lexapro 2 weeks, and I have no urge to eat at all. I have to remind myself that I have to eat something. Weight has been static so far.
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Re: Tapering off Verapamil?
« Reply #9 on: May 16th, 2008, 7:12am » |
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I tried twice to taper off my Verapamil with my last cycle and was WRONG both times, the beast was not done with me yet! But the 3rd attempt was good. I did a very slow taper that time and when the Verapamil was done so was my cycle.
Spring and fall are my two bad seasons but so far this spring I am out of cycle so I will see with time. 
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Re: Tapering off Verapamil?
« Reply #10 on: May 16th, 2008, 12:58pm » |
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I have many thoughts on your questions. First I would agree that 2-4 weeks is a good wait period and then would taper very slowly. Do not want to shock the system or wake the beast.
As for weight gain, pred can definetely contribute but I found verapamil did not cause that affect. What I found out was sympathy food and inability to exercise on verap caused my weight gain. I know many c-hers get very lethargic when in cycle and the verap slows everything down. Just some random comments and opinions. Hope you are well!
Tim
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