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(Message started by: wildbill on Dec 12^th, 2002, 9:36am)

Title: STARTED MEDS BUT NO RLIEF!
Post by wildbill on Dec 12^th, 2002, 9:36am

Hello all ! well started taking verapamil and vioxx last friday but im still havin 1 or sometimes 2 real severe attacks for 2 hrs. and wandering does anybody know how long meds take to work? thanks to all who reply!

wildbill

Title: Re: STARTED MEDS BUT NO RLIEF!
Post by Jackie on Dec 12^th, 2002, 9:56am

Give the verapamil another week or so at least.
What dose has the doctor got you on? That could make a difference.
Do you use 02 or imitrex?

Good Luck,
Jacks 8)

Title: Re: STARTED MEDS BUT NO RLIEF!
Post by Mark C on Dec 12^th, 2002, 10:10am

Prednisolone has worked for me to stop an attack for a few days. This hopefully will allow time for the preventives to work. A good abortive such as Zomig or Imitrex will also give much needed relief. Ask your Doctor, tell them you are hurting. I hope you get a break soon, hang in there WB!
Mark

Title: Re: STARTED MEDS BUT NO RLIEF!
Post by Ann on Dec 13^th, 2002, 9:30am

Bill,

When I first started verapamil, it took a good 2 weeks to kick in, and then we had to re-adjust the dosage. This may be the case for you as well. Be patient and strong...it will take effect eventually!

hugs
Ann

Title: Re: STARTED MEDS BUT NO RLIEF!
Post by echo on Dec 13^th, 2002, 9:33am

Must agree with others. Need to let Verap work for 10 - 14 days before it really starts to kick in.