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Message started by Wabi Sabi on Sep 4th, 2009 at 11:33pm

Title: Understanding Verapimal
Post by Wabi Sabi on Sep 4th, 2009 at 11:33pm
So... if I understand this right. I am taking Prednisone(Transient) to help with my CH until the Verapimal (Preventive) builds up in my system to take over. In the mean time I have the Imitrex injections to temporarily injure the beast into submission.

If I have any of this wrong, please tell me.

So, a question which because its late and I can't call my Neurologist, do I stop taking Verapimal once my cycle has ended? Reading about the side effects I really don't want to take this all the time. My CH are only for about 2-3 month periods.

Title: Re: Understanding Verapimal
Post by Racer1_NC on Sep 4th, 2009 at 11:40pm

Wabi Sabi wrote on Sep 4th, 2009 at 11:33pm:
So... if I understand this right. I am taking Prednisone(Transient) to help with my CH until the Verapimal (Preventive) builds up in my system to take over. In the mean time I have the Imitrex injections to temporarily injure the beast into submission.

That would appear to be your doctor's plan.  ;)



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If I have any of this wrong, please tell me.

Oh you need not worry about that. Anytime someone is wrong here...they hear about it.  ;D



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So, a question which because its late and I can't call my Neurologist, do I stop taking Verapimal once my cycle has ended? Reading about the side effects I really don't want to take this all the time. My CH are only for about 2-3 month periods.

Yes...most people would stop the Verap after the cycle has ended. Consult with your doc before changing any medication.

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