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http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Cluster Headache Specific >> lithium and verapomil http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1262703778 Message started by anthony g on Jan 5^th, 2010 at 10:02am

Title: lithium and verapomil
Post by anthony g on Jan 5^th, 2010 at 10:02am

hello just wanted to know if anyone knows if lithium and verapomil could be taken together for going through a cluster cycle? thanks

Title: Re: lithium and verapomil
Post by Guiseppi on Jan 5^th, 2010 at 11:13am

Yes, some refer to it as the "Chronic Cocktail". I know Brew will use both when he's getting really slammed. I'm fortunate in that lithium on its own is a very effective prevent for me.

Joe

Title: Re: lithium and verapomil
Post by Jackie on Jan 5^th, 2010 at 4:02pm

Yes,it can be taken together.

Hubby took it every day, in high doses, for over 15 years.

Title: Re: lithium and verapomil
Post by anthony g on Jan 5^th, 2010 at 4:10pm

thanks alot! currently on 480 mg verap now and starting the lithium @ 640 to start my doc thinks to start at this and go higher if needed!

Title: Re: lithium and verapomil
Post by Guiseppi on Jan 5^th, 2010 at 5:19pm

Be patient with the lithium, takes about 10-14 days to get up and running as a prevent for me. And get ready to get up to pee 5 times a night for the first week or two! ;D

Joe

Title: Re: lithium and verapomil
Post by burnt-toast on Jan 6^th, 2010 at 6:27pm

Yes, I’ve been at 1200mg Lithium Carbonate and 720mg Verapamil daily for a decade or so. I’ve tried numerous preventatives over the years but this combination has consistently proven to be the most effective at providing some control over this nightmare.

Work with your Neurologist to establish the most effective levels and med. schedule for you. It may take some work/time to get consistent results. Clearly (like just about everything else we take) it doesn't work for everyone.

Good Luck,

burnt-toast
(Tom)