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Samantha

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Verapamil
Feb 22^nd, 2012 at 12:01am

I am new to this Group, but unfortunately not new to CH.. I have been living with them for just over 21 years. I was 4 years free... 4 years.. just finished a 9 week bout of traumatic ups and downs.. Going to the neurologist tomorrow. My question is this.... Has anyone else ever had dramatic drops in blood pressure from verapamil? I was only on 240mg per day for 8 days before I went off due to such a drop in BP I was sitting at 83/55 while I was on it. My usual BP was 115/75. I took myself off it as I couldn't get into my Dr. I was scared and weak from such low BP.. Anyone else find the same reaction? Shocked

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Reply #1 - Feb 22^nd, 2012 at 9:30am

Hi, Samantha, and welcome. I'm on 640mg/day of verapamil, and my BP generally comes in around 120/70. I can only imagine what it would be were I not on it. I suspect it is keeping my pressure lower, and I'm not surprised yours is so low given its starting point. You are going to see your doc so that's a good thing. There are other meds available like topomax and lithium. As well as good abortives like triptan injecables. Keep exploring, and insist on finding relief. Blessings. lance

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Imitrex4Breakfast CH.com Veteran Offline Posts: 200 Kentuckiana Gender:	Re: Verapamil Reply #2 - Feb 23^rd, 2012 at 2:16am Verapamil caused me to have a very low BP and slowed my heart rate down to 28 BPM and I was on less than 400mg a day. So ... the answer is YES, I too had BP (and heart rate) problems while taking Verapamil. I'm glad that it helps many, but it can hurt some people for sure.
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Re: Verapamil
Reply #3 - Feb 23^rd, 2012 at 4:11pm

Thank you for your replies. I met with my neurologist yesterday.. I am still on topiramates ( I think I forgot to say that I was already on 75mg 2 times/day) She has upped my dose to 100 mg 2 times/day and has suggested lithium which I have tried in the past without success.
She has also suggested botox for my migraines as I have been diagnosed with both CH and migraines BOO. Undecided

Still hunting for the right answers for me but not ready to rush for a quick fix as I know this is a lifetime diagnosis.. My O2 is still the best abortive that I have as triptans make my chest feel really tight. Always looking for advice though.. Thanks

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