joey303

I tried to read these articles but got lost. Shocked, can you tell me in a sentence or two what either or both are saying? It would be much appreciated.

Hey guys. I, too, am very interested in this licorice method, but I've been taking verapamil for many years and am scared to stop, so I'm looking for pointers. It's the one drug to which I've been most sensitive as my doc spins me through the Rx choices. On the one hand, I know that verapamil has played a role in keeping my headaches "in check" because when I miss a couple of doses -- or taper off completely like I did recently for a week -- then the headaches are relentless all day long. On the verapamil regimen, I'm headache-free through the day until early evening. On the other hand, I easily believe the notion that the verapamil is crappity smacking with my body's natural feedback loop and may have even played a role in converting me from episodic to chronic. Les says no verapamil while taking the licorice. So, how do I best stop the verapamil? The last time, I dropped my dose by 25% each day for four days and ended-up bedridden for the next four, until I couldn't stand it any longer and started a rare prednisone cycle. Any ideas???? Should I just stay on it while I try the licorice? BASICS: CH for 7 years, chronic for 3, Verapamil 240mg/day, Zonegran 200 mg/day. O2, diet coke and sometimes axert @ each attack. 1-2 attacks per night.