igdc Posted November 23, 2019 Posted November 23, 2019 If you've had stomach issues with verapamil, what has your doctor suggested that you do/use to deal with that? And what has worked for you? Thanks. Quote
Amun Ren Posted December 18, 2019 Posted December 18, 2019 I tried taking verapamil but it made me feel very sick as well so i decided to stop taking it. I do my best to stay away from pharmaceuticals and try just to use more 'earthly' remedies. i dont like all the nasty side effects of prescription drugs and the thought of poisoning my body. however i know the struggle of battling with clusters and during a nasty cycle im pretty much willing to try anything. oxygen is always number one and energy drinks are usually close at hand. im no doctor but the 2 main things i would try... make sure you dont have an empty stomach gingerale or any form or ginger. maybe try a ginger tea with some natural honey and lemon Quote
EyecePick Posted December 18, 2019 Posted December 18, 2019 What stomach issues are you talking about? Verapamil induced TERRIBLE constipation (a very well known side effect of the med)... it slows motility a lot! I was taking miralax multiple times a day initially because I caught on sorta late.. I was so bloated, my stomach hurt, I was nauseated from always feeling full! Quote
81007 Posted December 18, 2019 Posted December 18, 2019 I have used Emetrol from Walmart with some success. It is basically a sugar mixture. https://emetrol.com/ Quote
igdc Posted December 24, 2019 Author Posted December 24, 2019 Thanks to those who replied. I take 160mg, 3x/day. (If I'm remembering that dosage correctly.) If I don't take a colace/ducolax or two each day, I get stuck with at least an hour daily of terrible stomach pain. I'm assuming it's the verapamil since most of my other medicines are ones that I've had for a while. Between the headaches and the stomach problem (plus a myriad of other things), it's fun times. I'm open to any additional ideas. Quote
jon019 Posted December 24, 2019 Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) OXYGEN !!!! ....at one time verapamil at 480 -1040 mg/dy .......stayed ahead of the concrete by LOTS of water (some swear by this alone for CH) and fiber (especially fruit).... Edited December 24, 2019 by jon019 Quote
jon019 Posted December 24, 2019 Posted December 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Brain on fire said: Agree with @jon019 re constipation. I'll add movement also increases motility. @igdc if you are having pain without constipation get thee to a doctor! ...oh yeah...forgot about that....was walking 5-12+ miles/dy at work.. Quote
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