Posted by bookgurl99 on October 13, 2002, at 18:12:11
In reply to Re: verapamil » susan C, posted by Ritch on October 12, 2002, at 22:15:24
Not being bp, but having anxiety and (apparently) acute migraines with extended aura, I have taken v for a week now. (80 mg x 3/day).
I noticed migraine improvement immediately, although I still get aura. As for mood, more balanced and unflappable. At first I felt bleached out emotions, but that effect is wearing off. I seem to have better concentration and motivation -- I actually want to clean the bathtub ring! -- but I experience my overall cognition as slower.
Downsides: Not only am I getting the constipation side effect, but I am also really
hungry! This drug makes refined carbs taste really really good. Maybe by affecting the amount of calcium/potassium in the body, it somehow enhances flavor. I am going to have to work really hard on fighting the urge to taste how good everythinge is. I could easily see gaining weight from that side effect.Susan, how are you?
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