Hi im not sure if i can ask but will try anyway but basically im wondering how much varapamil people take as im on 8 tabs a day at 160 and feel its starting to stop working amd was curious what other amounts ppl take
The start-up dosage is 240mgs per day (120am - 120pm). After two weeks,if no beneficial effects are felt,the dosage should be increased by another 120mgs (am,midday,evening) but only after an ecg has been performed. The dosage should be increased by 120mgs every two weeks ( until an effective level has been reached) or until the maximum of 960mgs has been attained. An ecg must be performed before any increase in dosage. Please make sure that the Verapamil is the BP version - the MR(modified release) and SR (slow release )are not as effective. Just a word of caution - do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice whilst taking Verapamil.
Thanks for the info ive been on this for so meny years now feels like its starting to stop working and of course i allways check with neuro and the doc before increasing the dose, never knew aboit grapefruit juice thx for the tip
The start-up dosage is 240mgs per day (120am - 120pm). After two weeks,if no beneficial effects are felt,the dosage should be increased by another 120mgs (am,midday,evening) but only after an ecg has been performed. The dosage should be increased by 120mgs every two weeks ( until an effective level has been reached) or until the maximum of 960mgs has been attained. An ecg must be performed before any increase in dosage. Please make sure that the Verapamil is the BP version - the MR(modified release) and SR (slow release )are not as effective. Just a word of caution - do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice whilst taking Verapamil.
Best of luck.
Colin Allen
Vice Chairman
I should have added.......... never take any medication without the express permission of your doctor or neurologist.
Colin Allen
Vice Chairman
Thanks for the info ive been on this for so meny years now feels like its starting to stop working and of course i allways check with neuro and the doc before increasing the dose, never knew aboit grapefruit juice thx for the tip