Hi, I hope that this isn't an old chestnut but has anyone had an unexplained wieght gain using a high dose, 900mg daily of Verapamil?
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Hi, I hope that this isn't an old chestnut but has anyone had an unexplained wieght gain using a high dose, 900mg daily of Verapamil?
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Submitted by Mike on Sun, 23/03/2014 - 17:05
PermalinkNot a usual side effect Mike
Not a usual side effect
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Submitted by duetto on Sun, 23/03/2014 - 17:50
PermalinkI have been on it ages right
I have been on it ages right up to max dose now down to mid way dose, my only side effects were constapation and very painful facial migraine of the jaw/cheek similar to TN. At the time thought I had an abcess under a tooth and had a heated arguement with the dentist for antbiotics.
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Submitted by Brian C on Mon, 02/06/2014 - 13:25
PermalinkDuetto, I gained a lot of
Duetto, I gained a lot of weight (3stone ) with the verapamil, it does tell you that you can do that
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Submitted by Val on Mon, 02/06/2014 - 20:23
PermalinkThe weight gain might be
The weight gain might be fluid as I developed very swollen hands and feet, to the point where it caused me joint pain to walk from the pressure of the fluid.
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Submitted by Mike on Mon, 02/06/2014 - 21:46
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PermalinkAnd of course with fluid
And of course with fluid gain which usually causes pain in the joints you must talk to your GP who will probably take you off Verapamil
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