There's a wide variety of medications used for Migraine, most of which are prescribed off-label. If verapamil has been prescribed for you, or if you and your doctor have been considering it, here's some information that may be helpful.
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Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and specific types of heart rhythm disorders. It is also used off-label for Migraine and headache prevention. It is also used for various kidney and...
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