Hello,

Verapamil has reduced my hemiplegic migraines quite a bit. From a two or three a week down to one a week. Teri Robert's article about migraines and brain damage is much appreciated, especially since it reinforces what my doctor said about being down to one migraine a week not being good enough.

I've now been taking verapamil for over six months, so it's probably doing as well as it's going to do for me. Unfortunately, my blood pressure will not stand adding more verapamil. When I see my doctor soon, we're going to discuss what to do next. Here's my thinking: Since the verapamil IS helping, it seems logical to add something to it rather than stopping it to try something else that might not work at all. Is that a reasonable approach? Also, with the verapamil working, would it make sense to try something like CoQ10, with few possible side effects, rather than another prescription?

Thanks for any guidance you can give me. I want to be prepared for this doctor's appointment.

Barbara