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What Meds Do You Take For A Headache?
High doses of verapamil may cause an irregular heartbeat in some patients who take the medication for cluster headaches, according to a recent study. One in five patients in the small study had a disorder of the heart's regular rhythmic beating while taking verapamil. Some of the trade names that verapamil is sold under include Calan, Verelan, or Covera.
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Headaches: Cluster: Surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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