Posted by Ritch on October 12, 2002, at 22:15:24
In reply to Re: verapamil, posted by susan C on October 12, 2002, at 10:30:33
> hi mitch,
> Exactly, 'enhanced', that is what doc said...must have something to do with blocking my calcium channels? I dont much like my digestive channel blocked, but, hey, I can deal with that, I hope.:)
> I have done some searches on google, with bipolar verapamil calcium channel blocker and studies...the usual suspects were unearthed. My doc gave me a copyof a study from the early 90's and a commentary about why it isnt studied much (it is generic), which I will find and post a reference for you. I have been hoping to find others who have taken it for the very reason you are...birds of a feather flock together, comfort in numbers?
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> One of the real benefits I see so far, is it is a
> 'gentle' thing, no common bad side effects, unless you count the constipation.
>
> I will keep posting here.
>
> mouse with a missionHi Susan, thanks for responding. If I can get some cognitive 'enhancement' without stimulants/AD's that will also stabilize my mood as a side-bonus, hey count me in! I mentioned back to my pdoc when verapamil was brought up that Neurontin is a selective calcium-channel blocker. Neurontin helped with anx. and for focus, but I get smooth muscle spasms from it (thoracic chest wall spasm, and eustachian tube "thumps",etc, at higher doses)-which is a dose-limiting factor. Anyhow, I would be willing to check out other Calcium ion channel blockers to see if they are also effective. As far as the *constipation* is concerned....I would find that a beneficial side effect since I tend to have the opposite effect from most meds that work well, such as SSRI's. BTW, have you heard anything about nicotinic receptor meds, or Aricept being used for ADHD/depression?....Mitch
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