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I have been newly diagnosed with cluster headaches and stayed on vrapamal does it usually get worse before it gets better?
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If getting worse: Switch your medication, from Verapamil to either Depakote or Topamax (topiramate). Talk to your neurologist.
Answered 5/24/2016
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