Pros of Verapamil for migraine
- It can be used as an oral medication in different forms (capsule, tablet)
- It is inexpensive (generic)
- It can be used for cluster headaches
- It can help people with elevated blood pressure and headaches, especially cluster headaches.
Cons of Verapamil for migraine
- It is not very effective in preventing migraine
- It may take several days for it to work
- Has side effects such as low blood pressure and cardiovascular problems
- It must be used regularly rather than just when you feel the migraine attack.