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Cluster Headache Drug Can Cause Heart Problems, New Study

August 14th, 2007 by admin

A new UK study suggests that at high doses the drug verapamil can cause heart problems. The researchers recommend all patients being treated with the drug for cluster headaches should have frequent electrocardiograms (EKGs) to check for irregular hearbeats. [click link for full article]

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