Side effects can be managed by dosage changes or alternate medications
Available as a generic product and under brand names Calan and Verelan, verapamil is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers that primarily are used to treat high blood pressure, angina, irregular heart rate, and other cardiac conditions
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Its intended use is for lowering blood pressure
Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day
Verapamil works by slowing your heart rate and relaxing your blood vessels
Your dose may need to be gradually decreased
Your dose may need to be gradually
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved indications for verapamil include angina (chronic stable, vasospastic or Prinzmetal variant), unstable angina (crescendo, preinfarction)
Verapamil - all gone: Verapamils onset of action is 1–2 hours after oral dosage
1 to 15 years: Initial dose: 0
You have elevated liver enzymes
Dizziness, slow heartbeat, constipation, stomach upset, nausea, headache, or tiredness may occur
Repeat dose: 0
In general, you shouldn't stop taking blood pressure medications suddenly
The calcium channel blocking agent verapamil (Calan SR, Verelan) is often the first choice for preventing cluster headache
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems
Specifically, it is used alone or with other medicines to improve Calcium channel blockers are medicines used to lower blood pressure
Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor
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Dry mouth, drowsiness, headache, fatigue, dizziness on standing, dry eyes, and constipation
Angina: Usually 120mg three times a day
These medications include beta-blockers (metoprolol, atenolol, carvedilol), calcium channel blockers (diltiazem, verapamil), and digoxin
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects
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Don’t stop taking your calcium-channel blockers unless your doctor tells you to
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