Verapamil is a drug that is used for treating high blood pressure, chest pain, and irregular heart rhythms. This eMedTV segment offers information on verapamil and its uses, effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
Some of the most common verapamil side effects include constipation, nausea, and dizziness. This eMedTV Web page describes other common and rare side effects of the drug, as well as more serious side effects that may require immediate medical care.
As this eMedTV resource explains, verapamil is used for treating adults who have various conditions of the heart and blood vessels (such as high blood pressure and chest pain). This page also describes several off-label verapamil uses.
There are several factors your healthcare provider will consider prior to prescribing verapamil. This part of the eMedTV library describes these factors in detail and also outlines some suggestions for when and how to take your verapamil dosage.
When certain medicines (such as aspirin or digoxin) are taken with verapamil, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at other drugs that can interact with verapamil, and describes some of the problems that can occur.
Verapamil should be used with caution in people who have CHF or liver disease. This eMedTV Web page offers other important verapamil warnings and precautions to be aware of prior to taking the drug, including who should not take the medication.
This eMedTV segment explains that clinical trials studying verapamil and hair loss have shown that hair loss was reported in less than 1 percent of people taking the drug. This page explains what to do if hair loss occurs while taking verapamil.
There are several possible side effects of verapamil, and impotence is one of them. This portion of the eMedTV archives tells you what you need to know about verapamil and impotence, including statistics on how frequently this side effect occurs.
It is possible to develop a dry mouth while taking verapamil. This eMedTV page offers more information on verapamil and dry mouth, including a list of suggestions for dry mouth relief and an explanation of what your doctor may recommend as treatment.
Drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty breathing are possible signs of a verapamil overdose. This eMedTV page gives an overview of the symptoms a person might experience after taking too much verapamil, as well as treatment options that are available.
Based on the results of animal studies, it may not be safe to take verapamil during pregnancy. This part of the eMedTV Web site looks at verapamil and pregnancy, including information on why the FDA classifies verapamil as a pregnancy Category C drug.
The manufacturer of verapamil does not recommend that women who are breastfeeding take verapamil. This eMedTV resource explains that the medication does pass through breast milk and describes what to do if you are taking verapamil and breastfeeding.
This eMedTV page lists the various generic verapamil products that are available and describes which medical conditions they are used to treat. This page also provides a chart that identifies which generic verapamil product treats various conditions.
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