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Generic: verapamil View All Brands Isoptin, Verelan, Isoptin SR, Calan SR, Calan, Verapamil Hydrochloride SR, Verelan PM, Verapamil Hydrochloride, Covera-HS A calcium channel blocker - It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following: cisapride disopyramide dofetilide grapefruit juice hawthorn pimozide red yeast rice This medicine may also interact with the following medications: barbiturates such as phenobarbital cimetidine cyclosporine lithium local anesthetics or general anesthetics medicines for heart rhythm problems like amiodarone, digoxin, flecainide, procainamide, quinidine medicines for high blood pressure or heart problems medicines for seizures like carbamazepine and phenytoin rifampin, rifabutin or rifapentine theophylline or aminophylline This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Check your blood pressure and pulse rate regularly. Ask your doctor or health care professional what your blood pressure and pulse rate should be and when you should contact him or her. Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine. Ask your doctor or health care professional how to gradually reduce the dose. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: difficulty breathing dizziness or light headedness fainting fast heartbeat, palpitations, irregular heartbeat, or chest pain skin rash slow heartbeat swelling of the legs or ankles Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): constipation facial flushing headache nausea, vomiting sexual dysfunction weakness or tiredness This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088. Where should I keep my medicine? Keep out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. NOTE:This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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