Verapamil Hydrochloride tablets belong to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers which interfere with the electrical signals in the heart muscle and blood vessels. It is used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension).
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Verapamil Hydrochloride Tablets
Frequently Asked Questions
Verapamil belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers which interfere with the electrical signals in the heart muscle and blood vessels. It is used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension). It can be used alone or with other drugs for high blood pressure. Verapamil Hydrochloride tablets also help to manage and prevent angina as well as treat and prevent certain types of abnormal heartbeats.
Verapamil tablets work by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. It also increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart and slows electrical activity in the heart to control the heart rate.
High blood pressure rarely has noticeable symptoms, and if left untreated greatly increases the risk of stroke and heart attack. High blood pressure occurs for a variety of reasons including genetic predispositions, weight, and old age. Medication such as Verapamil tablets may be prescribed to help reduce high blood pressure and therefore reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.
If Verapamil tablets are not effective there are other medications for high blood pressure. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist to find the best solution for you. You can order Verapamil tablets online from e-Surgery with a quick health questionnaire. Use our free Ask a Pharmacist service to find the right medication for you.
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or healthcare professional has prescribed. Swallow the tablets whole with water, without chewing or crushing them.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the right time. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Around a third of adults in the UK have high blood pressure, although many will not realise it. The only way to find out if your blood pressure is high is to have your blood pressure checked. Adults over 40 are advised to get their blood pressure checked every 5 years.
If your blood pressure is high you are at risk of developing certain diseases and can be a sign of more serious issues like obesity. Medication such as Verapamil Hydrochloride tablets can help reduce your blood pressure.
Common causes of high blood pressure include:
age – the risk of developing high blood pressure increases as you get older
a family history of high blood pressure
being of African or Caribbean origin
a high amount of salt in your food
lack of exercise
being overweight
regularly drinking large amounts of alcohol
smoking
long-term sleep deprivation
Long term health conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease and lupus
Making healthy lifestyle changes can help keep your blood pressure at a normal level. High blood pressure can also be triggered by certain medications. These include:
the contraceptive pill
steroids
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – such as ibuprofen and naproxen
some pharmacy cough and cold remedies
some herbal remedies – particularly those containing liquorice
some recreational drugs – such as cocaine and amphetamines
some selective serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) antidepressants – such as venlafaxine
High blood pressure is often symptom-less, and you will not necessarily know you have it until you get tested. Although some symptoms can include:
Headache
Fatigue or confusion
Vision problems
Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Irregular heartbeat
Blood in the urine
Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears
If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor straight away.
As with all medication, there is a possibility of side effects. You can find a full list of possible side effects for Verapamil online in the patient information leaflet.
Contact your doctor at once if any of the following rare symptoms occur:
itching, rashes, difficulty breathing and swelling of the face, lips or tongue
Steven-Johnson syndrome: symptoms include fever and flu-like symptoms, rash, skin blisters, peeling skin
palpitations, chest pains for the first time, or chest pains becoming more frequent
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, especially:
ivabradine (for heart disease)
alpha or beta blockers (particularly important if having a beta blocker by injection) and other drugs to treat high blood pressure e.g. prazosin
cimetidine (to treat stomach ulcers)
phenobarbital, carbamazepine or phenytoin (to treat epilepsy)
rifampicin, erythromycin, clarithromycin or telithromycin (to treat infections)
ritonavir (to treat HIV)
lithium (to treat depression)
theophylline (to treat asthma)
digoxin (to treat certain heart conditions)
midazolam (used as sedative or anaesthetic)
statins e.g. simvastatin, atorvastatin (to lower cholesterol levels)
imipramine (to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder)
aspirin (for pain, fever or to prevent blood clots)
almotriptan (to treat migraine)
dabigatran (medicine to prevent the formation of blood clots)
quinidine or flecainide (to treat arrhythmias)
colchicine or sulfinpyrazone (for gout)
glibenclamide (to treat certain types of diabetes)
doxorubicin (used in chemotherapy to treat some cancers)
immunosupressants such as ciclosporin, sirolimus, everolimus and tacrolimus (to prevent organ transplant rejection)
St. John’s Wort (for mild anxiety)
if you are about to receive surgery where an anaesthetic will be used (including dentistry).
Do not eat or drink products containing grapefruit juice whilst taking verapamil, as grapefruit juice increases the effects of verapamil.
Verapamil may increase the amount of alcohol in the body and the time it takes for alcohol to leave the body. You should avoid excessive amounts of alcohol whilst taking Verapamil tablets.
Do not take Verapamil Hydrochloride tablets if you:
are allergic to verapamil hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
have heart failure or severe problems with the impulses and rhythms of the heart (second or third-degree atrioventricular block or sick sinus syndrome) unless you have a pacemaker
have heart failure and are taking beta-blockers
have recently suffered a heart attack
suffer from a slow heart rate (bradycardia)
have low blood pressure (hypotension)
have Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (rapid heart rate sometimes associated with dizziness or faintness)
are already taking a medicine containing ivabradine for the treatment of certain heart diseases.
High blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and even death. Taking medication such as Verapamil tablets is a great way to reduce high blood pressure.
In combination with a healthy diet and exercise (where possible), you can reduce the effects of high blood pressure.
It is also really easy to order Verapamil online and avoid the GP wait times and trips to the pharmacy. You can buy Verapamil online from a trusted online pharmacy such as e-Surgery, simply answer a quick 2 minute questionnaire, and have your medications delivered to you with free shipping.
Yes there are plenty of other options and if one is ineffective your doctor may prescribe a different medication. Some examples include Ramipril, Perindopril, and Amlodipine as well as beta-blockers such Bisoprolol and Atenolol.
Store Verapamil Hydrochloride tablets in a cool, dry place away from children. Do not use Verapamil tablets after the expiry date on the box.
You can buy Verapamil tablets online from registered online prescribers such as e-Surgery.
Whenever you are buying Verapamil tablets or any other medication, make sure you check for the green GPhC and MHRA logo on the bottom of each page of the website you are using.
Use the GPhC website to check if a pharmacy is registered.
You can also use our completely free Ask-a-Pharmacist service to get health advice from a trained professional.
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e-Surgery uses Royal Mail delivery with choices starting from Royal Mail 48 tracked delivery, Royal Mail tracked 24 and Royal Mail 1pm special delivery (discover more about e-Surgery delivery). Your Verapamil tablets will arrive in discreet, recyclable packaging at a delivery address of your choice. Find out how to recycle packaging from e-Surgery.
When you buy Verapamil online they will come in blister packs that are not currently recyclable, so once they have been used can be disposed of in a general waste bin. If the Verapamil tablets are unfinished dispose of the medication safely and drop them off at a local pharmacy. Cardboard packaging and paper patient information leaflets are recyclable.
For any more information on the disposal of Verapamil tablets, you can use our free Ask-a-Pharmacist service.
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