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What Are The Adverse Effects Of Taking High Doses Of Verapamil?
Question: Hi
My name is XXXXXXX and i have the chemist do my webster packs but this is the first time that i have found an extra verapamil of 240mg in my daily dose but i only take 240 in the morning and 240 in the evening but i have and extra tablet. So i want to know would it hurt me in any way if i took the third tablet.
Thankyou
XXXXXXX XXXX
My name is XXXXXXX and i have the chemist do my webster packs but this is the first time that i have found an extra verapamil of 240mg in my daily dose but i only take 240 in the morning and 240 in the evening but i have and extra tablet. So i want to know would it hurt me in any way if i took the third tablet.
Thankyou
XXXXXXX XXXX
Brief Answer:
can cause a decrease in blood pressure and affect your heart rate
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Verapamil can be used for hypertension, angina and arrhythmia (abnormal heart rate and rhythm).
If you use more medication than normal then it possible that your blood pressure would decrease to lower than values than you would like especially if it is controlled at the moment.
There is also the potential for affecting your heart rate or rhythm. It would be best not to use any additional medication unless your doctor thinks it is necessary.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
can cause a decrease in blood pressure and affect your heart rate
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Verapamil can be used for hypertension, angina and arrhythmia (abnormal heart rate and rhythm).
If you use more medication than normal then it possible that your blood pressure would decrease to lower than values than you would like especially if it is controlled at the moment.
There is also the potential for affecting your heart rate or rhythm. It would be best not to use any additional medication unless your doctor thinks it is necessary.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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