hi, i was given inderal er 60mg q hs today and taken off verapimil 120mg. i am always so leary of starting new drugs. how safe is this drug? i was started on verapimil years ago for htn, headaches, and palpatations. most of these things have decreased greatly. I lost about 30lbs over last 2 years. my bp is usually good unless i have a major scare in my life. my bp has at times been in the 90 systolic. i noticed that it is given for panic attacks and anxiety. occasionally i will wake up in the night with a panic attack. I have no clue as why. it started years ago after having surgery and a hard time breathing. my doctor said it will not affect my heart or blood pressure much. (she does not know about the panic attacks) i just need some reassurance that the side effects are not that common?! thanks.