Reviewer: jo, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I been taking (calan) verapamil since 1988 for high blood pressure. I am now taking 240 mg verapamil and 25 mg of losartan potassium to control bp. My pulse in the morning drops to high 50's. br is usually around 125/70. I watch my salt content and avoid caffeine. I was taking diovan but asked the doctor to switch me to losartan because of cost. I also take hydrochlorothiazid, tamsulosin,war ... Show Full Comment

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I been taking (calan) verapamil since 1988 for high blood pressure. I am now taking 240 mg verapamil and 25 mg of losartan potassium to control bp. My pulse in the morning drops to high 50's. br is usually around 125/70. I watch my salt content and avoid caffeine. I was taking diovan but asked the doctor to switch me to losartan because of cost. I also take hydrochlorothiazid, tamsulosin,warfarin, avodart, and simvastatin. About 7 years ago I switched doctors and he took me off of verapamil. 5 days later I had A-fib. Chemical shock did not work. The cardiologist put me back on verapamil. In 3 days my A_fib was gone. He then increased my dosage to 240 mg twice a day. Moved to Florida. New doctor. Talked doctor into my stop taking warfarin since I had no record of a-fib for 5 years. Changed bp medicaation to one 240 mg of verapamil a day and diovan. A year later I had a-fig for one day. I am now back on warfarin. Talked the doctor in changing diovan to losartan. Saves me approx $1000 a year. I do go to the bathroom a lot. I have had radiation treatment for prostate cancerand do have an enlarged prostste. I am slightly concerned about the interaction between verapamil and simvastatin. I am 81 and still play golf 3-4 time a week. I will stay with verapamil.
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Reviewer: 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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IT LOWERS MY HEART RATE BELOW 60, WHICH DO NOT THINK IS RIGHT.

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IT LOWERS MY HEART RATE BELOW 60, WHICH DO NOT THINK IS RIGHT.
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Reviewer: Pat, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Have been on this for over 10yrs.Have no complaints It works for me and is the only bp med I can take because I had kidney cancer in 1998-99.With only one kidney,I can no longer take bp meds that have any ingredient that removes water from kidneys.So far am very pleased with my medication.

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Have been on this for over 10yrs.Have no complaints It works for me and is the only bp med I can take because I had kidney cancer in 1998-99.With only one kidney,I can no longer take bp meds that have any ingredient that removes water from kidneys.So far am very pleased with my medication.
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Reviewer: Ronnie, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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heart block - low heart rate

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heart block - low heart rate
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Reviewer: beyond comprehension, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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In 2011 I had to stop taking 180mg of verapamil, on this for 14 months...horrific side effects. My b/p was always low at home, but high when I saw her. Now, my Dr. has placed me back on this med at 120mg...I am not happy. I tried to explain the severe dizziness, but she ignored my conserns about this med. Just one week into 120mg, and I am coughing, and so cold, and have episodes of not breathing ... Show Full Comment

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In 2011 I had to stop taking 180mg of verapamil, on this for 14 months...horrific side effects. My b/p was always low at home, but high when I saw her. Now, my Dr. has placed me back on this med at 120mg...I am not happy. I tried to explain the severe dizziness, but she ignored my conserns about this med. Just one week into 120mg, and I am coughing, and so cold, and have episodes of not breathing normal. Has anyone experienced these side effects?
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