Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is Verapamil. It can be used to treat high blood pressure, reduce chest pain, and help control an irregular heartbeat. It may have other uses, too. 

You should take it exactly as your doctor tells you to. It is often taken three times each day. You can take your dose with or without food. 

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include constipation, nausea, and a headache. It can also cause low blood pressure and dizziness. You should wait until you know how this medicine affects you before you do activities that require you to be alert, like driving. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects could occur. With Verapamil, this can include problems with your heart and liver. You should read the Patient Information Sheet to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. 

Verapamil can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines. Also, you should not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice. 

Women should check with their doctors before becoming pregnant. Women should not breastfeed. 

For best results with Verapamil, read the Patient Information Sheet for full information. Also, make sure to follow your doctor's advice about diet, exercise, and checking your own blood pressure and heart rate.