Verapamil and Anxiety: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "I was switched from amlodipine to verapamil. While it maintained my BP, my heart rate was still high. The first day felt great, after that, I felt like I was dying. Memory loss, confusion, heart palpitations, high anxiety (never been anxious), scared to leave the house. I begged my cardiologist and GP to take me off this medication. I took it for 3 weeks, and it was the worst time of my life. It hurt my throat and esophagus, I had diarrhea, lost 15 lbs, and was in pain every day."

• dom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I was told to take Verapamil once a day. The first day was fine, no problems at all. The second day (only the 2nd tablet I took) was horrendous. Within 30 minutes of taking the tablet, I began to feel very hot. Within about 40 minutes, I could barely stay seated upright - I felt so weak. Then I started to feel like I was no longer in my body. I became very anxious and felt extremely ill, to the point where I actually thought I might be dying! This continued for about an hour, then began to lessen. I didn't take a 3rd dose (unsurprisingly!). Months later, I was doing some research after having my DNA sequenced and found I have a metabolic disorder called TMAU (trimethylaminuria). TMAU causes my body not to process some chemicals properly, including some medications, e.g., Verapamil. I presume this is the reason I had such an extremely bad reaction to it."

• Fin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2019

For Arrhythmia "I have been taking Verapamil ER 180 mg once daily for arrhythmia for less than a week, but my pulse hasn’t gone down below 100. I also have ankylosing spondylitis and pulmonary hypertension. I feel anxious all the time. Could this be a combination of all my health problems?"

• Clu...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 11, 2016

For Cluster Headaches "I have been suffering from cluster headaches periodically for the past 3 years. Did some research online and decided to ask my doc for some verapamil. Last Christmas, I started taking it just before a holiday party and accidentally found out it also calms my anxiety. I was able to relax and talk to people like a normal person and actually enjoyed people's company. It was a while since I felt that way in a social situation, and I am so glad I came across verapamil."

• tee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 4, 2012

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "Supraventricular tachycardia began 4/2012. Initial prescribed amount 240 mg (80 mg) 3 x a day reduced for travel purposes to 1180 mg per day. Prescribed with Flecainide (50 mg 2 x a day). Some constipation, some melancholia, and anxiety. Overall satisfaction okay."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2023

For Arrhythmia "Within a few days of starting Verapamil 180 ER, I started having hand tremors and a feeling of anxiety for several hours daily. I also developed widespread tooth sensitivity."