Verapamil and Confusion: What Users Say

• Ray...
• November 8, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "I took this medication for a week, and although it did help with my blood pressure, it made me very confused and lightheaded. I got so bad that I stopped taking the medicine and called my doctor for a different type of medication. Just wasn't for me, I guess."

• 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."

• Msp...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 29, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "This is one of the worst drugs ever! So very tired all the time, my migraines are worse. I fell over 2 weeks ago and injured an old spinal cord injury because I am so out of it being on Verapamil. Currently on 360 mg, which is a very high dose. I also do an injection on a monthly basis for my awful migraines that I exercise on a daily basis, Botox, and nothing has helped me. For all of you on Verapamil, very happy that this awful drug works for you."

• Lio...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 23, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "Not good, that’s why I am here. I’m having chest pains, wheezing, faintness, and dizziness. I am also experiencing confusion and memory issues."