Verapamil and Shortness Of Breath: What Users Say

• Riv...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 23, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on verapamil ER for over a month and am now trying to wean off of it. I started out at 180 once a day. It brought my blood pressure down somewhat, but my heart rate went low, it was hovering over 57, sometimes 53. I didn't like the feeling of dizziness and shortness of breath it was causing. I went down to 80, heart rate still low and blood pressure was around 137/80. The worst part is trying to get off of it. My doctor told me to just stop taking it. The next night, my blood pressure was 225/117. Heart rate in the hundreds. You can't go off cold turkey. I'm trying to wean off, but having bad episodes of high blood pressure and changing heart rate. They should put a clear warning for going off this drug and how potent the drug is."

• lor...
• May 20, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "Verapamil 80 mg 2 times a day lowered my blood pressure significantly. The side effects are occasional constipation, itchy rashes, little shortness of breath, and mild fatigue. Drinking at least 8 to 10 glasses of water a day helps. I like this better than atenolol, which lowered my heartbeat and blood pressure to 100/49, and hydrochlorothiazide, which caused dehydration, tingling, rashes, feeling very cold, and fatigue."

• Ann...
• February 1, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I'm on Verapamil for high blood pressure, and I have the uncommon symptoms like edema, dizziness, shortness of breath, and hair loss. I'm trying to get off of it, and I normally take 240 mg per day, and yesterday I took 1/2 of a pill less, and my BP went up 20 points. I'm trying to find a BP med that works better with my body."

• Don...
• January 13, 2014

For Cluster Headaches "This medicine is very effective. It did stop my cluster headaches the day after initially taken. However, the side effects (unusual weight gain, sinus pain, constipation, bloating, shortness of breath) have outweighed the benefits. Going to the Dr. tomorrow for alternative therapy."

• 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."

• ver...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2025

For High Blood Pressure "Took it for 10 days, not for me. Still shortness of breath at night even 4 days after I stopped, also terrible pulse irregularities. Blood pressure, however, did improve."