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What Causes Fatigue And Dizziness While On Verapamil?
My Mom was taking 120 mg of verapamil has gone to 180mg. She is very tired during the day & just a little light headed on occasion. She insists that she can drive after being siick for 3months. I have a call into her doctor but probably won t get back to me until tomorrow.
Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Hello,
Verapamil has known side effects including headache, dizziness, lethargy, fatigue, heart beat alterations through calcium channel blocking effects. Driving is not at all recommended in this condition. I suggest to go back to 120 mg dose till you consult your doctor. Maintain her hydration with plenty of liquids, avoid smoking/alcohol in any form if at all using.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
Verapamil has known side effects including headache, dizziness, lethargy, fatigue, heart beat alterations through calcium channel blocking effects. Driving is not at all recommended in this condition. I suggest to go back to 120 mg dose till you consult your doctor. Maintain her hydration with plenty of liquids, avoid smoking/alcohol in any form if at all using.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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