CALAN SR Reviews (VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 4.0 (3 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare CALAN SR with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CALAN SR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Arrhythmias - PAT & atrial flutter | F | 65 | 180 & 120 1X day | 3/17/2011 Patient History | 3 | high blood pressure, palps | swelling ankles more so in hot weather conditions!headaches - bloating belly conditions! eye problems dryness sticking closed cramping of shoulders and neck area off and on | this works ok lowering blood pressure down, stops the palps good however if your in the sunlight or heat over 90deg F. ankles swell up and dehydration happens rapid while on this medication vision goes blurred at times and a few other things. like all b.p meds - you wonder is it really worth taking? | M | 55 | 4 years | 5/10/2009 | 4 | premature ventricular beats | nil side effects | before taking Isoptin I was experiencing frequent disturbing symptoms of the premature ventricular beats (anxiety, lightheadedness) which resulted in my going to the outpatient department of my local hospital on quite a few occasions. Since being on Isoptin SR 120mm once per day for the last six years the symptoms have virtually disappeared. | M | 64 | 6 years | 8/17/2007 |
CALAN SR (VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE): Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Verapamil belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Verapamil may also lower your heart rate. FDA Approval Date: 1986-12-16 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)