Can I eat grapefruit while taking verapamil?

Can I eat grapefruit while taking verapamil?

verapamil food You may take verapamil with or without food, but take it the same way every time. You should avoid consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice as much as possible during treatment with verapamil.

Is it better to take verapamil in the morning or at night?

The extended-release tablets and capsules are usually taken once or twice a day. Take verapamil at around the same time(s) every day. Certain verapamil products should be taken in the morning and others at bedtime.

Why was verapamil recalled?

This recall is due to an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which was found in the recalled products.

Is verapamil being discontinued?

CALAN SR (verapamil hydrochloride) extended-release oral tablet, 180 mg, is currently listed in the “Discontinued Drug Product List” section of the Orange Book.

Is verapamil bad for kidneys?

If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure.

How long does verapamil stay in system?

The mean elimination half-life in single-dose studies ranged from 2.8 to 7.4 hours. In these same studies, after repetitive dosing, the half-life increased to a range from 4.5 to 12.0 hours (after less than 10 consecutive doses given 6 hours apart). Half-life of verapamil may increase during titration.

Can verapamil cause depression?

Verapamil may cause depression, confusion, and impotence.

Does verapamil cause anxiety?

Call your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, a change in your heartbeat, light-headedness, anxiety-like feelings, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or flu symptoms while taking verapamil.

Is verapamil an antidepressant?

Verapamil is not an antidepressant in patients resistant to tricyclic antidepressants.