Test Overview. Your pulse is the rate at which your heart beats. Your pulse is usually called your heart rate, which is the number of times your heart beats each minute (bpm). But the rhythm and strength of the heartbeat can also be noted, as well as whether the blood vessel feels hard or soft.
A: Some of the more common side effects of verapamil are constipation, dizziness, nausea, headache, hypotension, edema, skin rash/itching and fatigue.
Verapamil oral capsule is used for long-term treatment. It comes with risks if you donât take it as prescribed. If you donât take it at all: If you donât take verapamil at all, you risk increased blood pressure.