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 comes in these forms: oral extended-release capsule, oral extended-release tablet, and oral immediate-release tablet (Calan) . Verapamil relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work your heart has to do. Itâs used to treat high blood pressure.