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.
Side Effects of Each. The most common side effects of oxycodone and hydromorphone are similar. Hydromorphone is very potent, so its side effects can be more intense. Side effects for these drugs can include: 1  shallow or light breathing.