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Medicines verapamil hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

verapamil hydrochloride · Medicine question

Why should grapefruit be avoided?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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Answer

Grapefruit can increase verapamil concentrations and make adverse effects such as dizziness, low blood pressure or bradycardia more likely.

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NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
Verapress MR 240 tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 6

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