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Skip to main content Accessibility help AI Mode All Images Forums Videos Short videos News More Tools Side effects Dosage Half-life Gel Antidote Name Similar Search Results AI Overview Verapamil is a prescription prescription medication classified as a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. Mayo Clinic +2 What It Treats High blood pressure (hypertension): Lowers blood pressure by relaxing and widening blood vessels. Angina: Prevents and controls severe chest pain by reducing the heart's workload and increasing blood and oxygen supply. Arrhythmias: Controls fast or irregular heart rhythms by slowing electrical conduction in the heart. Cluster headaches: Sometimes prescribed by specialists to reduce headache frequency. Cleveland Clinic +5 How It Works Blocks calcium ions from entering the muscle cells of your heart and blood vessels. Relaxes blood vessels so blood flows more easily. Reduces the force and rate of heart contractions to lower the heart's workload. MedlinePlus (.g