Question 1

how do you use verelan?

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As directed: Verelan is a brand of generic verapamil which is a calcium channel blocker used to control high blood pressure (hypertension). It is typically given orally (by mouth) once daily. As always, it's imperative that you take it as directed by your prescribing physician so ask plenty of questions before accepting (new) prescriptions. Ask about potential side effects & drug-drug interactions.

Question 2

what are the side affects of verapamil (verelan)?

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Verapamil: Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker that slows conduction at the level of both the sinus node as well as the av node.  This is helpful in atrial arrhythmias like afib and svt to slow the heart rate.  Adverse effects could involve too slow a heart rate.  It also is a vasodilator. This is helpful in hypertension and protecting against coronary spasm.  Adverse events could involve too low a bp.

Question 3

what doctor prescribes verelan pm? for what?

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Verelan pm: Typically an internist or cardiologist will prescribe verelan pm for trt of HTN or atrial arrhythmias.  This is long-acting verapamil designed to be given at night so as to act when the heart rate or BP are most affected by the normal circadian variation that exists in our hormonal and nervous system.  The nighttime hours are when our bodies typically produce a spike of adrenalin.

Question 4

am i dying?

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Yes: Yes, we are all in the process of dying, only the rate of change is unknown

Question 5

am i dying?

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We all are: A 3-word question with no details... well, life is short on Earth, regardless of whether a person lives 3 days, 3000 days, or 30,000 days. It is not length of one's life that matters, but the quality of the life lived. The goal is not to live a long life, but to live a good life. Even if a person makes it all the way to age 82, that's only 30,000 days.

Question 6

im a nurse?

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Symptoms:  Because you are a medical care provider, it is especially important for you to quarantine and get tested before interacting with patients. COVID 19 infection is possible. Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

Question 7

i have cold?

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Maybe: Based upon the information you&#x27;ve given, one could conclude
that indeed you have a cold because, why would someone pose the question if they were not experiencing symptoms commonly associated with a cold.  On the other hand, one could argue, &quot;how can you conclude a person has a cold when they haven&#x27;t divulged any of their symptoms!&quot;  so, help us by providing a few details.

Question 8

am i dying ?

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I don't know: I don't know, john.  Technically, every person who is alive will die someday, yes.  But unless you have been diagnosed with some untreatable illness, then no, you are not actively dying.
If this is something you worry about a lot, mention it to one of your parents, a close adult friend, or a school counselor.  A lot of people have these kinds of worries and you can get help to not worry so much.

Question 9

what is asp?

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ASP can stand for…: Many things not related to field of medicine but suspect you're referring to male enhancement product esp. Better to avoid such otc products since not certain what they contain & haven't been tested for safety. If having problems of erectile dysfunction, discuss with pcp/urologist. Don't smoke; limit alcohol use; perhaps correcting anemia will help. Doc can offer other options.

Question 10

i have cold?

Accepted Answer

Rest and fluids: The more rest and fluids you can get will help you get over this more quickly.  Try some nasal saline spray as well to help relieve some of your symptoms.

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