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A member asked:

I started taking verapamil on friday should my rate come down by now when i was on beta blockers my heart rate came down straight away!

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Obviously it depends: On the dose. But i would expect some effect in the 3rd-4th day. Maybe check in with your doc today.

Answered 1/22/2013

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