Nitroglycerin and Verapamil interaction
Nitroglycerin and Verapamil: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Nitroglycerin (NITROGLYCERIN LINGUAL) label · effective 2025-12-17
Antihypertensives: Possible additive hypotensive effects.
Antihypertensives Patients receiving antihypertensive drugs, beta-adrenergic blockers, and nitrates should be observed for possible additive hypotensive effects.
Marked orthostatic hypotension has been reported when calcium channel blockers and organic nitrates were used concomitantly.
From the Verapamil (Verapamil Hydrochloride) label · effective 2025-03-25
Antihypertensive Agents Verapamil administered concomitantly with oral antihypertensive agents (e.g., vasodilators, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, diuretics, beta blockers) will usually have an additive effect on lowering blood pressure.
Nitrates Verapamil has been given concomitantly with short- and long-acting nitrates without any undesirable drug interactions.
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