The treatment of hypertension with verapamil.
In a randomised double blind cross over trial, verapamil produced significant dose dependent reductions in blood pressure in 23 patients. There were minimal side-effects. All patients had some contraindication to the use of beta blocker therapy, and the role of verapmil in this situation is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010919:Placebos; D011187:Posture; D014700:Verapamil / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D010919:Placebos; D014700:Verapamil