Verapamil Er - Capsule Vs. Tablet (Page 2)

Pharmacy has changed my RX from a capsule to tablet (with approval from Dr.) Dosage is the same 240 and both are XR. Pharmacy says they can't get capsules any more, only tablets. Since the change-over (about 2 -3 months ago) my blood pressure has been inching back up and now soldily back in the "high blood pressure" readings. Doctor has temporarily increased my dosage of lisinopril (I take both) but wants my primary care to do a complete work up.

Has anyone else had problems with tablet form not working? (Capsule worked for at least 2 years or more the change is only since switch to tablet.)

My symptoms with uncontrolled high blood pressure include severe headaches and double vision. It is my top number (systolic?) that is increasing from 80s range to avg 150 and up. (I am female, 59 yoa, not obese)

I am scheduled to see my primary care Dr. but I'd like to know if there is any possiblity that the changed form of the medication (tablet vs. capsule) could be causing the problem since these changes seem to have started when the form of medication was changed.

I take Nexium in the am and ranitidine in the pm for GERD of long standing.

Thanks for any help.

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