Effects of Verapamil, an Antagonist of L-Type Calcium Channels, on Cardiovascular Symptoms in Alcohol Withdrawal
Neuropsychobiology 2008;58:123-127


We studied whether verapamil, a Ca²⁺ channel blocker, affects cardiovascular symptoms in alcohol withdrawal.

Significant differences in verapamil effects on systolic and diastolic blood pressure and stroke volume and total peripheral resistance were observed in patients with withdrawal when compared with those in early recovery.

L-type Ca²⁺ channels may modify vascular tone in alcohol withdrawal.

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