Side Effects Of Calcium Channel Blockers

Nausea

Nausea occurs when an individual feels sick to their stomach and has the urge to vomit. Nausea might or might not be accompanied by vomiting. Since nausea could be a sign of an underlying medical condition, patients with this symptom should mention it to their physician. Most cases of nausea resolve on their own within a few hours to a few days. Patients, including those taking calcium channel blockers, can treat this symptom at home by eating a bland diet and avoiding highly seasoned foods. Drinking ginger or chamomile tea might be soothing, and some patients find relief through getting fresh air. It can be helpful to avoid strong odors, including heavy perfumes. Patients might want to keep a food diary to see if any particular foods exacerbate their nausea. If nausea occurs in conjunction with diarrhea or does not go away in a few days, a doctor's appointment is needed. Emergency medical care should be sought for nausea accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, or visible signs of dehydration such as dry lips, a dry mouth, rapid breathing, and sunken eyes.