Since July 11, I've been applying Transdermal Verapamil 15% to both palms. It's hard to tell whether it's helping or not. I know it can take several months to notice any difference. From the little I know, Verapamil – an oral medication used to treat heart issues – has the potential to " block voltage-gated calcium channels in cardiac nodes and vessel lining smooth muscle" and " decrease myofibroblast-mediated contracture." What does THAT mean?! According to the Mayo Clinic , "Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker. It works by affecting the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, verapamil relaxes blood vessels and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload." Since I tend to have low blood pressure, my physician's assistant advised me to monitor mine once I start using topical Verapamil. Some of my questions were answered on this FAQ page about topi...
