Verapamil reduces the clearance of 
quinidine and in one patient the 
serum quinidine levels doubled and 
quinidine toxicity developed. Acute hypotension has also been seen in 3 patients taking 
quinidine with 
intravenous verapamil. 
 A reduction in the dosage of 
quinidine (of up to 50%) may be needed to avoid 
toxicity.