A client is taking verapamil (Calan)and simvastin (Zocor).To detect a potential adverse effect of this drug combination, the nurse should instruct the client to call her health care provider if she experiences unexplained:

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Verapamil can increase the concentration of simvastatin in the blood, leading to an increased risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, which would manifest as muscle pain or weakness.

A Client Is Taking Verapamil (Calan)and Simvastin (Zocor)