Why CALAN* (Verapamil hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of CALAN: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.68)
(based on 92 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** CALAN
(reported on Ask a Patient)
Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
---|---|---|
1 | Hypertension* | 10 |
2 | Migraine* | 4 |
3 | Cluster headache | 4 |
4 | Tachycardia* | 2 |
5 | Blood pressure* | 2 |
6 | Supraventricular tachycardia* | 1 |
7 | Myocardial infarction | 1 |
8 | Atrial fibrillation* | 1 |
9 | Bipolar ii disorder | 1 |
10 | Chest pain | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of CALAN **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
---|---|---|
1 | Constipation | 25 |
2 | Headache* | 17 |
3 | Dizziness* | 14 |
4 | Abdominal distension | 14 |
5 | Somnolence | 13 |
6 | Alopecia | 13 |
7 | Weight increased | 10 |
8 | Muscle spasms | 10 |
9 | Oedema | 9 |
10 | Vision blurred | 9 |
11 | Dyspnoea* | 8 |
12 | Joint swelling | 8 |
13 | Chest pain | 7 |
14 | Dehydration | 7 |
15 | Insomnia | 7 |
16 | Flatulence | 7 |
17 | Pruritus | 7 |
18 | Dry mouth | 7 |
19 | Throat tightness | 6 |
20 | Nausea* | 6 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for CALAN
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Verapamil hydrochloride (Isoptin sr, Calan, Verapamil, Univer, Securon, Geangin, Falicard, Cordilox, Securon sr, Covera-hs, Verelan pm, Verelan, Isoptin, Calan sr)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com