Verelan is prescribed to lower high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and improving blood flow. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Verelan, providing information on how the drug works, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Potential side effects of Verelan include swelling, constipation, and dizziness. This part of the eMedTV library discusses common and rare Verelan side effects, as well as side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider right away.
Some people who take Verelan may develop a dry mouth. This eMedTV resource explains that if you are taking Verelan and dry mouth occurs, there are some things that you can do, such as sipping water or sugarless drinks often and avoiding alcohol.
Some men have reported experiencing impotence while taking Verelan. This selection from the eMedTV Web site discusses the results of clinical studies on Verelan and impotence, and explains what your doctor may do if this becomes a problem for you.
There are several side effects of Verelan, and hair loss is a rare complaint. This eMedTV segment explains that hair loss is reported in less than 1 percent of people who take Verelan, and discusses what to do if you experience this side effect.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Verelan to help lower high blood pressure in adults. This eMedTV resource explains how Verelan works to relax the blood vessels and improve blood flow. This page also describes several off-label Verelan uses.
Depending on your age, the recommended starting Verelan dosage ranges from 120 mg to 240 mg once daily. This eMedTV segment outlines general Verelan dosing guidelines, as well as tips about when and how to take the medication.
Taking Verelan with medicines such as aspirin, beta blockers, or digoxin could cause drug interactions. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at other medications that could cause Verelan drug interactions and describes the problems that can occur.
This eMedTV page offers a discussion of various Verelan warnings and precautions people should be aware of before they start taking the medication, such as who should not take Verelan and which medical conditions you should tell your doctor about.
You should seek immediate medical attention if you believe you have overdosed on Verelan. This eMedTV page describes possible symptoms of a Verelan overdose (such as difficulty breathing and fainting), as well as treatment options that are available.
As this eMedTV resource explains, Verelan caused problems such as miscarriages when given to pregnant rabbits. This page offers an in-depth look at Verelan and pregnancy, and explains why the FDA classified Verelan as a pregnancy Category C drug.
Verelan has been shown to pass through breast milk to nursing babies. This eMedTV page discusses Verelan and breastfeeding in more detail, explaining why the manufacturer of the medication advises that women not take the drug when breastfeeding.
This portion of the eMedTV Web site gives an overview of generic Verelan, listing the strengths in which it is available and the companies that manufacture it. This page also explains why generic Verelan should be equivalent to the brand-name medicine.
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