Cyclandelate Alternatives Compared
| Cyclandelate | Amlodipine | Nifedipine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Nocturnal Leg Cramps, Raynaud's Syndrome. Cyclandelate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Amlodipine is a heart medication that may be used for the treatment of angina or to lower blood pressure but it can cause edema in the ankles or feet. Prescribed for Raynaud's Syndrome, High Blood... View more |
Prescription only
Nifedipine is used in the treatment of vasospastic angina and occasionally for chronic unstable angina as an add-on to other treatments. It should not be used to rapidly drop blood pressure as this... View more |
Related suggestions Raynaud's Syndrome
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| More about Cyclandelate | More about Amlodipine | More about Nifedipine | ||||||||
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Amlodipine has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 838 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect. |
Nifedipine has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 163 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||
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View all Nifedipine side effects |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Katerzia, Norliqva, Norvasc | Afeditab CR, Procardia, Procardia XL | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
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N/A |
35 hours |
5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
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A total of 93 drugs are known to interact with Cyclandelate:
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A total of 541 drugs are known to interact with Amlodipine:
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A total of 627 drugs are known to interact with Nifedipine:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||
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July 31, 1992 |
December 31, 1981 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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