Comparing Ivabradine vs Verapamil

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Ivabradine

Verapamil

Prescription only

Prescribed for Heart Failure. Ivabradine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Verapamil is used to treat angina, arrhythmias, or to lower blood pressure. Constipation is the most common side effect and it may interact with several medicines and grapefruit products. Prescribed... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Ivabradine has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 27 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect.

Verapamil has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 183 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% 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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Dizziness (8.7%)
Constipation (6.6%)
Headaches (6.6%)
Heart palpitations (3.8%)
Anxiety (3.3%)
Migraine (3.3%)
Shortness of breath (3.3%)

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Drug Class

Miscellaneous cardiovascular agents

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	60 tablet
Strength	5 mg
Per unit^*	$5.21 - $8.03
Cost^*	$312.51 - $481.61

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Quantity	2 mL
Strength	2.5 mg/mL
Per unit^*	$9.38
Cost^*	$18.75

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet

Intravenous solution
Oral capsule, extended release
Oral tablet
Oral tablet, extended release

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

11 hours

12 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category N Not classified

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 420 drugs are known to interact with Ivabradine:

239 major drug interactions (735 brand and generic names)
180 moderate drug interactions (558 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

A total of 664 drugs are known to interact with Verapamil:

129 major drug interactions (405 brand and generic names)
484 moderate drug interactions (3089 brand and generic names)
51 minor drug interactions (123 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with ivabradine. Grapefruit juice... View more

You may take verapamil with or without food, but take it the same way every time. You should avoid... View more
Ask your doctor before using verapamil together with alcohol. Verapamil may increase the blood... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

April 15, 2015

March 08, 1982

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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