Comparing Propranolol vs Verapamil

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Propranolol

Verapamil

Prescription only

Propranolol is mainly used for blood pressure and angina control; however, it also has a role in migraine prevention and the treatment of essential tremor. Propranolol may cause vivid dreams and is... View more

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

Propranolol has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 1382 ratings on Drugs.com. 77% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% 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.

Tremors (10.4%)
Anxiety (6.7%)
Tiredness (6.7%)
Increased heart rate (6.4%)
Dizziness (5.1%)
Sweating (4.8%)
Headaches (4.1%)

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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

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	50 each
Strength	20 mg
Per unit^*	$0.35
Cost^*	$17.39

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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

Intravenous solution
Oral capsule, extended release
Oral solution
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.

6.4 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 C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 591 drugs are known to interact with Propranolol:

47 major drug interactions (215 brand and generic names)
494 moderate drug interactions (3307 brand and generic names)
50 minor drug interactions (612 brand and generic names)

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

129 major drug interactions (406 brand and generic names)
484 moderate drug interactions (3092 brand and generic names)
51 minor drug interactions (123 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Food can enhance the levels of propranolol in your body. You shoud take propranolol at the same... 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

November 13, 1967

March 08, 1982

WADA Class View classifications

P1 - Beta-Blockers

N/A

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