Verelan PM is a prescription medicine that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This eMedTV article offers dosing information on Verelan PM, describes the effects of the medicine, and explains what you should know before taking the drug.
This eMedTV page explains that some of the most common Verelan PM side effects seen in studies include headaches, infections, and constipation. This page lists common and rare side effects of Verelan PM, and explains which ones require medical care.
It is possible to develop a dry mouth while taking Verelan PM. This eMedTV segment provides some information on what to do if you are taking Verelan PM and dry mouth becomes a problem, including tips for dry mouth relief and possible treatment options.
Although people taking Verelan PM may experience hair loss, it is a rare side effect of the medication. This eMedTV segment discusses Verelan PM and hair loss, including information about the prevalence of hair loss among people taking the medication.
In clinical trials, impotence was reported in less than 1 percent of men taking Verelan PM. This part of the eMedTV archives provides more information on Verelan PM and impotence, and explains what you should do if you develop this side effect.
Verelan PM is used for treating high blood pressure in adults. This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains how the medication works, discusses whether it is approved for use in children, and lists possible "off-label" Verelan PM uses.
The recommended starting Verelan PM dosage for the treatment of high blood pressure is 200 mg once a day. This eMedTV resource provides other Verelan PM dosing information, including a list of precautions and tips for taking the medication.
Some of the medicines that may cause Verelan PM drug interactions include aspirin, lithium, and digoxin. This eMedTV article contains a list of other drugs that may interact with Verelan PM and explains what may happen when these interactions occur.
This eMedTV page explains that you should not take Verelan PM if you have low blood pressure or are allergic to any ingredient in the medication. This page lists other Verelan PM warnings and precautions, and describes who should not take the drug.
An overdose of Verelan PM may cause symptoms such as difficulty breathing or fainting. This portion of the eMedTV library outlines common symptoms of a Verelan PM overdose and explains what treatment options are currently available.
It may not be safe to take Verelan PM when pregnant. As this eMedTV page explains, the FDA has classified the drug as a pregnancy Category C medicine because animal studies on Verelan PM and pregnancy have shown that the drug caused harm to the fetus.
Verelan PM does pass through breast milk. This selection from the eMedTV Web site further discusses the link between Verelan PM and breastfeeding, and explains why the manufacturer of Verelan PM advises that women not take the drug when breastfeeding.
As this eMedTV article explains, there are three strengths of generic Verelan PM currently available. This resource also discusses how the FDA has determined that generic Verelan PM is as good as the brand-name medication.
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