Ranexa and Exforge drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Ranexa (ranolazine) and Exforge (amlodipine besylate; valsartan). Common drug interactions include arthritis among females and pneumonia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Ranexa and Exforge. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ranexa?

Ranexa has active ingredients of ranolazine. It is often used in angina. eHealthMe is studying from 11,758 Ranexa users. Check the latest studies of Ranexa.

What is Exforge?

Exforge has active ingredients of amlodipine besylate; valsartan. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 13,350 Exforge users. Check the latest studies of Exforge.



On Aug, 02, 2026

16 people who take Ranexa and Exforge together, and have interactions are studied.

Ranexa and Exforge drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Ranexa and Exforge, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  2. Arthropathy
  3. Aortic valve stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve)
  4. Cardiomegaly (increased size of heart than normal)
  5. Dizziness
  6. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  7. Headache (pain in head)
  8. Hypersomnia (excessive daytime sleepiness (eds))

male:

  1. Pneumonia
  2. Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder)
  3. Cough
  4. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  5. Joint swelling
  6. Paronychia (infection in the tissues adjacent to a nail on a finger or toe)
  7. Pleural effusion (water on the lungs)
  8. Pneumonia necrotising (necrotizing pneumonia is a life-threatening condition in which a person breathes material into his or her lungs)
  9. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
  10. Pyrexia (fever)

What are the common drug interactions of Ranexa and Exforge, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Hyperparathyroidism secondary (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium-secondary)

50-59:

n/a

60+:

  1. Pneumonia
  2. Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder)
  3. Cough
  4. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  5. Joint swelling
  6. Paronychia (infection in the tissues adjacent to a nail on a finger or toe)
  7. Pleural effusion (water on the lungs)
  8. Pneumonia necrotising (necrotizing pneumonia is a life-threatening condition in which a person breathes material into his or her lungs)
  9. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
  10. Pyrexia (fever)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 9 people, 56.25%
  2. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 18.75%
  3. Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 2 people, 12.50%
  4. Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 2 people, 12.50%
  5. Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 6.25%
  6. Thyroid Cancer: 1 person, 6.25%
  7. Pain: 1 person, 6.25%
  8. Infection: 1 person, 6.25%
  9. Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 6.25%
  10. High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ranolazine and amlodipine besylate; valsartan (the active ingredients of Ranexa and Exforge, respectively), and Ranexa and Exforge (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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