Verelan and Aseptic necrosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Aseptic necrosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Verelan (verapamil hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Celebrex, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Aseptic necrosis when taking Verelan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,350 people who have side effects when taking Verelan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Verelan?

Verelan has active ingredients of verapamil hydrochloride. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 1,377 Verelan users. Check the latest studies of Verelan.

What is Aseptic necrosis?

Aseptic necrosis (the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply) is found to be associated with 1,348 drugs and 1,692 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Aseptic necrosis.



On Jul, 15, 2026

1,350 people reported to have side effects when taking Verelan.
Among them, 11 people (0.81%) have Aseptic necrosis.

Could Verelan cause Aseptic necrosis?

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Aseptic necrosis when taking Verelan? *

  • female: 54.55 %
  • male: 45.45 %

What is the age of people who have Aseptic necrosis when taking Verelan? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 18.18 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 81.82 %

What are other drugs people take besides Verelan? *

  1. Celebrex: 6 people, 54.55%
  2. Zyrtec: 5 people, 45.45%
  3. Peridex: 5 people, 45.45%
  4. Hyzaar: 5 people, 45.45%
  5. Ditropan Xl: 5 people, 45.45%
  6. Zometa: 5 people, 45.45%
  7. Casodex: 5 people, 45.45%
  8. Lupron: 5 people, 45.45%
  9. Megestrol Acetate: 5 people, 45.45%
  10. Nexium: 5 people, 45.45%

What are other side effects people have besides Aseptic necrosis? *

  1. Bone Disorder: 9 people, 81.82%
  2. Pain: 7 people, 63.64%
  3. Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 6 people, 54.55%
  4. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 6 people, 54.55%
  5. Injury: 6 people, 54.55%
  6. Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 54.55%
  7. Loose Tooth: 5 people, 45.45%
  8. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 5 people, 45.45%
  9. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 45.45%
  10. Bone Pain: 5 people, 45.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 36.36%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 27.27%
  3. Sinus Congestion (blockage of sinus): 3 people, 27.27%
  4. Pain: 3 people, 27.27%
  5. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 27.27%
  6. Breast Cancer: 3 people, 27.27%
  7. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 3 people, 27.27%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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

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 verapamil hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Verelan) and Verelan (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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