Propafenone hydrochloride vs. Verapamil hydrochloride: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Propafenone hydrochloride and Verapamil hydrochloride. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 76,936 people who take Propafenone hydrochloride and Verapamil hydrochloride, and is updated regularly.
What is Propafenone hydrochloride?
Propafenone hydrochloride has active ingredients of propafenone hydrochloride. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 1,397 Propafenone hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Propafenone hydrochloride.
What is Verapamil hydrochloride?
Verapamil hydrochloride has active ingredients of verapamil hydrochloride. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 6,650 Verapamil hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Verapamil hydrochloride.
76,936 people who take Propafenone hydrochloride and Verapamil hydrochloride are studied.

Drugs being compared in this study:
- Verapamil Hydrochloride (verapamil hydrochloride)
- Propafenone Hydrochloride (propafenone hydrochloride)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Propafenone Hydrochloride:
- not at all: 1.9 %
- somewhat: 12.93 %
- moderate: 19.77 %
- high: 47.15 %
- very high: 18.25 %
Verapamil Hydrochloride:
- not at all: 4.04 %
- somewhat: 17.61 %
- moderate: 33.23 %
- high: 33.23 %
- very high: 11.9 %
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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.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Tesic D, Kostic M, Paunovic D, Jankovic SM, "Analysis of the cost–effectiveness of dronedarone versus amiodarone, propafenone, and sotalol in patients with atrial fibrillation: results for Serbia", Kardiologia Polska (Polish Heart Journal), 2016 Jan .
- Tesic D, Kostic M, Paunovic D, Jankovic SM, "Analysis of the cost–effectiveness of dronedarone versus amiodarone, propafenone, and sotalol in patients with atrial fibrillation: results for Serbia", Kardiologia Polska (Polish Heart Journal), 2016 Jan .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Propafenone hydrochloride (1,202 reports)
- Verapamil hydrochloride (5,451 reports)
Browse all side effects of Propafenone hydrochloride:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Verapamil hydrochloride:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on propafenone hydrochloride and verapamil hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Propafenone hydrochloride and Verapamil hydrochloride, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
Who is eHealthMe?
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