Does VERAPAMIL Cause Blindness? 220 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 220 reports of Blindness have been filed in association with VERAPAMIL (Verapamil Hydrochloride). This represents 2.4% of all adverse event reports for VERAPAMIL.
220
Reports of Blindness with VERAPAMIL
2.4%
of all VERAPAMIL reports
204
Deaths
0
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Blindness From VERAPAMIL?
Of the 220 reports, 204 (92.7%) resulted in death, and 2 (0.9%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Blindness Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VERAPAMIL. However, 220 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does VERAPAMIL Cause?
Completed suicide (1,274)
Toxicity to various agents (1,048)
Drug ineffective (917)
Hypotension (897)
Bradycardia (690)
Off label use (578)
Dyspnoea (563)
Dizziness (548)
Drug interaction (521)
Nausea (506)
What Other Drugs Cause Blindness?
ADALIMUMAB (1,599)
AFLIBERCEPT (1,337)
BEVACIZUMAB (847)
INSULIN GLARGINE (837)
APIXABAN (789)
INSULIN LISPRO (760)
RANIBIZUMAB (760)
ETANERCEPT (669)
PREGABALIN (646)
ESOMEPRAZOLE (617)
Which VERAPAMIL Alternatives Have Lower Blindness Risk?
VERAPAMIL vs VERICIGUAT
VERAPAMIL vs VERTEPORFIN
VERAPAMIL vs VESICARE
VERAPAMIL vs VFEND
VERAPAMIL vs VIAGRA