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Taking Isradipine
17 Patients currently take Isradipine
1 Patient stopped taking Isradipine
Ladyhawk Mouth/throat: mild Arms: none Chest: none Legs: mild See profile Ladyhawk 7.5 mg daily since Mar 29, 2008
demohun Mouth/throat: none Arms: mild Chest: none Legs: mild See profile demohun DynaCirc CR, 10 mg daily since Aug 04, 2007
Tomte Woman Mouth/throat: none Arms: mild Chest: none Legs: mild See profile Tomte Woman DynaCirc CR, 5 mg daily since Jan 12, 2008

What is Isradipine? Isradipine is a calcium channel blocker of the dihydropyridine class. It is usually prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure in order to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. More recent research suggests that isradipine may have potential uses for treating Parkinson's disease. Read more...

What we've learned

Why Patients Take Isradipine

Other	10
slow my disease's progress	6
Not indicated	1

Patient Dosages


2.5 mg daily	5 mg daily	7.5 mg daily	10 mg daily	20 mg daily	N/A
2	7	1	8	3	1

How Long Current Patients Have Been Taking Isradipine

< 1 month	> 1 month	> 3 months	> 6 months	> 1 year	> 2 years
1	2	6	5	2	0

Why Patients Stopped Taking Isradipine (multiple reasons could be selected)

Doctor's advice	1
Not indicated	1

How Long Patients Took Isradipine Before Stopping

< 1 month	> 1 month	> 3 months	> 6 months	> 1 year	> 2 years
0	2	0	0	0	0

Average: Isradipine Ratings

	2
	1

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Isradipine Treatment Report