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Brand Names: DynaCirc, DynaCirc CR
Generic Name: Isradipine

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...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

22 patients in the community are taking or have taken Isradipine.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Treat Parkinson's 11 50%
Other 10 45%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Isradipine.

  0 mg day 2.5 mg day 5 mg day 10 mg day 20 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 5 Number of Patients: 5 6 Number of Patients: 6 4 Number of Patients: 4  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Isradipine or how long patients were taking Isradipine before stopping.

Currently taking Isradipine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
2
7
7
1

Stopped taking Isradipine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
2
0
0
1
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Isradipine (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Not indicated 2 67% Not indicated: 67%
Doctor's advice 1 33% Doctor's advice: 33%
Other 1 33% Other: 33%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 3 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Slight 67% 2
None 33% 1

Other

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 33% 1
Moderate 0% 0
Mild 0% 0
None 67% 2

Top reported side-effects include:

Summary results are based on 3 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 3)

  • Tomte
    Mouth/throat: none
    Arms: mild
    Chest: none
    Legs: mild
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  • Tomte
  • by Tomte
    Sep 27, 2008
  • EfficacySlight
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Other
Advice/Tips
It seems to work well with Azilect. After increasing my Azilect dose three months ago my tremor lessened and fatigue and stiffness seem to be continuing to improve.

  • Ladyhawk
    Mouth/throat: mild
    Arms: none
    Chest: none
    Legs: mild
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  • Ladyhawk
  • by Ladyhawk
    Sep 29, 2008
  • EfficacySlight
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Other
Advice/Tips
My blood pressure is running quite high with this medication. I am in the process of switching back to my former treatment of Lisinopril.

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