Corlanor
(ivabradine)
Reduces hospitalization due to worsening heart failure.
Our bottom line
Corlanor (ivabradine) can help keep you out of hospital, but won't reverse your condition or provide any long-term benefit.
- Drug class: cardiovascular
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- Corlanor (ivabradine) can help slow down your heart rate if you have an arrhythmia.
- Corlanor (ivabradine) can be used safely by people who are 75 years old and older.
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Downsides
- Corlanor (ivabradine) must be taken with food.
- Not everyone with heart failure should take Corlanor (ivabradine).
- Only available in brand form and is very expensive if not covered by insurance.
- Corlanor (ivabradine) interferes with how a lot of medications and supplements work.
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Corlanor (ivabradine) works on the electrical conduction of the heart to regulate heart rate.
- Drug class: cardiovascular
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
- Heart failure
- Stable angina
- Sinus tachycardia
Dosage forms
- Pill
Prices and coupons
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What to expect when you take Corlanor (ivabradine) for Heart failure
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Slow heartbeats
- Increased blood pressure
- Heart rhythm problems
- Seeing colored, bright lights
Side effect rates for Corlanor (ivabradine)
- Slow heartbeats10%10%2%2%
- Increased blood pressure8%8%7%7%
- Heart rhythm problems8%8%6%6%
- Seeing colored bright lights2%2%
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Risks and Warnings for Corlanor (ivabradine)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.Corlanor (ivabradine) is dangerous to a fetus or unborn baby. It's important to use effective method of birth control while taking Corlanor (ivabradine). Let your doctor know if you're planning on becoming pregnant.
Common concerns from people taking Corlanor (ivabradine)
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- Corlanor (ivabradine) must be taken with food.