Pletal
Active Ingredient(s): CilostazolFDA Approved: * January 15, 1999
Pharm Company: * OTSUKA
Category: Peripheral Vascular Disease
* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".
Pletal Overview
Cilostazol is a quinolinone-derivative medication used in the alleviation of the symptoms of intermittent claudication in individuals with peripheral vascular disease. It is manufactured by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. under the trade name Pletaal. Although drugs similar to cilostazol have increased the risk of death in patients with congestive heart failure, studies of significant size have not addressed people without the disease. Cilostazol is a phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor with therapeutic...
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headaches while taking Pletal
I began taking Pletal for leg pain due to my PAD. I got almost immediate relief from some of the pain within just a few days. However, it is causing extreme leg headaches. Does anyone have any experience with this? Do the headaches go away after awhile? I am willing to deal with it for awhile. ## Yes, the headaches are well known common side effect of Pletal, which contains the active ingredient Cilostazol, you can see in our monograph that it is listed as the most commonly reported one: Side effects should taper off after about 4 to 6 weeks, as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist, or are extremely severe, you should consult your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I just started taking platel an have a headache how long will they last
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I began taking Pletal for leg pain due to my PAD. I got almost immediate relief from some of the pain within just a few days. However, it is causing extreme leg headaches. Does anyone have any experience with this? Do the headaches go away after awhile? I am willing to deal with it for awhile. ## Yes, the headaches are well known common side effect of Pletal, which contains the active ingredient Cilostazol, you can see in our monograph that it is listed as the most commonly reported one: Side effects should taper off after about 4 to 6 weeks, as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist, or are extremely severe, you should consult your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I just started taking platel an have a headache how long will they last
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Cilostazol
- Tablet: 100mg, 50mg
NDC Database Records for Pletal: (2 results)
Sorted by National Drug Code- 59148-002 Pletal 100 mg Oral Tablet by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
- 59148-003 Pletal 50 mg Oral Tablet by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Other drugs which contain Cilostazol or a similar ingredient: (1 result)
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headaches while taking Pletal
I began taking Pletal for leg pain due to my PAD. I got almost immediate relief from some of the pain within just a few ... 2 replies
I began taking Pletal for leg pain due to my PAD. I got almost immediate relief from some of the pain within just a few ... 2 replies
PLETAL 50 MG
SKIN BLOTCHES ON LOWER LEG. IS THIS NORMAL ?...
SKIN BLOTCHES ON LOWER LEG. IS THIS NORMAL ?...
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