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Vericiguat (By mouth)

Vericiguat (ver-i-SIG-ue-at)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to vericiguat, or if you are pregnant.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
It is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
If you have trouble swallowing the tablet, you may crush and mix with water and take it right away.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Do not use this medicine together with another soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) stimulator or medicine to treat erectile dysfunction (including sildenafil).

It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before starting treatment. Use an effective birth control while you are using this medicine and for at least 1 month after your last dose.
Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or liver disease.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Lightheadedness or fainting
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Last Updated: 12/4/2023