What the FDA labels say about taking them together
Nevirapine and verapamil
Nevirapine's FDA label of July 15, 2026 names verapamil in its drug interactions section; the verapamil labels PlainMeds reads (4) do not name nevirapine. The nevirapine label: “Calcium Channel blockers: Diltiazem, nifedipine, verapamil Plasma concentrations may be decreased.”
Check it at the source: the nevirapine FDA label on DailyMed (effective July 15, 2026, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.); the verapamil FDA label on DailyMed (effective April 6, 2026, Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.).
What does the nevirapine label say about verapamil?
Nevirapine label, drug interactionsCalcium Channel blockers: Diltiazem, nifedipine, verapamil Plasma concentrations may be decreased.
Source: FDA drug label (Nevirapine), Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., effective July 15, 2026 (SPL set c6e93829-7024-48f6-8023-da6ff27dfc0a), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed
What does the verapamil label say about nevirapine?
Verapamil's label (effective April 6, 2026) and its 3 other brand-application labels do not name nevirapine in these sections. A label lists what its studies and reports found; it is not a complete list.
Source: FDA drug label (Verapamil hydrochloride), Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., effective April 6, 2026 (SPL set e19ab8d8-dae5-489d-9805-7e7407bea06d), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed
These are the labels' own sentences. PlainMeds does not grade interactions; a pharmacist or prescriber can say what they mean for one person's medicines.
Both medicines on the record
| Nevirapine | Verapamil | |
|---|---|---|
| Labeled for | HIV | High blood pressure, Atrial fibrillation, Angina |
| Boxed warning | Yes | No |
| Pharmacy cost (NADAC) | $0.147 per tablet 200 mg tablet | $0.191 per tablet 180 mg tablet |
| Shortage now | No current entry | A presentation being discontinued |
Source: FDA NDC Directory, CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026 and the FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What next?
- Check more medicines together
- up to five at once