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Is this immediate release or extended / sustained release? I have migraines and this was prescribed as "3 tablets by mouth at bedtime." But if it is immediate release do I really want to be taking all 360 mg at once? Shouldn't I take 1 pill 3 x per day instead? ## Have you asked your doctor, or pharmacist about this? The tablet you asked about is 120mg regular release tablet, which means it takes about 15 to 20 minutes to start working. That is a little higher than the normal preventative migraine dose, which is usually 240mgs at bedtime. ## I too had migraines. I started on Calan SR 120mg (there were no generics ) about 16 years ago. After a year the migraines came back so my doctor increased the dosage to 240 mg. After three years, my insurance company decided that they wo...

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My mail order pharmacy has said Ivan no longer makes verapamil sr. How can I get the 240 tablets in a brand name? ## Hello, BK! How are you? To get the brand name, you need your doctor to write the prescription as 'brand medically necessary' or whatever the equivalent is in your state, sometimes the phrasing varies, but your doctor will know what you're talking about. There are other generics available, though. There is one manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, one from Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, one from Glenmark, one from Apotex and several others. Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and increased urination. Is there anything els...

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I normally take benazapril hzt 25 MG I'm out at this time a friend offer me a verapamil hcl 180 MG as tab is this a good substitute until I get my prescription filled? ## Hello, Mike! How are you? No, they are not interchangeable. Have you contacted your doctor? There shouldn't be a problem with them calling in a refill for you, or your picking one up now, if you need it. This medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, dry cough and dehydration.

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I have been informed by my pharmacy that their manufacturer has discontinued the white pill and have gone solely with the blue pill. (Teva Mfg. I believe). I have an allergy to dyes in pills and can only take white. Walgreens (my pharmacy) directed me to try CVS or Walmart, but neither one has white. I like verapamil tablets and would prefer not to change. Any ideas? ## Hello, Jan! How are you? Unfortunately, I'm not finding any others in that dosage of the ER that are white. Do you have any large hospitals or a compounding pharmacy near you? They may be able to create it for you in clear capsules, to avoid the dye problem. Does anyone else have any suggestions?

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Do you still make verapamil 240mg 12 hour? I have been taking this dosage for years. What would I expect if I start taking the 24 hour tablet? Called 2 pharmacies and they do not carry the 12 hour dose. ## Hello, Mary! How are you? I'm sorry, but this website does not manufacture any medications, it is an information only resource. There really shouldn't be a lot of changes switching from one to the other, except for only taking one pill daily, rather than two. Has your doctor okayed the switch? Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, cough and hypotension.

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I take Verapamil once a day 240 mg. Today I think I accidently took two around lunch time because I was very busy. What should I do now? ## Hello, Charlotte! How are you? Did you suffer any adverse effects? Doubling up could result in much lower blood pressure and heart rate than normal, which could put you in danger. Signs to watch for in the future include severe dizziness, drowsiness, sedation, somnolence and shallow breathing.

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Change of color (blue to white) on my Verapamil ER 240mg, markings are 73/00, blue ones were M11 on the front. ## Hello, Gladys! How are you? Yes, it is the same medication, just made by a different manufacturer. It's very common for a pharmacy to do this. They often switch depending on which company was offering the lowest price, when they needed to restock their supply. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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May cardioloc cause chest pain the angina pectoris stile? Switched to cardiloc from verapamil and after 2 weeks of treatment experienced Chest pain, sever one. Please advise if someone had the similar issue. ## Hello, Olga! How are you doing? If you're experiencing chest pain, you need to see your doctor, as soon as possible to have it checked out. It could be something dangerous. What do you take the blood pressure medications for?

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how long does the time release last on verapamil 240 tab gle? R u supose to take it every 12hours or every 24 hours? ## Hello, Angela! How are you? What instructions did the doctor provide with the prescription? This medication is usually taken one daily in the time released formulation. How long have you been taking it? How is your blood pressure?

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What does this pill looks like? ## Hello, Myme! How are you? This is actually a generic medication, so it is manufactured by several different companies and there are far too many for me to be able to list the markings and descriptions of all them for you. What are the markings on the pill you're questioning? That would make it much easier for me to check for you.

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green capsules same as 240 tablets? ## I can't verify that for you unless you tell me what the imprint is on the green capsules. ## the imprint is SR then 240 with a score between the two ## There is a green tablet that contains 240mgs of Verapamil in an extended release formulation, which bears the markings APO on one side and VSR 240 on the other. It is a type of calcium channel blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Learn more Verapamil details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Mylan 6440

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I take verapamil 120mg er and refilled the medication. The refill came through as verapamil 120mg her. Is this the same medication? ## Hi Michael, ER stands for extended release. Extended release basically means that the drug dissolves over time in order to be released into the bloodstream at a slower and steadier rate. This allows the medication to be taken less frequently than an immediate release medication (IR). I'm not sure about the abbreviation HER, maybe you can check with you pharmacy regarding that? You can learn more about this drug on the page for Verapamil Details I hope this helps!

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round white pill....it's marked mylan on top and S12 on the bottom. i would like to know what these pills are. can someone identify this for me please? ## Hi, Sherri! I'm happy to help! This tablet is listed as containing 80mgs of Verapamil, which is an L-type calcium channel blocker that's most commonly used to treat hypertension and some cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hypotension and headache. Learn more Verapamil details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Ifound this pill and would like to know what its for ## The pill in description is Verapamil HCl ER (80 mg). It has been used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, and most recently, cluster headaches. Manufacturer: Watson Pharmaceuticals You can learn more about this drug on the page for Verapamil Details Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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VERAPAMIL HCL 120MG SA TAB ## IS VERAPAMIL 120MG TABLET SA ZEN, THE SAME AS VERAPAMIL 120 ER? ## In regards to Vera's questions, yes they are the same. Both the SA and the ER designate them as being time released formulations of the medication. You can learn more Verapamil details here. Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker that's used to help treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, headache, hypotension and stomach pain. Are there any questions or comments? Is there anything I can help with?

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Blue long pill with M 411 on it. ## You Have 240 mg Verapamil ## gaining weight, sleeping alot, face swelling, headache, feet hurt, eyes blur, lack of libido ## Just to confirm, I have also identified pill imprint M 411 as Verapamil (240 mg). It has been used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, and most recently, cluster headaches. Swelling, headaches, and rapid weight gain are a few of the serious side effects of Verapamil. If anyone else experiences those side effects, seek emergency medical attention immediately. Less serious verapamil side effects may include: constipation, nausea, skin rash or itching, dizziness, headache, tired feeling or warmth, itching, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin. Learn More: Verapamil Details I hope the additio...

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Prescription Drug, medium white round pill with a cross on one side and on the other side is marked with a M and below the M it is marked with a 724... The Bottle which I have the pills in is marked as: VERAPAMIL, HCL 120MG PO TAB, TAKE ONE TABLET DAILY. At the Bottom of the Bottle it is marked as: MYLAN "772 white round scoared film-coated tablet". The other Bottle says the very same thing, except the pill is also marked with the number 772 (Please Help)!!! ## Hi Jerry, MYLAN 772 is identified as Verapamil hydrochloride (120 mg); used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, and most recently, cluster headaches. Manufacturer: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. National Drug Code (NDC): 00378-0772 However it sounds like you may have got the wrong prescripti...

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WHAT IS THIS MEDICINE FOR ## Verapamil extended release (240 mg) has been used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, and most recently, cluster headaches. To view more detailed information about this drug, please visit the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Does verapsmil causes bone disorder? ## Is there a difference between verapamil hcl er and verapamil er? ## I am just getting ready to take my very 1st Verapamil er pm 300 mg pill, i worry about side effects big time, the e r doctor had me on cartia xt 180 mg extented release capsules, then after 7 days upped those to 360 mg's, still kept my b/p the same 167/99 [115]<<<pulse. So i am nervous, for good reason, and why would...

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What is the difference between Verapamil Er 240 MG & Verapamil HCL ER Tab. ## Hi Gloria, From what I could gather, "HCL" is the chemically abbreviated form of Hydrochloride. It is basically the way that the medications are put into solid form. Many liquid or oral suspension formulas contain HBr, hydrobromide. Some medications also contain Fumarate or Maleate, all of which are mediums to put the substances into or dilute them. Since HCL is water soluble, the Verapamil that does contain HCL may be more easily absorbed into your system than the one that does not contain any HCL. This is just my theory as I haven't done a lot of research on the topic, but the bit of info I did find suggests it to be so. I hope this helps!

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is a good pill for high blood pressure an is it easy on the stomach ## To my understanding, there is really no way a doctor or anyone else for that matter can know ahead of time how any medication can affect anyone. They can only assume that it will be effective based on medical records, current health, age, what the condition is, whether or not any other medications are being taken at the same time, etc. Any of these factors as well as others can affect how you end up responding to this drug. Learn More: Verapamil Details Have you had a chance to try it for yourself yet?

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