Calan Sr

Verapamil

Verapamil, sold under various trade names,[1] is a calcium channel blocker medication used for the treatment of high blood pressure, angina (chest pain from not enough blood flow to the heart), and supraventricular tachycardia.[7] It may also be used for the prevention of migraines and cluster headaches.[8][9] It is given by mouth or by injection into a vein.[7] Common side effects include headache, low blood pres...

I have been taking Calan SR pills to control my heart palpitations for 10 years. I am being forced to move to the genetic Verapamil SR. I have a mitro valve prolapse. I have tried to use this generic before but it does not control by palpitations. What are the best manufacturers for this drug? Is there a different generic I can take that would help me? Thanks to all that answer ## Hello, John! How are you? Verapamil SR is the generic name for the medication, it is not the name of one by any particular manufacturer. Do you remember any other details about the one you tried, before, such as the manufacturer, how it looked, or the markings on it? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination.

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As Searle PFZ has stopped making Calan SR, I have been taking it 23 years for spastic esophagus, so anxious to learn which is the best generic. Any information is much appreciated. Thanks. ## Hello, Jean! How are you? There is no one best generic, it really depends on which one works best for you, since we are all different. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anyone else that's taken this med available to chime in with their experiences on generics? ## Hi Vernon, thanks for your reply. I am "trying out" Glenmark 240 mg at the moment. If it does not work, then Ivax. So far so good. Too many generics out there.

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My mother has been on calan sr and wants to switch to the generic. The pharmacist gave her verapamil er. Are er (exended release) and sr (sustained release) equivalent? Shoule she have received verapamil sr? ## Yes, they are the same, though the Verapamil is a generic. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. How is she doing? Is she on any other medications?

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I had been taking Calan SR 240 for a number of years to control my ophthalmic migraines. My health insurance said that I needed to go with the generic so they put me on Verapomil HCL by Ivax/Teva with no problems. Then the insurance company said that they would not cover the meds by Ivax/Teva and the pharmacy provided Verapomil ER by Mylan. After taking the new meds for 4 days, my blood pressure went from ~135/70 to 189/100. The pills from Ivax are Ivory in color and the ones from Mylan are blue. When I take the Ivax, my blood pressure returns to normal and skyrockets with Mylan. Since both pills are supposed to be identical, can anyone think of a reason why they so drastically different? My doctor has put me on Lisinopril to go along with the Mylan meds to control my BP. This sounds lu...

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I am wondering what this tablets of medication are Yellow Oblong Tablet Markings Cal An on one side SR 240 on the other they are scored in the middle ## Hi Susan, The pill you are describing is identified as Calan SR (240 mg). The active ingredient in this pill is verapamil; which is used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, and most recently, cluster headaches (migraines). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... I hope this helps!

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The pill has triangles that look like a bowtie, and the numbers 73 and 00 are divided by a vertical line ## This tablet contains 240mgs of Verapamil, a generic for Calan SR, this is used to treat hypertension. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dizziness. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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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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pink oval ## This tablet contains 180mgs of Verapamil, a generic for Calan SR. This is used to treat high blood pressure. Some of the most common side effects include: facial flushing, headache, dizziness and constipation.

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NDC Database

Calan Sr 240 mg Extended Release Tablet by G.d. Searle LLC Division of Pfizer Inc ## Markings: CALAN;SR;240 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Green ## Package Codes: 0025-1891-31, 0025-1891-34, 0025-1891-51 ## Active Ingredients: Verapamil Hydrochloride

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Calan Sr 180 mg Extended Release Tablet by G.d. Searle LLC Division of Pfizer Inc ## Markings: CALAN;SR;180 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Pink ## Package Codes: 0025-1911-31 ## Active Ingredients: Verapamil Hydrochloride

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Calan Sr 120 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc ## Markings: CALAN;SR;120 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Purple ## Package Codes: 0025-2712-31 ## Active Ingredients: Verapamil Hydrochloride

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Calan Sr 180 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc ## Markings: CALAN;SR;180 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Pink ## Package Codes: 0025-2818-31 ## Active Ingredients: Verapamil Hydrochloride

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Calan Sr 240 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc ## Markings: CALAN;SR;240 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Green ## Package Codes: 0025-2924-31 ## Active Ingredients: Verapamil Hydrochloride

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24 Hr Calan 120 mg Extended Release Tablet by G.d. Searle LLC Division of Pfizer Inc ## Markings: CALAN;SR;120 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Purple ## Package Codes: 0025-1901-31 ## Active Ingredients: Verapamil Hydrochloride