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(Message started by: 65fstbk on Feb 1^st, 2008, 9:31am)

Title: Verapamil/Covera ?
Post by 65fstbk on Feb 1^st, 2008, 9:31am

Just a quick question....after some reading here, it seems alot of you taking Verapamil are using the sustained release .... I was just wonder what I am taking :-[ It was a few years ago that the Dr prescribed Verapamil...240mg tablets/twice a day...total of 480 mg...my insurance has a deal where I can send in for "maintenance" drugs for a 3 month supply for $2.00...which of course I did...the only "catch" was I have to take the generic if available, and the Dr. allowed it. What I received was Covera HS...I assume thats the generic name of Verapamil...how-ever, what is "HS"..I have no complaints, as long as I take the pills on time, they seem to be working,I was just wondering if it was the sustained formula?..The only side effect is when I'm taking it, I sure do seem to tire easily :-/ But (as I have read on here) thats to be expected...Ill take the trade off..PF days and good sleep at night...thnx

Joe

Title: Re: Verapamil/Covera ?
Post by Ray on Feb 1^st, 2008, 9:49am

Hello there:

The Covera HS seems to be a brand name, extended release form of Verapamil (generic name). Here is a link for some more information:

http://www.medicinenet.com/verapamil_hs_extended_release-oral/article.htm

With best wishes,

Ray

Title: Re: Verapamil/Covera ?
Post by Bob_Johnson on Feb 1^st, 2008, 9:50am

Your pharmacist is always a good source of information like this.

There are also links (left) which are good to explore.