Common Questions about Verapamil (Calan SR)

Is verapamil a beta blocker?

No, verapamil is not a beta blocker. It is a calcium channel blocker. Beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers are used to treat some of the same conditions. Your doctor will choose the best medicine for you.

How long does it take for verapamil to work?

Verapamil usually starts working within a week. Tell your doctor if you don’t notice any improvement in your blood pressure or chest pain symptoms after one week of taking verapamil regularly as prescribed.

How long should you take verapamil?

Treatment with verapamil is usually long-term, maybe even lifelong. This medication helps to lower blood pressure and control chest pain but does not cure the underlying condition. Continue treatment even if you feel well. Do not stop verapamil without talking to your doctor. Doing so could put you at risk of serious health complications due to uncontrolled high blood pressure or angina.

What is the difference between Calan and Calan SR?

Calan and Calan SR contain the same active ingredient, i.e., the generic drug verapamil. However, Calan SR is an extended release oral tablet and is long-acting. You need to take Calan SR 1-2 times a day. Calan is an immediate-release tablet and you need to take it 3-4 times a day. Only Calan (immediate release verapamil) can be used to treat irregular heartbeats.

Is verapamil safe during pregnancy?

Studies have not been done to confirm whether verapamil is safe for pregnant women and their unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before starting treatment with verapamil. Also, tell your provider if you are nursing an infant with breast milk.

What is the price of verapamil without insurance?

Without insurance, verapamil can be as high as$126.99, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $20.51 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of verapamil with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on verapamil—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for verapamil. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.