Prescription Drug Index
Dosages for high blood pressure should be adjusted to meet each individuals needs.
Adults
The usual starting dose of Calan SR and Isoptin SR is 180 milligrams taken in the morning. For Verelan it is 240 milligrams. A lower starting dose of 120 milligrams may be taken if the person is smaller. Your doctor will monitor your response to this drug and may adjust it each week. In addition your doctor may increase the dose and add evening doses to the morning dose based on the effectiveness of the drug. You should see results from the drug within a week.
Children
The safety and effectiveness of this drug in children under age 18 have not been established.
Older Adults
Your doctor may start you at a lower dose of 120 milligrams and then adjust it according to your response
Note:
The content in this section is provided for informational purposes only. This information regarding the following Canadian drugs is not intended to replace or act as a substitute for information or advice provided by your physician. You should always consult a physician before beginning a new medication. Moreover, prescription drugs should only be obtained with a doctor's prescription.
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