When and How to Take Calan SR
Some general considerations for when and how to take
Calan SR include:
- Calan SR comes in the form of a tablet. Calan SR is taken by mouth, usually once or twice a day.
- Calan SR should be taken with food.
- Because Calan SR tablets are extended release, they should not be chewed or crushed. However, Calan SR tablets may be cut in half (along the scored line).
- Calan SR should be taken at the same time(s) each day to maintain an even level of the drug in your blood.
- For Calan SR to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Calan SR will not work if you stop taking it.
The dose of Calan SR your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may currently be taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your Calan SR dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Calan SR. However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. When Calan SR side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Common side effects of Calan SR include, but are not limited to:
(Click Calan SR Side Effects to learn about specific side effects of Calan SR, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider. You can also read about possible Calan SR side effects by going to:
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