When and How to Take Covera-HS
Some general considerations for when and how to take Covera-HS include:
- Covera-HS comes in the form of a tablet. Covera-HS is taken by mouth, usually once a day at bedtime.
- It does not matter if you take Covera-HS with or without food.
- Because Covera-HS tablets are extended release, they should not be broken, chewed, or crushed. Be sure to swallow the tablets whole.
- Covera-HS should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level of the drug in your blood.
- For Covera-HS to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Covera-HS will not work if you stop taking it.
The dose of Covera-HS your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- The medical condition being treated
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may currently be taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your Covera-HS dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Side Effects of Covera-HS
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Covera-HS. However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. When Covera-HS 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 Covera-HS include, but are not limited to:
(Click Side Effects of Verapamil to learn about the specific side effects of Covera-HS, including serious side effects to look out for. You can also read about possible Covera-HS side effects by going to:
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