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I was prescribed 40mg of verapamil the pharmacist gave me 80mg & said take 1/2 3 times a day, is that a correct dosage?

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Dr. James Chapman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Maybe not: The dose you were given is much more than the prescribed dose. Check with your doctor before taking.

Answered 3/6/2013

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