Diltiazem Cd, Xr & Er (Page 2)

What is the difference between diltiazem CD, diltiazem XR and diltiazem ER? Can you refer me to a website where I could research this information?

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My 96 year old mother has been taking Diltiaz ER(CD) 180/24 caps for the last 6 months for irregular heart beat and blood pressure fluctuations. She has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. I have just changed her Medicare Drug Plan and could not find this drug with that description.
The closest was Diltzac 180/24. Is this the same drug?

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I was taking Diltiazem 60 er (twice a day) and the pharmacy did not have it , and my doctor switch to Diltiazem 120 cd once a day this month.
Is there any diference between them. Which one could work better?
Thank your for your attention.

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Is there a generic substitute for Micardis HCT 80mg/12.5mg ?

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iwas taking diltiazem 240cd cap actav eliz / 1 a day dont know what it means/ now dr gave me diltiazem 120mg tab teva 2 times a day because there on the $4 list +i have diltiazem cd cap mck 2times a day istarted taking the 120mg tab teva right now is there a differents between 120mg cd cap mck ?

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I have been on calcium blockers for about 10 years for atrial fib. Cardizem CD has always worked great, but Wellcare will not pay for it...as a result, I have been on diltiazem which does not control my AF and cartia which was a terrible experience..then tried multaq in addition to the diltiazem and was certain I was going to end up in the ER. I am private paying for my cardizem cd at this time. Everyone( pharmacist, wellcare) tries to tell me diltizem , cartia and cardizem are the same. They are not. Two doctors have appealed to wellcare to cover it for me. they refuse. naturally, I will be changing drug companies when open enrollment begins. does anyone know of help through the drug mfg. to help pay the $130?

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I have found TEVA Mfg drugs unreliable and ineffective on two of my prescription. They were not made in the USA. I had to change from TEVA Mfg drugs as my conditions worsened while one them but improved once I found a different mfg and did report it to the FDA. The FDA did not complete a thorough analysis and was very disappointed in the haphazard testing they did.

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If I took 2 120 mg tabs of diltiazem would it be equal to 1 240 mg cap of diltiazem cd. The nurse at my doctor's office said it would be equal as long as I took the 120 mg tabs together in the am. Purchasing the 120 mg tabs is a lot cheaper but I want to make sure this is the correct way to take this RX.

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Check with the different pharmacies as they may be able to help. Not sure that the manufacturer will do anything but doesn't hurt to call them and find out what really is different between the drugs. I take Dilitiazem ER 360 and has worked fine except think it is beginning to affect my muscles.

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Susan,
Thanks for the information. I spoke to two different pharmacists and was told it was ok to use 2 120mg tabs in place of the 240 mg cd. as long as I take them together. One also added that the Drs. don't have clue about costs of RX's . In this case it is around a $33.00 difference for a 1 month supply.

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AARP plan pays for it and only costs me $24 for 3 mos. That is the 360 mg. You can google each of the drugs in question and read online all about them. Some doctors do know about costs but some also are in the pockets of the pharmaceutical companies. Tiazac/Diltiazam (Brandname/Generic).

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Susan,
I am going to get it from Walmart @ $20.00 for a 90 day supply.I know all about Drs. and RX's. I was a victim of VIOXX. I had one Dr. telling me to take it and another telling me not to take it. I took it for 21months and had a heart attack from it. In the end I had to go on disability. I don"t go to the Dr. that was getting the kick back from the drug company anymore.

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I took Vioxx and had no problems. Actually it was much better than Celebrex. Never had any problems. I always research all new meds on the internet before taking them. Could have had something to do with combination of drugs or you had a hearat condition before starting Vioxx.

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Hi Susan,
Vioxx caused over 100,000 deaths, over 50,000 heart attacks and strokes. It caused blood clots. That is what I had and came within 2 minutes of dying. Consider yourself very lucky. The manufacturer got away with murder knowing what it was doing to people and continuing to sell it. It cost them $4.5 billion to settle all of the lawsuits. Read some of the old blogs and you will see what it did to people that took it. The $4.5 billion is a drop in the bucket compared to what it should of cost.
My cardiologist gave the ok for the RX from Walmart.
I have to have a cardio version very soon. Some people continue to have problems because of taking Vtoxx.
Have a good day.

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They are all a form of Extended Release over a period of time. You should be able to just google each one individually and read. Also your pharmacist should be able to tell you the difference between CD; XR & ER

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About 15 hours after takinga first dose of 180 Diltiazem CD, blood pressure dropped from 115/120-over80 to 85/90-over 60. Feeling tired and waiting for the dose to work its way outd of my system. Is this a good plan. UNable to reach my doctor.

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The latest on vioxx is that it could have caused 500,000 deaths over the 5 year period it was on the market. When you look at death statistics it was found that total deaths increased by 100,000 per year when vioxx was put on the market. Once vioxx was pulled from the market the total death toll dropped by 100,000 a year. Millions of people took vioxx during those 5 years. I am happy not everyone had a heart attack , stroke or died. You are one of the lucky ones.

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Not sure where you obtained your statistics

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Call hospital so you know what to do when next dose is due.

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Google for the generic

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