Cardizem

Diltiazem

Diltiazem, sold under the brand name Cardizem among others, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart arrhythmias.[4] It may also be used in hyperthyroidism if beta blockers cannot be used.[4] It is taken by mouth or injection into a vein.[4] When given by injection, effects typically begin within a few minutes and last a few hours.[4] Common side effects include swelling...

Diltiazem

Diltiazem, sold under the brand name Cardizem among others, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart arrhythmias.[4] It may also be used in hyperthyroidism if beta blockers cannot be used.[4] It is taken by mouth or injection into a vein.[4] When given by injection, effects typically begin within a few minutes and last a few hours.[4] Common side effects include swelling...

Diltiazem

Diltiazem, sold under the brand name Cardizem among others, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart arrhythmias.[4] It may also be used in hyperthyroidism if beta blockers cannot be used.[4] It is taken by mouth or injection into a vein.[4] When given by injection, effects typically begin within a few minutes and last a few hours.[4] Common side effects include swelling...

Diltiazem

Diltiazem, sold under the brand name Cardizem among others, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart arrhythmias.[4] It may also be used in hyperthyroidism if beta blockers cannot be used.[4] It is taken by mouth or injection into a vein.[4] When given by injection, effects typically begin within a few minutes and last a few hours.[4] Common side effects include swelling...

Diltiazem

Diltiazem, sold under the brand name Cardizem among others, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart arrhythmias.[4] It may also be used in hyperthyroidism if beta blockers cannot be used.[4] It is taken by mouth or injection into a vein.[4] When given by injection, effects typically begin within a few minutes and last a few hours.[4] Common side effects include swelling...

NEED J-CODE FOR CARDIZEM ## Hello, I located the following info on a forum, so I can't confirm it's validity, but it appears to be so: "We have always had to use the J3490 code for Cardizem. We submit the NDC number along with the description and dosage." NOTE: I located the NDC# to be 55390-565-05 Hope this info helps!

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I tried Cardizem right after my stroke. I felt calm. My BP was good. First I was on Digoxin , which made me crazy. Then I was on Metropol . Neither stopped my A fib. Then I took the Cardizem, but had to quit it because of my insurance. I also tried Cartia and Verapamil. I had heart palpitations and didn't fell Google's. I just got Cardizem approved and am taking it for 5 days. My heart rate is high now ( not the first time) and I feel dizzy, depressed, and fatigued. Do you think the dosage is too high? ## Those can be normal side effects, when starting a new medication in this class, according to the FDA. You may also experience nausea, increased urination, and hypotension. Has there been any change? ## Cartizem takes time. And if not working good u need higher dose

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SIDE EFFECTS ## Based on research I was able to gather, undesirable effects of Cardizem (Diltiazem) include hypotension, bradycardia, dizziness, and what is known as flushing. To view more information about this drug as well as these side effects, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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i had husband pick up my pills at walmarts and he came home with pills that are different color and two different names my pills are cardizem 24 hr cd 120 mg and on the bottle the other name was sub>cartia xt 120/24hr cap wat why and is the same meds ive been taken or do i need to take them back to walmarts pharmacy ## Hello, Teddy bare! How are you? That just means that it's a generic substitute for the medication, so yes, from what you've listed it's the same. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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This is a white pill with 71 73 on one side and 9 3 on the other The two pair of numbers are separated by a score mark on each side. I have them in my Cardizem bottle, but I don't think they are cardizem and I can't remember what I put in the bottle. Can you help ## I think you have a 150 mg Nefazodone, although the color of the pill should be off-white / pinkish. You can verify with a picture Here. ## I posted this and then talked to my pharmacist who said the pills are my 20mg Fosinopril (generic for Monopril). I still don't know how I put them in my Cardizem bottle, but they also are a blood pressure medicine.

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Feeling so tired on Cardizem. Doc said I shouldn't be. Is fatigue a possible side effect? ## Yes, it is actually one of the most common possible side effects that the FDA warns about. Other side effects may include edema, nausea, dizziness, headache, and hypotension. However, the tiredness can also be a symptom of your blood pressure dropping too low, dehydration, or just your body adjusting to your blood pressure being lowered. Are you on any other medications? How long have you been taking it?

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I've have been prescribed Cardizem CD 240 mg once a day for BP - the generic name is (Diltiazem CD). I was taking metroprolol 50 mg twice a day for about 18 months and was experiencing hair loss so the doctor moved me to Cardizem CD. Has anyone experienced hair loss while taking Cadizem CD? ## I haven't taken the medication, so I have no personal experience with it, but hair loss can still be a side effect of the Diltiazem, though it is not known to be a very common one. How severe was the hair loss?

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I was taking Diltiazem 120 24 HR. I just filled my prescription at Safeway and they gave me Cartia XT SR 24 hour 120. Is this the same? ## Yes, that's just a name brand for the same medication. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have numerous health issues..Currently A Fib, a ruptured bakers cyst and torn miniscus, hernia and buldging lumbar disk...I've had three back surgerys to include 2 fusions..Severe Spinal Stenosis has added to the unbearable pain...In addition I've had my left upper lung lobe removed due to cancer. My heart doctor keeps changing my medication from Metoprolol to Eliquis to Cardizem with Bumetanide and now Trianterene because of side affects...I was taken off Eliquis 2 days ago after being on it for one month...I got a rash of approx. 80 purple headed eruptions on my legs as well as lost my eyebrows. This is the 2nd day of Trianterene. I'm in extreme pain all over. My spine is so inflamed and tight. My right leg was not affected with pain as it is today. The left leg has the ...

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Have been using cardizem for 7 years and would like to know if there are any long term side effects...I seem to be having some trouble cognitively and my great aunt who was on it ended up with dementia...was curious if there was any correlation between the brain and the drug. Also the buildup of fluid has been extensive even with watching the salt intake. Also taking daily ranexa, eliquis, lasix, spirivia, albuterol. Thank you for any input. ## Since you're on several medications, it's hard to attribute your symptoms to any particular one with certainty. What types of cognitive issues are you having? As to the fluid build up, is the Lasix not helping with it? The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, increased urination ...

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I have been on a beta blocker for several years and started having side effects. Dr. Switched me to Cardizem CD 180 about 8 years ago and now I'm having adema build up in one foot. Heard this could be a side effect. No other issues or ailments. BP good. Circulation good. Could I be running into a problem with the med? ## Yes, that could be a side effect of this medication, according to FDA reports. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Have you informed your doctor? You should have this checked out to discover the root cause and possibly solution. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My medication bottle says Diltiazem Hcl CD 360 mg. Inside are Cardizem capsules 360 mg. Are they exactly the same? ## Hello, Jean! How are you? Yes, they are the same, Cardizem is just the name brand for Diltiazem. The FDA classifies this medication as a calcium channel blocker that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, increased urination, dry cough and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Because of my extreme drug sensitivity, I need to take the brand name Cardizem for my A-fib. Due to production problems, it was not available after December 2017 with the availability not returning until April 2018. I feel as though the new release is not the same as the prior capsules... There appears to be less medication contained in it and I am not getting the same benefit from the Cardizem 120mg I was taking before the production problem. The pharmaceutical company is Valeant. Can this be checked out? Did anyone else have this problem with the new release? Thank you. ## Sorry the year dates are incorrect......it was not available as of Dec 2016 and did not return until April 2017. ## Hello, Patricia! How are you? Has there been any change? Can you be more specific regarding what is...

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Cardizem is the name brand, is that right? Plus there must be MANY other names that are Generic but they are all the same, is that right? 1. Cartia XT 2. Diltizem ER (XR/XT) 3. Dilacor Xr. Plus each manufacturer has a different colored pill for the same thing, is that right? Just got a new prescription for Diltizem ER (XR/XT) and it is a peach and light pink large capsule - once before it was a pill and before that it was an orange and white capsule called Cartia XT. I wish someone could reassure me about what I'm safely taking. ## Hello, Joyce! How are you? Yes, these are all just different names for Diltiazem in an extended release formulation, however, the generic is actually just called Diltiazem, since that is the actual drug name. This medication is a calcium channel blocker t...

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My patient is on Cardizem CD 240mg daily and metoprolol 25mg PO BID but can not swallow cardizem and pill shouldn't be crushed i imagine. what can i order instead. BP runs 160/ 90. Ptis 93 years old ## Hello, Anna! How are you? It would be best to consult the patient's doctor to let such decisions be made as to what else they can prescribe. There are various factors that need to be taken under consideration for what can be prescribed. What other medications does the patient take? What are their health conditions and overall health status?

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