Cartia Xt

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...

Iecently been told by my pharmacy that Cartia xt is no longer on the market. My physician precribed Dialtiazen as a replacement. This has led to numerous side effects previously not related to cartia xt. I'm looking for some adice ! ## Everyone having problems trying to find a replacement for Cartia XT. It needs to be made again and fast IMO. Still trying different genertics ## I too was just switched from Cartia xt to diltiazem, and have felt sickish' ever since starting it last Tuesday.....I'm even having chest pain/shortness of breath, feel almost like I have the flu each time I take it and really weak...I'm so upset because I work at JCPenny and this time of year is diffcult enough at my job, without this new added problem...I was feeling perfect until the med switch...

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I would like to know why they took cartia xt off thr market what was wrong with it? ## I'm not finding anything that lists it as being discontinued However, there have been several reports from people who have had great difficulty in find it. It is a calcium channel blocker, used to treat hypertension and angina. Did your doctor or pharmacist say it was discontinued? There are several drugs in this class that are available, so you might want to speak to your doctor about an alternative medication. There is some more information and a list of some of the medications here: Cartia contains the active ingredient Diltiazem, it is most commonly used to treat hypertension. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. ## I was also told by the pharmacist that...

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I have been taking Cartia XT for 3 months now. I want to go off of it completely now, but don't know how? Originally, I was told to take it for 90 days. ## What condition was being treated? This medication is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. If you have such a condition, it may not be safe for you to stop taking it. ## Are you off cartia now? I'll be getting off mine too. I also take effexor as well. What are your side effects

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Is there a difference between these 2 meds I was on diliazem 120 er/xr for 4 years and had no problems and now the med was changed to cartia 180 xt and I have headaches congestion which aggravates my ashma and stomach aches ## Hello, Clare! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problems that you're having. They are the same, Cartia XT is just the name brand. It seems odd that it would cause congestion headaches which aggravate your other conditions. Are you allergic to any inactive ingredients that you know of? Are you on any other medications? Have you consulted your doctor? ## I was taking diliazem sr 240 mg now the pharmacy gave me diltiazem xr 240 g what's the whats the difference?

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If Cartia XT has been discontinued what is the best replacement for it? ## I am still taking Cartia XT...h however I feel nauseated like I'm going to faint I have body aches constipation depression muscle weakness and hoarseness. And looking up the side effects of Cartia all of that on there. I'm trying to be informed about replacement drugs and what can be substituted for Cartia. I'm taking this trip for years was never this kind of side effects until 6 or so. I also take Prophonome and Xarelto. These also have the same side effects. But I chose to stop the Cartia for one night and woke up feeling a lot better than this morning and all day that day. I have a doctor's appointment in the morning and I want to be prepared for drugs she may be willing to substitute for Cart...

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Can't afford to buy Cartia XT. I will be on meds for approximately 3 weeks before being able to purchase it again. What kind of problems could I end up having? I've been taking this medication since 2012 daily. ## Hello, Buck! How are you? It could be dangerous, stopping suddenly and not replacing it with anything may result in rebound high blood pressure and elevated heart rate, which could lead to heart attack, stroke or heart failure, as reported by the FDA. It would be better to contact your doctor and ask them if they can prescribe a cheaper alternative that you can take for a few weeks, or switch to permanently. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I take Cartia XT 120mgs, but after breakfast my blood pressure drops, so I have to stop taking the medication, but I fee...

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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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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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240mg ## Took Cardizem LA tabs 120mg; increased to 240mg and was sent the Dil Tiazem XT (cartiaXT) tab, instead ofcardizem 240...is this the same medication? ## I do beileve it is a Valium like tablet in high potency but you should check with a pharmacy or the pharmacy will give you a number to describe the pill and they would be able to tell you what it is and it use I like said belive it is a traqulizer ## Please see Diltiazem for more information about this drug. Yes, Diltiazem is the same thing as Cardizem, it is just the generic version.

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I am taking Cartia xt 120mg, but now the doctor added Digoxin and after a 1/2 hour I started with PVCs. Could there be interactions between these 2 drugs? ## Hello, Moni! How are you? It's possible, they both tend to increase the efficacy of each other. Are you having PVC's or just palpitations? Have you informed your doctor? Other possible side effects, as listed by the FDA, may include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, increased urination and hypotension. ## Can you take Digoxin and Tikosyn with the herbal supplement called DGL? ## The .125 mg dosage of digoxin (5 days a week) causes breast enlargement and pain. Is it common and if so, how do you manage it?

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Cartia 120mg ## my pharmacist told me today that Cartia has been discontinued. Is that so? ## Found a match it is Cartia XT 120 mg (active ingredient Diltiazem), which is used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia. From my records I did not locate anything stating it was discontinued. If you would like to learn more click on the link below...

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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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WHAT IS THIS MEDICINE FOR ## Verapamil extended release (240 mg) has been used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, and most recently, cluster headaches. To view more detailed information about this drug, please visit the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Does verapsmil causes bone disorder? ## Is there a difference between verapamil hcl er and verapamil er? ## I am just getting ready to take my very 1st Verapamil er pm 300 mg pill, i worry about side effects big time, the e r doctor had me on cartia xt 180 mg extented release capsules, then after 7 days upped those to 360 mg's, still kept my b/p the same 167/99 [115]<<<pulse. So i am nervous, for good reason, and why would...

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blood pressure med ## why is it prescribed? ## Well the correct name of the drug is Cartia XT, as the other poster said, it is prescribed for blood pressure. It is a calcium channel blocker.

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Spent most of august 2009 trying to find a pharmacy with cartia xt after taking it for 8 years, not one had it not even online. Was switched to Dilacor XT but made me out of balance, tired, blurry vision, muscle weakness and really tired. After Dr. lowered dose twice from 240 to 120 pharmacy gave me the wrong prescription which made me even worse, I found two posts from June 2010 from patients who filled Cartia prescriptions at Walgreens. Halleluah! has it, switched back 6/22/10 with exactly the same mfg, Andrax from the year before. Good Luck All, I completely sympathize with you! ## Thank you for posting this information on the availability of this medication. It will be helpful to many that need it. Cartia contains the active ingredient Diltiazem, it is most commonly used to treat hy...

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