Cartia xt (diltiazem hydrochloride) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Cartia xt (diltiazem hydrochloride)
Caused severe chest pain and it made my pvcs worse which it was supposed to treat. This medicine would always keep me cold and make me shiver .
beta blocker induced tachycardia
shakinessheadachesbrain fuzzinessfeeling unwelldepressionanxietypalpitationsskipped beatsshortness of breathnightmareschest paincoughextreme sinus issuesfatigue
Substitute for Dilitizem 24hr er
Nausea from smell. One caplet was crushed. Pharmacist said original source of Rx smelled as well.
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heart palps and blood pressure
Worse GI symptoms. Extreme heartburn and chestpain, 24 hours a day. I am assuming due to acid reflux. Everything was great on 180mg for years. Doctor upped to 240 mg because bp systolic a little high (only in doctors office.)
Worked fine until menopause. Then I started having time-released hot flashes every 20 minutes around the clock.
Always got a headache wherever body overheated or was stressed
Take a 240 mg capsule twice daily
impairs my thinking and reactions, depression, sense of smell reduced
120 mg/day. This drug does stop those extra beats; BUT my thinking is not as clear as it used to be, i'm dried out and my sense of smell is reduced so that there's less taste to food, tired more than usual and somewhat depressed, psoriasis is exacerbated. I tried a beta blocker (Metroprolol Succinate) but psoriasis symptoms were much much worse.
Trouble with thoughts-- impairs my thinking and reactions.
My insurance company switched me to the generic version (Cartia XT) and that is when my side effects started. The normal version of the drug (DILT-CO) seemed to work fine. Will speak w/my doctor on my next visit. Just a heads up for those of you like me that are having problems with thinking and organization of thoughts.
High blood pressure / palpitations
Was taking 120mg once a day. lowered BP some, but did not control palpitations
CARTIA XT (DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE): Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. When used regularly, diltiazem can decrease the number and severity of episodes of chest pain from angina. It may help increase your ability to exercise. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart so blood can flow more easily. Diltiazem also lowers your heart rate. These effects help the heart work less hard and lower blood pressure. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA) Download our Free Resource Guide:
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