Diltiazem Xr

Diltiazem Xr Diltiazem 24hr Cap - Oral Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker. Calcium is involved in blood vessel contraction and in controlling the electrical impulses within the heart. By blocking calcium, diltiazem relaxes and widens blood vessels and can normalize heartbeats. Diltiazem is used to treat chest pain (angina) or high blood pressure.

ALTERNATE NAMES Cardizem Cd, Diltiazem Hcl, Cartia Xt

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diltiazem Xr Cardizem Cd, Diltiazem Hcl, Cartia Xt Uses Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker. Calcium is involved in blood vessel contraction and in controlling the electrical impulses within the heart. By blocking calcium, diltiazem relaxes and widens blood vessels and can normalize heartbeats. Diltiazem is used to treat chest pain (angina) or high blood pressure. Storage Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, weakness, slowed or irregular heartbeat, nausea, drowsiness, confusion, and slurred speech. Photos diltiazem Dilacor XR diltiazem Dilacor XR How To Use The capsule(s) may be taken without regard to meals once daily in the morning. Swallow whole. Do not open, chew or crush the capsule. Do not stop taking Diltiazem Xr suddenly without your doctor s permission. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased. Side Effects Diltiazem Xr may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the first few days. Avoid activities requiring alertness. When you sit or lie down for a while, get up slowly to allow your body to adjust and minimize dizziness. You may also experience bloating, heartburn, muscle cramps, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, sore throat, constipation, or diarrhea. Inform your doctor if they become bothersome. Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, swelling of the hands or feet, an irregular heartbeat. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: heart disease, liver disease, lung disease, any allergies. Limit intake of alcohol while taking Diltiazem Xr. Diltiazem Xr should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Diltiazem Xr is excreted into breast milk. If there is no alternative to using Diltiazem Xr you should discontinue breast-feeding. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially: cyclosporine, flecainide, beta-blockers (including eye drops), intravenous (IV) calcium, digoxin, lithium, disopyramide, high blood pressure medication, benzodiazepines (e.g., midazolam, triazolam), buspirone, lovastatin, quinidine, rifampin, carbamazepine, cimetidine, St John s wort. Avoid any drugs that increase your heart-rate (the decongestants phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine are examples). These drugs are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 58 Location: Arknasas Time Taken: 21 days Reason: High blood pressure, high heart rate, dizzy spells, chest pain Date: 2 July 2008 Side Effects Have been on this medicine since 06/09/08. So far only one dizzy spell. Only one problem has occured. My leg has become numb and tingling but is getting better. Every now and then my heart rate will be up over 100 but this is so much better than what I was taking. Additional Thoughts

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