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Cartia XT

Diltiazem Hydrochloride

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0.8  Effectiveness
8  Side Effects
3.5  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 17 Cartia XT side effects and 4 Cartia XT benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Cartia XT, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 15% 20% 40% 15% 10%
Balance/Equilibrium 5% 20% 55% 10% 10%
Blood Pressure 5.3% 10.5% 63.2% 15.8% 5.3%
Breathing 10% 25% 45% 10% 10%
Confidence 5.3% 10.5% 68.4% 10.5% 5.3%
Coordination/Motor Skills 5% 25% 55% 5% 10%
Digestion 5.3% 10.5% 63.2% 10.5% 10.5%
Emotional Well-being 10% 25% 40% 20% 5%
Energy 28.6% 19% 28.6% 14.3% 9.5%
Eyesight 5% 25% 40% 30% 0%
Memory 5% 20% 55% 15% 5%
Mental Clarity 10% 15% 50% 15% 10%
Pain 0% 15.8% 57.9% 21.1% 5.3%
Patience 10.5% 10.5% 57.9% 10.5% 10.5%
Sexual Health 10% 10% 60% 10% 10%
Skin Complexion 5% 20% 70% 5% 0%
Sleep 10% 15% 55% 20% 0%
Stress Level 5% 25% 45% 15% 10%
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Commonly Reported Cartia XT Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 86.7% 6.7% 6.7% 0% 0%
Anxiety 66.7% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1% 0%
Asthma 90% 0% 10% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 58.3% 16.7% 8.3% 8.3% 8.3%
Breathing Difficulties 44.4% 11.1% 22.2% 22.2% 0%
Cold Hands and/or Feet 60% 0% 20% 20% 0%
Cold Symptoms 66.7% 22.2% 0% 11.1% 0%
Confusion 77.8% 0% 11.1% 0% 11.1%
Constipation 36.4% 36.4% 18.2% 9.1% 0%
Depression 55.6% 11.1% 16.7% 5.6% 11.1%
Diarrhea 88.9% 0% 0% 0% 11.1%
Dizziness 36.8% 31.6% 15.8% 10.5% 5.3%
Drowsiness 50% 10% 20% 10% 10%
Eye / Vision Problems 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0% 33.3%
Fatigue 45% 15% 15% 15% 10%
Fever 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 77.8% 0% 11.1% 11.1% 0%
Headache 47.4% 26.3% 15.8% 10.5% 0%
Insomnia 55.6% 16.7% 11.1% 11.1% 5.6%
Irregular Heartbeat 77.8% 0% 22.2% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 20% 10% 30% 20% 20%
Loss of Taste 60% 0% 30% 10% 0%
Mood Swings 55.6% 0% 33.3% 0% 11.1%
Muscle Cramping 33.3% 0% 33.3% 33.3% 0%
Nausea 64.7% 11.8% 17.6% 5.9% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 44.4% 22.2% 33.3% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 81.8% 9.1% 0% 9.1% 0%
Skin Rash 71.4% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 0%
Slow Heartbeat 80% 10% 10% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 77.8% 11.1% 0% 11.1% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Cartia XT Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 40% 20% 10% 30% 0%
Anemia 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Back Pain 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 33.3% 0% 66.7% 0% 0%
Change in Skin Coloring 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 62.5% 0% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5%
Chest Pain 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Congestion 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Cough 60% 10% 20% 10% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 60% 0% 20% 0% 20%
Discolored Urine 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Elevated Blood Sugar 81.8% 18.2% 0% 0% 0%
Fever 85.7% 0% 0% 14.3% 0%
Gout 90% 0% 0% 10% 0%
Hair Growth 80% 0% 10% 0% 10%
Heartburn 60% 10% 0% 20% 10%
Irregular Heartbeat 28.6% 0% 57.1% 14.3% 0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth 66.7% 16.7% 0% 16.7% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 30% 10% 10% 30% 20%
Nervousness 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 83.3% 0% 0% 0% 16.7%
Reproductive System Disorders 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 85.7% 0% 0% 0% 14.3%
Slow Heartbeat 50% 16.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0%
Stuffy Nose 20% 20% 20% 20% 20%
Swelling 66.7% 16.7% 0% 16.7% 0%
Swelling around the Eyes 60% 10% 10% 20% 0%
Swelling of Extremities 42.9% 28.6% 14.3% 0% 14.3%
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Episodes since taking Cartia XT
Since taking Cartia XT Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Hospitalization 6.2%
Seizure 3.1%
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User Comments about Cartia XT
16 Oct 2015 I have gout flare ups , some time very severe
   —Posted by Anonymous
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11 Jun 2015 This drug is horrible! It feels like my chest is being eaten alive from the inside! I have bad acid reflux, dizziness, muscle pain and weakness, extreme fatigue, shortness of breath and blurry vision. does anyone know about an alternative?
   —Posted by jcs
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24 Sep 2015 Hi, Same here, weakness, fatigue and shortness, just not feeling myself. Was told to take it at night but still having problems... Hate this drug.... I was put on it for svt and found out that I had wpw had ablation done two weeks ago it was corrected. Waiting for follow up so I can get off this drug. Again this is a bad drug!!! totally agree! Hope you are feeling better!
   —Posted by pattlb
21 Dec 2014 I am hoping to find a substitute that will work without all the side effects. I notice they are getting worse every year.
   —Posted by L Hicksville, NY
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19 Jun 2014 Haven't taken it for very long but no major side effects. MD replaced metoprolol with this after having major intestinal distress on metoprolol. Not working very well at lowing blood pressure and heart rate yet....Metoprolol did work well but the side effects were too much
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10 Sep 2011 I quit taking completly. Awful medicine...thought it was going to kill me
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