User Reviews for Cartia XT oral

Had atrial fibrillation time and I think the doctor jumped to quick and put me on medication. Prior to the hard last artrial fibrillation I had several minor episodes which I was able to make them quit on my own. The doc started me on 180mg dose and then on my last appointment he up the dose to 240mg. I cant really help other people with advise or if I am experiencing any side effects because I am on other medication at the same time. I will share this: since I started taking all the crap I have had a skin beak out on my forehead ever since starting the meds, dizziness, flushing sensations, headaches, and numbness on the right side of my forehead.Read More Read Less

Has not been a problem with the lower dosage however I have had bowel problems since thedosage wasraised

no problems

after a while my agina is worse

I have been very sick on this med. I sweat fetuge and have to set on potty I fell really bad should i stop MY nause med. dont help what should i do?

make me feel better

I HAVE BEEN TAKING THIS MEDICATION FOR HEART RATE CONTROL. 240 MGS PER DAY. IT HAS BEEN INEFFECTIVE. EVEN DOUBLING THE DOSE TO 480MG/DAY DID NOT LOWER MY PULSE RATE. I AM ALSO ON AVAPRO 75MG PER DAY.

After Metotoprol didn't give great results, was put on this med (baby dosage?). Immediately, I felt nervous/edgy...wired, as if I had too much caffein. Also, the pounding heart. Due to get it rechecked next week and will complain...although, blood pressure cuff at home showed lower figures in the upper number, the diastolic still wasn't low enough.

does not control my atrial fibrillation

i was having rapid heartrate,chest pain just by walking up 2 flights of stairs.i always felt ill overallbut since taking the medication i am feeling much better and yet increasing.

I take it for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. When I started taking it, I put on 5 pounds in 9 days. One person on here said bloating, another edema. So I guess that's where the weight came from because I don't eat much.

I have been digonosed with Proxymal Supreventricular Tachcardia (PSVT). I was originally placed on Atenolol (25mg twice daily)before a failed catether ablation in Jan 2009, at which time I was placed on Flecainide (100mg, twice daily). The combinations of Atenolol and Flecainide lowered my blood pressure too low, and caused lightheadedness, cold hands and feet and numbness on my right hand. So, I was taken off the Atenolol and placed on Diltiazim (CARTIA 120mg, once a day). The first time I took this drug it caused burning or flushing sensation in my chest and also in my lower back--my cardiologist never told me about this. Since this is a time release capsule, I can feel when it releases in my body due to this burning sensation. Is anyone else having this sypmtom? I also have this feeling of lump in my throat when I swallow and is relieved by driking water which makes me burp or belch. This have possibly developed acid reflux, another side effects. I am taking Aciphex for the reflux, but recently discovered online that Diltiazem or any meds in the calcium channel blocker category can cause this side effect. Because the side effects outweight the benefits, I have seen a Naturopath to minimize the side effect and improve quality of life. However, the Naturopath it's not covered by insurance. He tested me and found that my liver, stomach, and lung is not functioning properly. So, he requested to have my blood tested for numerous tests. Tests that my cardiologist or doctor should have ordered. So, I am waiting to have the test results, ER Records, along with all X-Rays, Echo, etc, compile them and take it to him. From there he will determine what type of treatment or cure to put me in. This is all herbal--so no side effects. In addition, I met a person while walking on the treadmill who also has palpating heart. She must have had a great doctor who disgnosed her Thyroid is not working properly and she's doing great! So I will ask for TSH and T4 test also.Read More Read Less

To control heart rate condition brought on by use of Theophylline, Advair and Spiriva.

Have been taking the 120mg dose once a day for about 5 years, and when combined with Diovan 320mgs along with HCT 12.5mgs was very effective in controlling my HBP. Doctor recently upped the Cartia dose to 120 mgs twice a day, lowering the Diovan to 80 mgs. Was ok for a couple of days, BP was lower, however, caused gastrointestinal distress ie: gas, pain and diarrhea. Was told by doc today to try taking both Cartia at once in the am, and Diovan at night. Don't know if that will work or not - but hope so.Read More Read Less

I have become severely bloated and wonder if it is because of Cartia.

caused a severe allergic reaction which brought forth hives for a 3 week span

does this react with any thyroid medications? I am taking 250mg but my Blood pressure is not going down.