Chest Pain (Angina)

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Chest Pain (Angina) Overview

Angina, also known as angina pectoris, is chest pain or pressure, usually caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle (myocardium). It is most commonly a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina is typically the result of partial obstruction or spasm of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. The main mechanism of coronary artery obstruction is atherosclerosis as part of coronary artery disease. Other causes of angina include abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure and, ...

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Trying to get off Cartia XT

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 ## I’ve been on this medicine Cartia Xt 300mg. with amlodipine .5 mg. Since 2004 I was only supposed to be on it for two years. They told me . I can’t get a doctor to get ...

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Diltiazem lingering side effects

How long does it take for the side effects to go away after discontinuing the drug? I stopped it one week ago and continue to have severe anxiety, vasodilation (red blotchy skin), and GI upset including bloating and gas. ## Hello Patty, There is no solid literature that states the length of the side effects. What the NIH does state is that if you are experiencing these symptoms that you should notify your doctor. I am certain that your physician will have a much better timeline of how long your symptoms will last based on their severity. I apologize that I wasn't able to find an exact answer but I hope that your doctor will have a good estimate. ## Thank you for your comments. Side effects are lessening by baby steps each day. I've been told that if you have a serious side effec...

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Diltiazem 120 mg SR side effects

I am an 81 year old female who was started on diltiazem sr 120 mg 5 days ago for SVT. I was on metoprolol 25 mg 3x a day for over a month which caused severe fatigue and breakthrough arrhythmias. Doc switched me to diltiazem SR 120 mg. I’m having tremors, way less fatigue than occurred on metoprolol, facial flushing, irregular heartbeats, increased blood pressure that subsides later in the day, and some lack of concentration. Should I soldier through taking the med and wait for the side effects to stop?

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Diltiazem made me sicker

Has anybody else been on diltiazem? I've been on it quite a while at various doses. Because I've had hypertension, it was also used to lower my rate from afib. Since then I've been having light-headedness, balance problems, nausea, stomach pain, and now constipation so bad that it has given me gastroparesis. My quality of life is very very low at this point. I also developed polyneuropathy of my lower legs which I'm not sure is from the diltiazem.

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Weaning Off Diltiazem After Pericarditis & Cardiac Tamponade

Before the pericarditis, I had nothing wrong with my heart. It was contracted after a long viral infection that caused me to cough till I lost my breath. During all tests my Troponin never elevated. My EF has remained normal. Taking 120 diltiazem to control afib during a pericarditis effusion that went into cardiac tamponade without contributing to heart complications. My 47yoF heart is now back to normal after the removal of the fluid, and nearly two months of pericarditis. How can I wean myself off of the diltiazem as it is causing low bp, low energy, vision changes among other issues?

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Is Nikoran 5mg available in Dubai/UAE?

I am unable to find Nikoran 5mg medicine in Dubai. Kindly suggest where I can get it in the UAE. Or suggest a substitute of Nikoran 5mg (salt name is nicorandle). ## I'm sorry, but we are based in the U.S., so this site does not have any information on where this is available in other countries. Nicorandil is a vasodilator that is commonly used to treat angina. Have you tried asking your doctor or a pharmacist what alternatives would be available to you? ## Where can I find Nikoran 5mg in UAE hospitals?

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Nifedipine and dreams

I am taking 60mg of nifedipine and I am having unpleasant dreams every night. Is there an alternative which does not have this side effect? ## Hello, Mick! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you're experiencing. That is possible with most medications. How long have you been taking it? Most side effects tend to go away, once your body gets used to a medication, which generally takes about 4 to 5 weeks. The FDA lists other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. There are other medications available, so if it's still happening and it's been longer than 5 weeks, it will most likely just be a matter of trial and error to find one that doesn't cause you such an issue. ## I've been taking nifedi...

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Stopping Diltiazem ER Capsules

I had my thyroid and one parathyroid removed in December 2014 due to a multinodular goiter. It was diagnosed by a cardiologist as I had hyperthyroidism with a constant resting heart rate of over 90 bpm, and I have remained on it after surgery, being put on 75mg of levothyroxine. The side effects have been getting so bad that I went off Diltiazem a few days ago, and after the second day, my energy level and overall well-being started to come back. So, I know I need the dosage adjusted downward. However, I can't adjust it until I see the doctor. Is it safe to stop taking Diltiazem abruptly? ## Hello, Kate! How are you? You shouldn't stop such a medication abruptly, as the FDA reports that it may cause a rebound effect, which could include elevated heart rate and blood pressure and...

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Weaning off of Diltiazem

I was prescribed Diltiazem for controlling a-fib and I've had no events for 7 months. Could I wean myself off of Diltiazem? ## No, please do not stop taking it, unless your doctor approves. Stopping could cause rebound symptoms, which may include more severe A-fib than you had, before, and there is a risk of it becoming dangerous, additionally, it may be the only thing keeping you from having more A-fib events. Ref: Diltiazem The FDA does want that Diltiazem may cause side effects, including nausea, dizziness, low blood pressure, and increased urination. Are you on any other medications?

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isosorbide mononitrate 10 mg terrible pain in my jaw mostly

I only started taking these under a week ago, the headaches I can deal with, but the pain in my jaw, ear and cheek I cannot, the pain is worse than trigeminal neuralgia i get occasionally It only does that on the morning tablet and I really dont think I can take anymore of them, this pain is driving me mad to the point of wanting to scream with the pain and discomfort. ## Please can anyone tell me this is normal? as it lasts about an hour or so, I have even taken paracetamols to try and ease it which I think it is helping. ## It was coming on the afternoon tablet aswell and couldnt handle the terrible pain in my jaw so I have stopped it, had a few angina pains because of stopping it quickly but The jaw pain has practically ended now thank god. I really cant take this medicine I too will...

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