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What prescription drug can replace Norvasc and Cartia with low incidence of side effects. I already take Lisiniprol and Atenolol. ## Dr. just replaced novasc & lipitor with cadulet 10mg/20mg. He said this one pill will work better than those two pills. I'm also trying to find out side effects. ## Caduet is a combination medication that contains Amlodipine, which is used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions, with Atorvastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol. Learn more Caduet details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. As to medications to replace others, it is usually best to discuss such things with your doctor, because there's really no way to say that any particular medication may cause you less side e...

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anti angina agent ## This was just prescribed today for my husband for High blood pressure 140/90 ## Imdur contains the active ingredient Isosorbide Mononitrate, it is mainly used to treat angina, but can also lower blood pressure since it works by dilating blood vessels. Side effects may include nausea, headache, sleep disturbances and hypotension. You can learn more Imdur details here. Are there any comments or questions? Is there anything I can help with?

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what are the side effects and can be used life long ## I am Diabetec Mellitus type 2 and taking 1 tablet daily of Tribt-1 and my sugar level is under control. Now I had suffered chest pain and underwent Coronery Angiography on 5.5.2013 and primary PTCA +Two Stent to LAD/LCx in the same siting. Now I have been advised to take Glimer (Glimpride) Tab 1 mg. Advice lease

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oval,light pink. helps heart to use o2 more effiecently. What are the side effects? ## HOW TO STOP GETTING OLDER,MENTLY & fittnesswise ? Will some one will help ? ## I am taking Renaxa twice a day My angina at times is being controlled and at times it is quite severe. Is increasing the dosage a consideration. I had reduced to one tablet daily due to tiredness and dizzy episodes ## Ranexa is used to treat angina and its side effects may include nausea, dry mouth, dizziness and weakness. Learn more Ranexa details here. In regards to the post made by Jim, I can't provide an answer without knowing what dosage he was on. Thus, I hope he consulted his doctor for an answer. And as to Tariq, everyone ages, there is nothing you can do to change it. You can keep yourself as active and hea...

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Why would i react with nausea, swelling, rash to 30 mg Nifidical xl when only swelling was a reaction with 90 mg nifidipine Er? ## There is a chance that you reacted to one of the inactive ingredients, or it may not have been related to the medication, at all. Learn more Nifedipine details here. Have you consulted your doctor about it? Have you had any other symptoms, such as problems breathing, especially when laying down at night?

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Is the diltiazam (Inwood) 180mg SA capsule a 24 hour time release medicine? ## From the information you've listed and from what I am finding online, it doesn't appear to be time released. Time released medications should have a marking that denotes them as such, something like ER, CR, or XR. However, I can double check for you if you can post back with the markings on the tablet. It seems that Inwood manufactures several, so I can't be completely certain of which one this is, without knowing the imprint to look it up. How often do you take it? ## DILTIAZEM INWOOD 180MG SA CAP IS THIS A TIME RELEASE PILL I TAKE ONE A DAY ## I have been on Diltazem 360 XT by Inman for years. My pharmacy said that Inman no longer makes it and switched me to Taztia XT. Are they the same?...becau...

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Is Diltiazem ER from Inwood the same as Diltiazem CD from Teva? ## Yes, Inwood and Teva are just different manufacturers, but the medication is the same, both the ER and the CD just designate it as being a time released formulation. There have actually been several recent articles about this, because there are so many being used now that all mean the same thing, that it's become rather confusing for the average consumer. Learn more Diltiazem details here. I really think there should just be one used universally, so everyone understands it. Are there any other questions or comments I can help with? ## Thank you Verwon, my mother will appreciate the answer since her provider sent this different kind in the mail. She was concerned it might not be the same thing as she has been taking. ...

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I have been taking isorb mono 30mg for approx 8 days. The biggest side effect is headaches. My question is: What is the result supposed to be to the patient for taking this rx? ## Based on my research, Isosorbide mononitrate is used in the treatment of heart failure, angina pectoris prophylaxis (chest pain), and esophageal spasm. It works by relaxing the blood vessels to the heart, so the blood and oxygen supply to the heart is increased. More details on this medication can be found by visiting the page below: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682348.html I hope this info helps to answer your question!

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i have done stent after angiography for 90 % blocked. doctor perscribed nitrocortin 6.4 along with others medicines from last 15 days. now i am feeling low vision. what to do ? ## Nitrocontin contains the active ingredient Nitroglycerin and it doesn't usually cause blurred vision or other vision problems. However, it can cause low blood pressure, which could result in vision problems, but that should only be for the period of time that you are experiencing it. Most people that use this medication are told to lay down for 15 minutes or so, after taking it, to reduce the problems that this can cause. Other cardiac or blood pressure medications can cause the same types of symptoms. What else are you taking? ## How often can you take nitrocontin safely and what are side effects that I s...

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It is a large oval shaped pill with a large b on one side and on the other is has the number 360 i found this in my little brothers stuff and i just dont want him getting into trouble ## Hi Lindsay, The pill in description is Cardizem LA (360 mg), also known by the generic name of Diltiazem. It is used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia. It is also an effective preventive medication for migraine. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Cardizem Details I hope this helps! Please post back if you need further assistance. ## Ok well i also found it along with a razor i think he is snorting it is this bad?

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We take diltiazem cd in 240mg and 180mg. At this time we are unable to fill our prescriptions. The local pharmacies do not have prescripts in store and say their distributors do not have any stock and have no date when they may have some. Is there some problem with this med or do we need to change to something else? ## According to the FDA's webpage there aren't any current drug shortages of Diltiazem. I also don't think your doctor would write you a script for something that he didn't think could be filled. So I would imagine it's probably just those local pharmacies who haven't had a need to keep it in stock for a while. Have you tried contacting any pharmacies outside of your general area to see if anyone carries it? If it's of any help to your search, lis...

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I have a small round white pill with the letter M and the number 23 listed on one side of the pill. What is it? ## This pill your describing is Diltiazem hydrochloride 30 MG name brand of this medication is Atenolol and its a Heart medication, used to prevent heart attacks, chest pain, and hypertension ## small white round pill with nothing on one side and ww on top, a line, then 41 on the other. ## The identification provided for the tablet with the M 23 marking is correct. Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, headache, hypotension and low heart rate. Learn more Diltiazem details here. The tablet with the WW 41 marking contains 0.25mgs of Digoxin, it is most commonly used to treat conditions such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutt...

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I underwent CABG, heart bypass surgery. It has been two months I had surgery. I visited one doctor who advised instead of CARCA-3.125mg I should take Nikoran 5mg. Kindly comment . ## i had CABG - heart bypass surgery before 10 years my doctor has advised to take CARCA 6. and also Nikoran 20Mg (one time) Kindly comment is it good to take ?

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which compony has this brand name for nicorandil ## Nicoran 5 is the band name of nicorandil-5mg marketed by Torrent pharmaxceuticals ,India ## I Used To Take Nicoran5 Tab Once In The Morning And Another At Night If Forget to takeTablet Then What Harm Can Be Caused?

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My wife has been taking "isosorb mono er 30mg tab wes" for a couple years. The pharmacy changed the tab to "Isosorb Mono Er 30mg Tab tor". The tablets have a different appearance. Are there any concerns we should have changing to this new tablet? ## No, all that shows is that they have been manufactured by a different company, but it is the same medication, in the same dosage. The new ones with the tor have been manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals. Learn more Isosorbide Mononitrate details here. Are there any other questions?

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hi i my self vivian, having irregular chest pain on left side and irregular heaart beat. aged 27. ## I am high B.P.patient,My B.P.is 120/80 after taking medician but last few days i am suffering irregular minor pain on left side chest.but no , brathing difficulties, no heavness , neack pain etc. please advice ## In regards to both of you, if you are having such symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately. There is a chance that they aren't anything serious, but there is a possibility that they signal a dangerous health condition. Learn more chest pain details here. While there are people on this site that are happy to help, if we can, we can only provide you with information. We are unable to diagnose you, prescribe medications, or give you life saving assistance in case of an eme...

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I have been taking Ranozex for angina for 15 days now and I recently started experiencing dizziness. Could this be a side effect of Ranozex? ## Ranozex contains the active ingredient Ranolazine and yes, it may cause dizziness as a side effect. Have things improved any? It can take 4 to 6 weeks for your body to adjust to a medication and for such side effects to wear off.

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I am aged 55 years & b.p is 130/90. shall I take repace 25 once in a day? I am taking thyroxine 100mg tablet daily morning.I am diabetic using glysiphase 1g + galvus 50mg twice daily. I took c.t scan heart & noticed block in LAD. Doctor suggested clavix75mg, Atorva 10mg each 1/day, sorbitrate 5mg for emergency to keep in pocket. plz suggest Vital Health SynArginine+ Cardio Support Capsules really improve our health?

Is Diltiazem 24hr ER 180 mg Cap The exactt same drug as Dilt-XR 180mg Cps ## Yes, the Dilt-XR is just a name brand for Diltiazem, which is a calcium channel blocker that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## What is the difference between the "ER" and the "CD" pills? With our insurance the CD is pier one and the ER is pier 3 of which we will have to pay. Is there any reason we cannot ask his doctor to prescribe the "CD" in diltiazem 180mg cap myla? He is a non HL patient. And so far has showed no cardiac damaged from any of the chemo drugs he has taken...

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My Dr. put me on 30mg of isosorb mono er after a heart cath for angina. I developed a headache every day and my angina got worse each day. By the third day the angina was worse than before the cath. I extended the hours between doses til I went off completely and went back to taking l-argine from pantisin. Angina is all gone ## Hi Judith, Based on my research, the side effects of Isosorbide Mononitrate include but are not limited to: abnormal heart sound, heart murmur, headache, chest pain or discomfort, and chest tightness or heaviness. These side effects relate to symptoms of angina so it is very possible that you had a reaction to this medication. I would definitely speak with your doctor about the problems you are having so that he can help you come up with a solution. Learn More: I...

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