Having To Go Without Cartia Xt (Top voted first)

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Can't afford to buy Cartia XT. I will be on meds for approximately 3 weeks before being able to purchase it again. What kind of problems could I end up having? I've been taking this medication since 2012 daily.

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Hello, Buck! How are you?

It could be dangerous, stopping suddenly and not replacing it with anything may result in rebound high blood pressure and elevated heart rate, which could lead to heart attack, stroke or heart failure, as reported by the FDA.

It would be better to contact your doctor and ask them if they can prescribe a cheaper alternative that you can take for a few weeks, or switch to permanently.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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I take Cartia XT 120mgs, but after breakfast my blood pressure drops, so I have to stop taking the medication, but I feel dizzy and lightheaded. Please advise.

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Has anyone just stopped using cartia xt after the doc telling you to? How did it make you feel? I've been on it for 6 months and my doc took me off completely. I've been nauseous pretty bad and feeling dizzy. Anyone else?

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Re: Vonda (# 3) Expand Referenced Message

How are you now? Any rebound heart rate. Have you gone on anything else?

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