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Generic: diltiazem View All Brands Diltiazem Hydrochloride, Cardizem LA, Diltiazem Hydrochloride SR, Diltia XT, Cartia XT, Diltiazem Hydrochloride CD, Cardizem SR, Cardizem CD, Dilacor XR, Cardizem A calcium channel blocker - It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following: cisapride hawthorn pimozide ranolazine red yeast rice This medicine may also interact with the following medications: buspirone carbamazepine cimetidine cyclosporine digoxin local anesthetics or general anesthetics lovastatin medicines for anxiety or difficulty sleeping like midazolam and triazolam medicines for high blood pressure or heart problems quinidine rifampin, rifabutin, or rifapentine This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Check your blood pressure and pulse rate regularly. Ask your doctor or health care professional what your blood pressure and pulse rate should be and when you should contact him or her. You may feel dizzy or lightheaded. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can make you more dizzy or increase flushing and rapid heartbeats. Avoid alcoholic drinks. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue confusion, mental depression feeling faint or lightheaded, falls pinpoint red spots on the skin redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth slow, irregular heartbeat swelling of the ankles, feet unusual bleeding or bruising Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): change in sex drive or performance constipation or diarrhea flushing of the face headache nausea, vomiting tired or weak trouble sleeping This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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