Cardizem SR (diltiazem) is a vasodilator used to treat hypertension and angina. Less commonly patients may buy Cardizem SR to treat heart arrhythmia, migraines, and anal fissures. The SR in this product stands for sustained release, an all-day formula that slowly releases the medication.

Cardizem SR works by relaxing the smooth muscle of arterial walls, which increases their diameter and allows blood to flow with less restriction. The medication also encourages the heart to beat more slowly and with less strength in each heartbeat. Together, widened blood vessels and slower heartbeats significantly lower blood pressure and reduce the likelihood of angina. Patients buy Cardizem SR for similar reasons in certain kinds of arrhythmias. The exact mechanism by which the medication works in migraines and anal fissures are unclear.

Managing Blood Pressure & Angina with Cardizem SR

Cardizem SR comes in tablets or capsules, both of which should be swallowed whole and not be crushed, chewed, dissolved, or otherwise damaged; doing so will interfere with the medication's SR benefit, at best rendering it useless and at worst delivering too much of the medication at once to the body.

Tablets or capsules may be taken with or without food according to doctor instructions.

Dosage will vary to some extent depending on the condition being treated, other conditions present, other medications being taken, and so forth. Otherwise healthy adults who buy Cardizem SR for angina, hypertension, or, sometimes, heart arrhythmias:

• Start with 120 to 180 mg once per day.
• After 14 days, dosage may be increased by up to 180 mg, up to 360 mg per day.
• Dosage may again be increased, after 14 days, to a maximum of 480 mg per day.

Patients suffering heart arrhythmias may be given alternate instructions, likewise those using Cardizem SR for migraines are anal fissures.

In hypertension, Cardizem SR should be producing full benefit in 14 days. Use may continue for as long as the medication provides benefit, but be aware that other medications can influence Cardizem SR; adjustments may be necessary when other medications are added, removed, or modified.

In treating angina, it's most important to be aware that Cardizem SR reduces the frequency and duration of angina attacks, but does not necessarily stop them altogether and will do nothing to address chest pain currently being experienced. For this reason a doctor may prescribe other medications to alleviate acute chest pain.

Warnings & Side Effects

Incidence of side effects while taking Cardizem SR is comparable to those experienced by patients taking placebo. Less than 3% of patients taking Cardizem SR reported:

• Edema
• Headache
• Nausea
• Rash
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Fatigue

The above symptoms are not cause for concern unless severe enough to be disruptive.

Cardizem SR lowers blood pressure; as such, patients may experience side effects mimicking that of low blood pressure, even though the blood pressure dropped from too-high to normal. Patients should be alert for the warning signs and be prepared to deal with them:

• Lightheadedness
• Severe nausea
• Clammy skin
• Blurry vision
• Depression
• Severe fatigue
• Severe Dizziness
• Loss of consciousness

The above can often be managed with a bit of care; getting up from a resting position slowly, reducing emotional stress, and so forth can help. If the side effects are simply from a change in blood pressure they should stop occurring after a few days. If modifying behavior doesn't work, readings say blood pressure is too high or low, or if severe consequences like loss of consciousness are experienced, emergency medical attention should be sought.

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