Dilacor (Cont.)

When and How to Take Dilacor XR

Some general considerations for when and how to take Dilacor XR include:
 
  • Dilacor XR comes in the form of a capsule and is taken by mouth once a day.
     
  • Dilacor XR should be taken on an empty stomach.
     
  • Dilacor XR capsules are extended release and should not be broken, chewed, or crushed. Be sure to swallow them whole.
     
  • Dilacor XR should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level of the drug in your blood.
     
  • For Dilacor XR to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Dilacor XR will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Dilacor XR Dosing

The dose of Dilacor XR your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The medical condition being treated
  • Other medical conditions you have
  • Other medications you are currently taking.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your Dilacor XR dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Diltiazem Dosage for more information about dosing for Dilacor XR.)
 

Side Effects of Dilacor XR

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Dilacor XR. However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. When side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of Dilacor XR include, but are not limited to:
 
  • An irritated or runny nose
  • A sore throat
  • Constipation
  • Coughing
  • Flu-like symptoms (such as fever and chills)
  • Swelling or water retention, especially in the hands, feet, or lower legs
  • Muscle pain
  • Back pain
  • Nausea.
     
(Click Diltiazem Side Effects to learn about specific side effects of Dilacor XR, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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