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Asthenia 2
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Joint swelling 2
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Cartia Side Effects Report #5211963-9
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported Cartia side effect on Jan 10, 2007. Male patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with surgery What is  surgery and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deafness unilateral, dizziness What is  dizziness, nausea What is  nausea, tinnitus What is  tinnitus. Cartia dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5230324-X
Cartia side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Jan 30, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with stent placement and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deafness, tinnitus What is  tinnitus, vertigo. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, ASTRIX. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5235705-6
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported Cartia side effect on Feb 05, 2007. Male patient, 18 years of age, was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deafness unilateral, dizziness What is  dizziness, eating disorder What is  eating disorder, nausea What is  nausea, paralysis What is  paralysis, tinnitus What is  tinnitus. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN W, PANADOL, TRAMADOL. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5238562-7
Cartia side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Feb 08, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with stent placement, blood pressure What is  blood pressure, heart rate and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deafness, tinnitus What is  tinnitus, vertigo. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, ASTRIX, INDAPAMIDE, DIAMICRON, AVAPRO, LIPEX, XALATAN. Patient recovered.




Cartia Side Effects Report #5240472-6
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported Cartia side effect on Feb 08, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with stent placement, blood pressure What is  blood pressure, heart rate, glaucoma What is  glaucoma and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deafness, tinnitus What is  tinnitus, vertigo. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, ASTRIX, INDAPAMIDE, DIAMICRON, AVAPRO, LIPEX, XALATAN. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5267214-2
Cartia side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, 32 years of age, was diagnosed with pregnancy What is  pregnancy and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abortion spontaneous, haemorrhage, ill-defined disorder. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5275657-6
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported Cartia side effect on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, 32 years of age, was diagnosed with pregnancy What is  pregnancy and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abortion spontaneous, haemorrhage, ill-defined disorder. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5293571-7
Cartia side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Mar 29, 2007. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, thyroid disorder and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diverticulum, haematochezia. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVAPRO, PRAVACHOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5310132-1
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported Cartia side effect on Apr 17, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: heart rate irregular, palpitations. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NOTEN, TRITACE, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Cartia Side Effects Report #5314689-6
Cartia side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Apr 24, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: heart rate irregular, palpitations. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NOTEN, TRITACE, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5318941-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Cartia side effect on May 03, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, stomach discomfort. Cartia dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5350789-2
Cartia side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with atrial tachycardia and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain What is  back pain, chest pain What is  chest pain, dry eye, erosive oesophagitis, gastritis erosive, skin exfoliation, stevens-johnson syndrome, tracheal pain, troponin increased. Cartia dosage: 180MG ONCE A DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5357243-2
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported Cartia side effect on June 06, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with thrombosis prophylaxis and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemorrhage. Cartia dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5478320-1
Cartia side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Sept 27, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abortion spontaneous. Cartia dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.




Cartia Side Effects Report #5493251-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Cartia side effect on Oct 22, 2007. Male patient, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: joint swelling, oedema. Cartia dosage: 300MG 1X DAILY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SINGULAIR, ASPIRIN, WARFARIN. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5541886-7
Cartia side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Nov 30, 2007. Female patient, 79 years of age, was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, liver function test abnormal, malaise, nausea What is  nausea, weight decreased. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MICARDIS, DUATROL, ZOCOR, ZOTON, CALTRATE PLUS, GLUCOSAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, NORSPAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5543342-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Cartia side effect on Nov 27, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with heart rate irregular, hypertension and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adrenal mass, catheterisation cardiac, colitis ischaemic, gastrointestinal disorder, hot flush, hyperhidrosis, postoperative thrombosis. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARTIA XT, SPIRIVA, ADVAIR, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5709045-2
Cartia side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 16, 2008. Female patient, weighting 206.0 lb, was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pruritus. Cartia dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5757921-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Cartia side effect on June 02, 2008. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acne What is  acne, lip pain, lip swelling, oedema, rash erythematous. Cartia dosage: 120MG ONCE DAILY PO. Patient recovered.




Cartia Side Effects Report #5782199-8
Cartia side effect was reported by a Physician from ISRAEL on June 19, 2008. Male patient, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with colon cancer and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: renal failure, staphylococcal infection What is  staphylococcal infection. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM, NORMITEN, FLUOROURACIL, LIPITOR, OXALIPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/27/2007.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5812457-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Cartia side effect on July 15, 2008. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, palpitations and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lip swelling. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARTIA XT. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5851779-3
Cartia side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2008. Female patient, child 2 years of age, was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: no adverse event. Cartia dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5888925-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported Cartia side effect on Sept 16, 2008. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 206.0 lb, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation What is  atrial fibrillation and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: urticaria. Cartia dosage: 300 MG. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #5963894-4
Cartia side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 21, 2008. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 308.6 lb, was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, dystonia What is  dystonia, nervousness, restless legs syndrome. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CELEXA. Patient recovered.




Cartia Side Effects Report #6093637-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported Cartia side effect on Feb 19, 2009. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Cartia. Cartia dosage: 240 MG, DAILY. Patient died on 01/01/2009.



Cartia Side Effects Report #6112346-X
Cartia side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 11, 2009. Male patient, 82 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: eating disorder What is  eating disorder, hypoaesthesia, hypoaesthesia oral, joint swelling, lip dry, muscle spasms, speech disorder. Cartia dosage: 180 MG. 2 X DAY ORAL. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #6132708-4
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Cartia side effect on Mar 24, 2009. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: heart rate increased, heart rate irregular, palpitations, product quality issue. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM, TIAZAC, VERAPAMIL, NORVASC, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #4596405-9
Cartia side effect was reported by a Physician from on Feb 24, 2005. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, cardiomyopathy What is  cardiomyopathy and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ankle fracture, cardiac failure congestive, chronic obstructive airways disease exacerbated, condition aggravated, confusional state, pulmonary hypertension What is  pulmonary hypertension, spinal compression fracture, urinary tract infection What is  urinary tract infection. Cartia dosage: 300 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL TARTRATE, ALBUTEROL, ENTERIC ASPIRIN, CALCIUM, CARBAMAZEPINE, DIGOXIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #4596232-2
Consumer or non-health professional from reported Cartia side effect on Feb 24, 2005. Female patient was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deafness, tinnitus What is  tinnitus. Cartia dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.




Cartia Side Effects Report #4706381-3
Cartia side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 08, 2005. Female patient, 86 years of age, weighting 137.0 lb, was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, tachycardia. Cartia dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #4680993-8
Consumer or non-health professional from reported Cartia side effect on Apr 05, 2005. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aphonia, dehydration, erythema, feeling abnormal, heart rate increased, pain What is  pain, pancreatic disorder, pyrexia, rash macular. Cartia dosage: 180MG PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #4689264-7
Cartia side effect was reported by a Physician from on Mar 10, 2005. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with spinal column stenosis, osteoarthritis What is  osteoarthritis and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adverse event, coronary artery disease What is  coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, LORAZEPAM, VIAGRA, TOPROL, LEVITRA, VIOXX. Patient died on 03/23/2004.



Cartia Side Effects Report #4696283-3
Physician from reported Cartia side effect on June 01, 2005. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal mass, alanine aminotransferase increased, aphonia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, bradycardia, cholelithiasis, dehydration, discomfort, electrocardiogram poor r-wave progression. Cartia dosage: 180MG PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM IMMEDIATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #4764715-8
Cartia side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 10, 2005. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with spinal column stenosis, osteoarthritis What is  osteoarthritis and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adverse event, arteriosclerosis, conjunctivitis, hypertension, myocardial infarction, sinusitis What is  sinusitis. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, LORAZEPAM, VIAGRA, TOPROL, LEVITRA, VIOXX. Patient died on 03/23/2004.




Cartia Side Effects Report #4769902-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported Cartia side effect on June 01, 2005. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aphonia, chills, cholelithiasis, dehydration, erythema multiforme, feeling abnormal, hydronephrosis, inguinal hernia, pain What is  pain. Cartia dosage: 180MG PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #4772060-X
Cartia side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 19, 2005. Female patient, 42 years of age, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with inflammation and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebrovascular accident, depression What is  depression, headache What is  headache, hypoaesthesia, injury, pain in extremity, post-traumatic stress disorder What is  post-traumatic stress disorder. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, VIOXX, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, VIVELLE, WELLBUTRIN, ZOLOFT. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #4886222-4
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported Cartia side effect on Jan 10, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, dizziness What is  dizziness, feeling abnormal, hypoaesthesia, malaise, nausea What is  nausea, sensory disturbance, tremor, visual acuity reduced. Cartia dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #4893669-9
Cartia side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Jan 10, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, dizziness What is  dizziness, feeling abnormal, hypoaesthesia, malaise, nausea What is  nausea, paraesthesia, tremor, visual acuity reduced. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIAZEPAM, TEMAZEPAM. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #4947945-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Cartia side effect on Mar 01, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: constipation What is  constipation, dizziness What is  dizziness, dry eye, dry mouth, migraine with aura, tremor. Cartia dosage: 180 MG QDAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with CARTIA XT. Patient recovered.




Cartia Side Effects Report #4951673-6
Cartia side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NEW ZEALAND on Mar 13, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebrovascular accident. Cartia dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACCUPRIL. Patient recovered.



Cartia Side Effects Report #4999381-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported Cartia side effect on May 10, 2006. Female patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Cartia. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nausea What is  nausea. Cartia dosage: 480 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.





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