Cartia xt and Cinnamon drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Cartia xt (diltiazem hydrochloride) and Cinnamon (cassia cinnamon). Common drug interactions include renal failure among females and cardiac failure among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Cartia xt and Cinnamon. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cartia xt?

Cartia xt has active ingredients of diltiazem hydrochloride. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 6,414 Cartia xt users. Check the latest studies of Cartia xt.

What is Cinnamon?

Cinnamon has active ingredients of cassia cinnamon. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 4,110 Cinnamon users. Check the latest studies of Cinnamon.



On Jul, 17, 2026

15 people who take Cartia xt and Cinnamon together, and have interactions are studied.

Cartia xt and Cinnamon drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Cartia Xt and Cinnamon, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  2. Renal injury (kidney injury)
  3. Tubulointerstitial nephritis (a form of nephritis affecting the interstitium of the kidneys surrounding the tubules)
  4. Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)
  5. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  6. Ankle fracture
  7. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  8. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  9. Aspartate aminotransferase increased
  10. Asthenia (weakness)

male:

  1. Cardiac failure
  2. Cardiac failure congestive
  3. Chronic kidney disease
  4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe)
  5. Depression
  6. Left ventricular failure (left ventricle fails to contract forcefully)
  7. Liver disorder (liver diseases)
  8. Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)

What are the common drug interactions of Cartia Xt and Cinnamon, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Cardiac failure
  2. Cardiac failure congestive
  3. Left ventricular failure (left ventricle fails to contract forcefully)
  4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe)
  5. Death
  6. Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)

60+:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Dyspepsia (indigestion)
  3. Blood potassium decreased
  4. Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)
  5. Fall
  6. Femur fracture
  7. Gait disturbance
  8. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
  9. Heart rate increased
  10. Liver disorder (liver diseases)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 3 people, 20.00%
  2. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 20.00%
  3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 20.00%
  4. Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 13.33%
  5. Pain: 2 people, 13.33%
  6. Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 2 people, 13.33%
  7. Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 2 people, 13.33%
  8. Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 2 people, 13.33%
  9. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 2 people, 13.33%
  10. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 13.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diltiazem hydrochloride and cassia cinnamon (the active ingredients of Cartia xt and Cinnamon, respectively), and Cartia xt and Cinnamon (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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