Cartia xt and Osteopenia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Osteopenia is reported as a side effect among people who take Cartia xt (diltiazem hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Lisinopril, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Osteopenia when taking Cartia xt. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,079 people who have side effects when taking Cartia xt 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 Osteopenia?

Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal) is found to be associated with 1,443 drugs and 1,171 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Osteopenia.



On Jul, 19, 2026

6,079 people reported to have side effects when taking Cartia xt.
Among them, 14 people (0.23%) have Osteopenia.

Could Cartia xt cause Osteopenia?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Cartia xt when they have Osteopenia? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 33.33 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 66.67 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Osteopenia when taking Cartia xt? *

  • female: 61.54 %
  • male: 38.46 %

What is the age of people who have Osteopenia when taking Cartia xt? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 10 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 20 %
  • 60+: 70 %

What are other drugs people take besides Cartia xt? *

  1. Lisinopril: 7 people, 50.00%
  2. Lipitor: 4 people, 28.57%
  3. Coumadin: 4 people, 28.57%
  4. Plavix: 4 people, 28.57%
  5. Synthroid: 3 people, 21.43%
  6. Benzonatate: 3 people, 21.43%
  7. Digoxin: 3 people, 21.43%
  8. Folic Acid: 3 people, 21.43%
  9. Forteo: 3 people, 21.43%
  10. Fosamax: 3 people, 21.43%

What are other side effects people have besides Osteopenia? *

  1. Depression: 6 people, 42.86%
  2. Emotional Distress: 6 people, 42.86%
  3. Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 35.71%
  4. Joint Pain: 5 people, 35.71%
  5. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 35.71%
  6. Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 35.71%
  7. Aseptic Necrosis (the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply): 5 people, 35.71%
  8. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 4 people, 28.57%
  9. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 28.57%
  10. Bone Pain: 4 people, 28.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 28.57%
  2. Pain: 2 people, 14.29%
  3. Hiv Infection: 2 people, 14.29%
  4. High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 14.29%
  5. Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 1 person, 7.14%
  6. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 1 person, 7.14%
  7. Kidney Stones: 1 person, 7.14%
  8. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 7.14%
  9. Cardiac Failure Congestive: 1 person, 7.14%
  10. Breast Cancer: 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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

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 (the active ingredients of Cartia xt) and Cartia xt (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

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