Guest guest Posted February 2, 2003 Report Share Posted February 2, 2003 > anyone taking the brand name (not generic) cardizem cd capsules?-I take 240 > mg a day and they are blue capsules with a terrible plastic/chemical odor. Jerry, I can't speak to cardizem, but I wonder if some people are more sensitive to this smell. I muse about this because after seeing the new " portable " tomato soup container advertised, I bought one and arghh akk akk when I put it up to my mouth there was a horrendous chemical odor from the plastic cap that you're supposed to drink thru. If everyone smelled that, the product would never have gotten out the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2003 Report Share Posted February 2, 2003 Jerry, I took diltiazem and never noticed a smell. Just checked the bottle that I have left and no smell. Perhaps you can change to the diltiazem if the chemical smell is offensive. Merck Medco lists diltiazem HCL as the main ingredient of cardizem. Cheryl > anyone taking the brand name (not generic) cardizem cd capsules?-I take 240 <SNIP> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2003 Report Share Posted February 3, 2003 I read somewhere that some medications can cause changes in smell, cardizem was one of them. I know when I was still taking meds I had a really sensitive nose and could smell things that others could not. Now I don't take meds this does not happen. But it would still be worthwhile finding out because a plastic chemical smell that others cannot smell does not mean it is not there. Just that your smell is more sensitive. Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2003 Report Share Posted February 3, 2003 I spoke to the manufacturer today-they confirmed the cardizem cd odor is the coating used on the beads inside the capsule (the beads are what makes it extended release). They say the coating is called methachrylic acid polymer and that it is non oxic and " safe " - jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2003 Report Share Posted February 3, 2003 Jerry, I took diltiazem and never noticed a smell. Just checked the bottle that I have left and no smell. Perhaps you can change to the diltiazem if the chemical smell is offensive. Merck Medco lists diltiazem HCL as the main ingredient of cardizem. Cheryl I spoke to the manufacturer today-they confirmed the cardizem cd odor is the coating used on the beads inside the capsule (the beads are what makes it extended release). They say the coating is called methachrylic acid polymer and that it is non oxic and " safe " -Intrestingly the odor does not exist in the generic capsule version called diltiazem HCL- jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2003 Report Share Posted February 3, 2003 Hi Jerry, I am taking Diltiazem in tablet form, so I cannot help you with your question. But since both meds are calcium channel blockers, I am hoping you can help me with mine. I am trying to determine possible side effects coming from this med. Did you notice any negative reactions that could be blamed on Cardizem? / > anyone taking the brand name (not generic) cardizem cd capsules?-I take 240 > mg a day and they are blue capsules with a terrible plastic/chemical odor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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