Question 1

Is Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet a blood thinner?

Accepted Answer

No, Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet is not a blood thinner. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class of medicines. It is used to treat hypertension, arrhythmias and angina (chest pain caused by a reduction of oxygen to the heart muscle).

Question 2

Does Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet may cause weight gain but not in everybody. However, if you are gaining weight while taking Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet then consult your doctor or a nutritionist.

Question 3

Is it better to take Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet in the morning or at night?

Accepted Answer

It is recommended to take Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet at night and before meals. The dose will be decided by your doctor and should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor.

Question 4

Does Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet affect sleep?

Accepted Answer

Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet may cause sleeplessness which does not affect everyone. If this persists and worries you talk to your doctor.

Question 5

Who should not take Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet?

Accepted Answer

You should not take Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet if you are allergic to it, have an irregular or slow heartbeat, heart failure, and low blood pressure. It should not be given to children and women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.

Question 6

What are the symptoms of overdose of Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms of overdose of Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet include slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat, fainting, difficulty breathing and seizures. It may also cause dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting and increased sweating. Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical services in a nearby hospital.

Question 7

How long do I need to take Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet? Can I stop it on my own?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor will decide how long you need to take it. Do not stop it on your own or lower your dose. Suddenly stopping it may worsen angina or increase your blood pressure.

Question 8

What should I avoid while taking Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet?

Accepted Answer

You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet. Also, avoid driving and using heavy machinery if Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet causes dizziness and you experience a general feeling of being unwell. In addition to that, avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding while taking Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet.

Question 9

What are the serious side effects of Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet?

Accepted Answer

The serious side effects of Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet include severe allergic reaction, yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea and extreme tiredness. It may also cause unusual bleeding or bruising, lack of energy, loss of appetite and pain in the stomach. One may also experience flu-like symptoms and an increase in the frequency or severity of chest pain (angina). If you experience any such symptoms immediately contact your doctor and seek medical help.

Question 10

What is the use of Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet ?

Accepted Answer

Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet is used to treat mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also indicated in the management of chronic stable angina and angina due to coronary artery spasms.

Question 11

How does Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet work?

Accepted Answer

Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels in the heart, thereby reducing the raised blood pressure. Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet ‚ eases anginal chest pain by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels‚ and dilating the coronary arteries.

Question 12

Can I stop taking Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet on my own?

Accepted Answer

Please do not stop taking Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure leading to an increased risk of angina (chest pain), stroke and heart attack. Continue taking Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet .

Question 13

Does Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet cause swelling (fluid overload or oedema)?

Accepted Answer

Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet may cause swelling in the fingers, feet, and ankles. To prevent this, avoid sitting or standing for a long time, raise your legs while sitting down, reduce your intake of salt (sodium chloride) and exercise regularly to maintain good circulation.

Question 14

Does Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet cause photosensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet may increase the chance of skin sensitivity (photosensitivity). Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen whilst going out.

Question 15

Does Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet cause light-headedness?

Accepted Answer

Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet may cause light-headedness due to a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking; instead, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better.

Question 16

What lifestyle modification I should follow to control blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

You should take your medications regularly at the same time. In addition to that, changing lifestyle may also help to control blood pressure. These changes include eating a healthy diet, low in fat and salt, exercising at least half an hour every day, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing alcohol consumption, and quitting smoking habits.

Question 17

What complications occur if high blood pressure is not under control?

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled high blood pressure may lead to serious complications in several body parts. It causes kidney damage, heart failure, bleeding in the brain and eyes.

Question 18

Is Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet a blood thinner?

Accepted Answer

No, Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet is not a blood thinner. It belongs to the class of medicines called calcium channel blocker. It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) and angina (chest pain caused by a reduction of oxygen to the heart muscle).

Question 19

Does Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet may cause weight gain but not everyone taking Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet will experience this. However, consult your doctor or a nutritionist, if you are gaining weight while taking Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet .

Question 20

Is it better to take Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet in the morning or at night?

Accepted Answer

It is recommended to take Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet before meals and at night. Your doctor will decide the dose and should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor.

Question 21

Does Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet affect sleep?

Accepted Answer

Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet may cause sleeplessness but does not affect everyone taking it. If this condition persists or worsens, discuss with your doctor.

Question 22

Who should not take Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet ?

Accepted Answer

You should avoid taking Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet if you are allergic to it, have heart failure, an irregular or slow heartbeat, and low blood pressure. Also, it is not recommended for children and women who are pregnant or planning to conceive.

Question 23

What are the symptoms of overdose of Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet ?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms of Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet overdose include slow/fast/irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing, fainting, and seizures (fits). It may also cause nausea, vomiting, confusion, dizziness and increased sweating. In case of overdose, contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical services in a nearby hospital.

Question 24

How long do I need to take Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet ? Can I stop it on my own?

Accepted Answer

You should take Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet for as long as it is advised by your doctor. Do not stop it on your own or reduce your dose. Discontinuing Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet suddenly may increase your blood pressure or worsen angina.

Question 25

What should I avoid while taking Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet ?

Accepted Answer

You should avoid alcohol consumption while taking Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet . Also, avoid driving and operating heavy machinery if you feel dizzy and unwell after taking Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet . Additionally, avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding while taking Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet .

Question 26

What are the serious side effects of Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet ?

Accepted Answer

The serious side effects of Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet include yellowing of the skin or eyes, severe allergic reaction, nausea and extreme tiredness. It may also cause unusual bleeding or bruising, loss of appetite and stomach pain. One may also experience an increase in the frequency or severity of chest pain (angina) and flu-like symptoms. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

Question 27

Can I stop taking Dilcontin Xl Tablet if I start feeling better, and my symptoms are gone?

Accepted Answer

No, do not stop taking the medicine suddenly, as it may worsen your condition of hypertension. Instead, you should consult the doctor and he/she may adjust your dose as per your needs.

Question 28

What lifestyle modification I should follow to control blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

You should take medicine regularly at the same time. In addition to that, making lifestyle changes may also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a healthy diet, low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes every day, reducing alcohol consumption, and taking a pause on smoking habits.

Question 29

What complications if high blood pressure is not under control?

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled high blood pressure may cause serious complications in several body parts. It causes heart failure, kidney damage, bleeding in the brain and eyes.

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