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Diltiazem for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Cardizem, Cartia XT, Dilt-XR, Diltiazem Hydrochloride CD, Cardizem CD, Diltiazem Hydrochloride SR, Tiadylt ER, Tiazac, Matzim LA, Diltiazem Hydrochloride XR, Cardizem LA, Dilacor XR, Diltia XT, Diltzac Taztia XT …show all brand names

Diltiazem has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 63 reviews for the treatment of High Blood Pressure. 35% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 40% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Diltiazem

  • Ally
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 13, 2023

Dilt-XR (diltiazem) "So far it has been okay. I took it once before a shower with a Clonidine and a Glyburide, and that was a mistake. I should not have taken the Clonidine. Previous to starting the Dilt XR I was taking Clonidine and Glyburide before a warm shower because it helped keep my blood pressure and blood sugar in check. But taking them when I also had the Dilt XR made me feel like I was going to pass out. My mistake. Has anyone else noticed a foul taste in the capsule? In just the seconds it takes me to get my drink and swallow the pill I get a dead taste in my mouth. It’s terrible, and makes me worry about what the capsule is made from, or if it went bad."

7 / 10
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  • Marie...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • January 11, 2023

Cardizem CD (diltiazem) "I was on a beta blocker for high blood pressure. After chemo, I developed Right Ventricular Outflow Tachycardia. After heart ablation, they switched me to 240mg Cardizem ext rel. I have been on it since 2015. I was not overweight, in decent shape, 50ish. Went for a hike and my ankles swelled. The last few years on it I have developed lots of spider veins in my legs. It seems to work decently keeping my blood pressure down and heart arrhythmia in check but I am concerned with what this is doing to me long term. I would like to get off it."

6 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • January 5, 2009

Cardizem (diltiazem) "Excellent treatment for high blood pressure. Been taking for over 15 years with excellent results."

10 / 10
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  • Nancy
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 8, 2019

Cartia XT (diltiazem) "I could smell a strong odor when I opened the container. It is very off putting. I have taken it awhile and my stomach is always upset. I think it does not agree with me."

5 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 16, 2014

"Dropped the blood pressure from 150/110 to 90/60 in 4 days but the fatigue/constipation and just an unwell feeling has made me stop this medicine."

10 / 10
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  • Cassy...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 16, 2018

Cartia XT (diltiazem) "Not really sure if this drug is for me. My blood pressure is still not normal and neither is my heart rate. It more likely raises it. Also occasional skipped beat feeling."

3 / 10
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  • PeggieQ
  • February 14, 2010

"I just start 240 mg for high blood pressure/high heart rate. Although I felt fine, my legs and feet swelled up. Talk about major fluid retention!"

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  • IGy
  • September 9, 2009

"Leaves me feeling as if I am in a fog, very lightheaded and confused."

2 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 20, 2013

Cardizem (diltiazem) "I've been on it for 6 months and the constant diarrhea and nausea is getting to me. I need to call my doctor to find a alternative."

3 / 10
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  • Juano
  • March 25, 2021

"I tried for couple months, not for me I couldn’t handle all the side effects, nausea, double vision, extreme fatigue... I couldn’t wait for my cardiologist to remove it from my counter"

3 / 10
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  • Rudell
  • May 24, 2009

Cardizem (diltiazem) "I switched to Cardizem from Toprol-XL. Cardizem tires me for about 3 hours, then I'm good."

5 / 10
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  • Bob
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • March 2, 2019

Cartia XT (diltiazem) "Take 180 once in morning and same at night - works for BP and heart beat . It’s a two and one drug for me ."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 1, 2012

Diltiazem Hydrochloride CD (diltiazem) "My Dad takes this one. My whole family has problems with the horrible side effects of blood pressure medicines. My Dad is very picky and tolerates this one well. "

9 / 10
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  • scsbo
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 25, 2021

Dilt-XR (diltiazem) "It worked perfectly well for around two years but then it began giving me very severe side effects, GERD and right shoulder pain. Sadly, have to say goodbye to diltiazem."

9 / 10
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  • oldie...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • October 15, 2015

Cartia XT (diltiazem) "occasional dizziness but drug works"

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • October 1, 2008

"I've recently started it to lower excessive blood pressure. It does that. I feel more comfortable and relaxed too. However, it does bring on light headaches sometimes."

8 / 10
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  • Misin...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • August 20, 2021

"Tired and weak, hair loss, itching that's driving me crazy I'm sick and tired of the side effects that my Doctors didn't tell me about"

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  • Ju vega
  • May 6, 2021

"Worst medicine I have ever take. I deal with the side effects for 2 months without saying I never got my blood pressure to the normal level. I wonder why the doctor prescribed to me."

1 / 10
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  • Jtinc
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • May 27, 2020

Dilacor XR (diltiazem) "It took a few days but I really love this medication"

8 / 10
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  • thank...
  • September 9, 2009

Diltiazem Hydrochloride SR (diltiazem) "I have 7 kids and I'm only 28. I was on life support and when I came to I found out that my pressure had dropped. Now I'm on diltiazem 120mg once a day and it working great for me."

10 / 10
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  • tammi...
  • November 10, 2009

"This medication, diltiazem 24 hour release capsule, makes me feel very light as if I had sinus pain."

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33 Report
  • C squ...
  • November 7, 2016

"Have felt better especially when dosage increased to 180 mg pills once a day. They appear to give me a better appetite."

7 / 10
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