Diltiazem User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Paul
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 22, 2016

Cardizem (diltiazem) for Atrial Flutter "after Beta Blockers failed to work, and made me gain 20 lbs in 90 days. Dr then tried Verapamil , While that did work better not 100%. After a 6 months , Then became allergic to it. Rare side effect. Then Dr put me on Cartia XT, after a day or 2 , I felt alot better. Cartia XT is really is controlling my PVCs from Left Vertical, 8 months going now and no side effects yet. Works better than Verapamil for me."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2018

"I started diltiazem 180mg a day a couple of weeks ago to treat inappropriate sinus tachycardia. On the first few days I noticed that when I stopped walking (even across the house) I would feel extremely dizzy. I also developed a weird numb tingly feeling in my extremities. Although these particular side effects have worn off within a few days, I continue to have other quite concerning side effects. I have noticed that I'm having significant difficulty getting to sleep as well as really strange, extremely vivid dreams when I do sleep. I have also become a ranting, raging mess. I also seem to be having very extreme mood swings, which are far more noticeable than my normal mood changes. These particular side effects are indeed becoming progressively worse as the days go by and although my heart rate has stabilised, I'm pretty certain that the benefits in this case aren't outweighing the risks."

• Buffa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 7, 2022

Cartia XT (diltiazem) for High Blood Pressure "Been on Cartia XT for a year, lowered my heart rate but not my blood pressure. Started getting heart palpitations so cardiologist put me on a halter monitor for five days. Took me off Cartia and put me on Amlodopine. Heart rate back in normal range, no more palpitations and better than normal BP."

• wyano
• June 29, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "I take 180mg. Once a day. It is a wonder drug. It helped lower my blood pressure but it also helps with my headaches. When I feel a migraine coming my doctor gave me 120mg for the migranes and I lay down for an hour or two and my migraine is gone."

• Anonymous
• November 21, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "This medication when dispensed as Cartia was very effective. Recently, my pharmacy started substituting from other sources. (I guess they are saving a 10th of a cent per pill) and I am having negative reactions. Facial swelling, itching and rash on face and neck. I have stopped using the medicine. "

• MsXLa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 2, 2017

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "Was on Atenolol 25mg, once a day, had bad leg cramping, some dizziness, it wasn't helping my palpitations then Cardiologist switched me to Bystolic 5mg I had again dizziness, vivid dreams and feeling fuzzy. Started Diltiazem 30mg 3 times a day as needed and I started with one a day and palpitations and accelerated heart are controlled, I only experienced fatigue, shortness of breath and sometimes nightmares but has helped me feel better though..."

• Wahmse
• November 15, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "Worked to convert afib than dropped blood pressure too low. Doc adjusted med but I had the worse headaches everyday just in the week I was on it. I had to lay down due to headache and very tired feeling each day. Looks like it works for many who have posted. Trying metoprolol. See it has a less favorable review but my hubby has taken it for years with no side effects. Hoping for a great outcome."

• Grand...
• December 30, 2010

For Atrial Flutter "My cardiologist started me on this medicine, 60 mg 2 x a day. Everytime I took a dosage, I ended up with a severe pain across my back. When I stopped taking the medication, within 24 hours the pain went away. It reminded me of the same kind of pain one gets with a kidney infection. So I quit taking the medicine."

• allel
• September 4, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "After my cardiologist tried me on many different combinations of Blood Pressure medications over a period of 3 years, Diltiazem worked perfectly. I'm on the maximum dosage allowed, but take it twice a day in different dosages. With Hyzaar 100/12.5 at breakfast, I take 240 mg of Diltiazem. With dinner, I take 300 mg of Diltiazem. I have had no side effects that I'm aware of. Incidentally, when I was put on Diltiazem, I was taken off Toprol XL and I felt so much better after Toprol was out of my system. I had no idea it was affecting me adversely until I was off it. I saw on the review of Toprol that for as many people who said they tolerated it well, there were an equal amount of others who had bad reactions to it."

• amscott
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2015

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I just started on 120mg ER Diltiazem once daily. I am 45 male, 6'3" 210 lbs, with SVT history. I past been on Metropolol, Atenlol and Bystolic. I had horrible side effects with Beta Blockers. Doc switched me to Diltiazem because he said less side effects. My SVT results in 1-3 second arrythmias and then they stop. I havent been experiencing the SVT in quite some time but my chief complaint is the sinus HeartRate. My resting heartrate on BB was 75bbm. I weaned off BB and for 2 days was medicine free but my resting HR was 90 which quickly shot up when I did anything. I did feel alot better for those 2 days but I went back on 2.5mg Bystolic until I saw Doctor. Day 3 on Diltiazem and resting HR 85/90. Feel better but doesnt seem to slow HR down"

• Helpf...
• November 27, 2020

Diltiazem Hydrochloride XR (diltiazem) for High Blood Pressure "My mother was in and out of the ER for high BP. The situation was a nightmare. She was on Diovon and that gave her kidney stones 5x until they figured out it was her medication. The gave her Allopurinol. This is a horrible drug and used for gout and stops kidney stones from forming. Oh, did I mention the aspirin for 10 years that gave her ulcers. As a result, of the Allopurinol we now have Acid Reflux. Please be aware that acid reflux will effect you BP! They gave her so many over the counter and prescription antacids that did not work. She is taking liquid form of Maalox 15 min before eating and bedtime. Oh what a relief! The BP came down and and she now stable. Please watch for BP meds with water pills as kidney stones can form. Check to see if you really need aspirin everyday, and stay away from Allopurinol unless you have gout and need it. I think preventative drugs sometimes do more harm than good. We are trying to figure out if she should stay on avapro or diltiazem"

• StopA...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 8, 2022

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have permanent AFib, with, no episodes of extremely high pulse rates. I have taken Diltiazem for years, and now take 120 nightly. Doctors have approved dosage declines in the past, to counteract a too-low pulse rate (40 bpm). My pulse rate is now 50-70 bpm. What's troubling is that I will come back from a walk, breathless, and my pulse will be in the usual range ("

• Sue
• June 13, 2020

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "Diltiazem ER worked great for PVCs. I learned quickly that it requires a good bowel regimen. It resolved the constipation and bloating. Ask your doctor what the best regimen is for you. I need to use more than the normal Senna dose."

• Nicho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 6, 2022

For Atrial Fibrillation "Had my first bout of AFib at 26 year old had Cardizem IV drip for about 24 hours and went back into rhythm. Got prescribed toporol and didn't like it. So sluggish and tired. 2nd attack was 33 year old. Was near 200bpm pretty scary! Same Cardizem drip and several shots of toporol. New cardiologist prescribed diltalizem xr 240 and man I love this drug. Zero side effects and the best BP and resting HR I’ve had in years. I can’t speak highly enough. Substantially improved my quality of life."

• Meema
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 24, 2022

For Raynaud's Syndrome "Disastrous. 2 hours after first dose BP bottomed out and heart rate soared at times to over 150; was used to replace metoprolol. Extremely dizzy and slightly short of breath. Never again. Felt totally awful."

• FTCNYC
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2015

For Atrial Fibrillation "Atrial fibrillation due to chemotherapy. After lisinopril - metroprol and losartan I started on this - AND I LOVED IT - dizzy at first but it worked itself out after few days - heart rate was way to low at first but resolved itself - just as it all worked out and I went for my first bike ride I developed a rash - stomach - back - neck - legs then buttocks so on day 4 I'm stopping. Bummer."

• Saman...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2021

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I have only been taking this medication for like a week. I can't take time release, so I was given 2 60mg pills. It SEEMS to be making it much worse. Now instead of a few premature heartbeats a week...I am getting fluttering that lasts for 20 minutes any time I try to do ANYTHING physical at all. Even lifting a grocery bag, walking anything. Is that normal?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 16, 2021

For Atrial Fibrillation "I've been on Dilt-XR for 7 years. Works for me. Then my medical insurance switched manufacturers. Same drug different manufacturers. I immediately had side effects. Face flushing, Fatigue, strange dreams. Headaches. Immediately called pharmacy..Pharmacy switched Dilt-XR back to original manufacturer and my side effects went away. 10/15/21"

• Deepv...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 22, 2019

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I am 33 year old male, I was diagnosed with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) in 2011. From that day I am taking dilzem CD 120. I don't know it is good or bad but PSVT episodes occur after every 5-6 months."

• barry...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "A horrible drug. I was prescribed the generic adizem-xl 120mg and what a bad experience it turned out to be! After a week or 2 I had huge pressure on the right side of my chest which felt almost like my right lung was blocking up, as I could hardly breathe with exertion. Another side effect I encountered was frequent sharp stabbing pains when used with losartan again down the right side of my chest which lead me to A&E, only for them to say everything's fine. After a lot of hassle my GP finally agreed to change my medication although the problems didn't stop there!"

• Cecilio
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 7, 2023

For Atrial Fibrillation "I've been taking 180 mg capsule twice a day for a year. I requested to lower it to 120mg twice a day and did not feel any different. I then requested to lower to 40mg tablet three times a day. I was denied for 6 months since 120 mg capsule x2 a day was the lowest dosage prescribed. And eventually I was allowed to try the 40mg pill 3x a day. I checked by BP and heart rate every day for a month and my BP was 120/xx or lower and HR never went above 78. So now I will try to stop the Diltiazem completely for a month and monitor my BP & HR. If goes up I will continue taking the medication...if not then why bother. I exercise regularly and eat moderately at 75 yrs old and 150 lbs."

• CRL
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2022

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have been taking 180 mg of Diltiazem XR for about a week and the side effects are awful (flushing, rapid heart beat, extreme tiredness, short of breath) for about 5-6 hours after taking it and have continued to be in Afib on it. Have been in the ER twice this week with HR 175+… Will see the Cardiologist this week to get another, more effective, fewer side-effects medication that works for my body"

• JadaVA
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2015

For Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis "I'm 31 years old and have started having high blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide didn't work. After seeing the cardiologist I started dilitiazem 24hr er 120mg cap for high blood pressure and angina. I feel like I worked instantly, on my third dose I checked my blood pressure and in was lower, it was still at risk, but it was much lower, and my pulse was normal. I do feel slightly dizzy for a split second. I don't feel tired and I drive all day with it. I have had a loss of appetite, but I think that's a good thing so I can get this weight off. I'm using this medicine along with diet and slow pace exercise. This is day four and I still have a slight chest pain for a second once or twice a day, but I know its working because I feel better."

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

Dilt-XR (diltiazem) for High Blood Pressure "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."

• Bigda...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 11, 2018

For Atrial Fibrillation "Had an afib event 3 years ago and diltiazem kept me out of afib. Now I have developed atrial flutter and the diltiazem doesn't keep me out of it. The cardiologist put me on flecainide while continuing with the diltiazem. I am scheduled for an ablation. I keep going into flutter and have to be electrically cardioverted."