Diltiazem Hydrochloride XR for High Blood Pressure User Reviews

• Tim...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 9, 2019

"Works well for me. I am taking the generic Diltiazem XR from Sun Pharma. I was taking Diltiazem XR 160 mg with Lisinopril, and my BP was meh. I ran out of the Lisinopril, so I doubled up on the Diltiazem until I could get back in to see my doctor. My BP came in really good on the double dose of Diltiazem XR, so the doctor said let's make it permanent and drop the Lisinopril. No appreciable side effects. I guess everyone is different, and some medications work better than others for each individual."

• Hel...
• November 27, 2020

"My mother was in and out of the ER for high BP. The situation was a nightmare. She was on Diovan, and that gave her kidney stones 5 times until they figured out it was her medication. They 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 affect your BP! They gave her so many over-the-counter and prescription antacids that did not work. She is taking the liquid form of Maalox 15 minutes before eating and at bedtime. Oh, what a relief! The BP came down, and she is now stable. Please watch for BP meds with water pills, as kidney stones can form. Check to see if you really need aspirin every day, 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."