Diltiazem for Atrial Fibrillation User Reviews (Page 2)
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 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 50 reviews for the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. 54% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 22% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Diltiazem
- MAT
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 14, 2022
"The cardiologist prescribed 120 mg from the Hospital it definitely helps to calm my heart down when my heart rate is high, but, the dose is too high and knocks me out for around 16 hours. So I tried an experiment, I opened up a capsule and only used half. I take it an hour before bedtime which gives me a great night's sleep, usually I have to take a prescription sleep medication, to sleep. If I take it during the day, it takes away all my energy, I can't function or makes me go to sleep, this is a warning to anyone on this medication, for some people it may not have any effect on them."
- Nicole
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 15, 2018
"I was put on this medicine in combination with Atenolol for frequent PVCs. I've had an irregular heartbeat for 20 years, and have been on several different meds. This combination of beta blocker/calcium channel blocker seems to be working. I have had some PVCs here and there, but definitely fewer since the diltiazem was added. I do feel like I've put on a few pounds since starting the medicine - like I'm puffy in the face and my ankles have been swelling. Other than that, I'm OK."
- Wahmse
- November 15, 2016
"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."
- StopA...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- May 8, 2022
"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 ("
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- Nicho...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 6, 2022
"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."
- FTCNYC
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 24, 2015
"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."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 16, 2021
"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"
- Cecilio
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 7, 2023
"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
"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"
- Bigda...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 11, 2018
"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."
- Deland...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 30, 2015
"Gave me headaches. Didn't fix the A-fib but I'm going in for cardioversion (2nd time) and had the cardioablation so mine apparently is persistent . I like Bystolic better , no side effects. I got the generic since it was covered"
- Sentaro
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 31, 2019
"I have been taking Diltiazem 24H ER(CD) 300MG CP, for about a year. I take it in the morning, and it seems I go into AFIB shortly after taking it, even when I wake up feeling fine. I have also been given extra 30MG tablets to be taken 'As Needed' and I've thought about taking it after taking the 24hr pill and the AFIB kicks in. But now I'm thinking I should skip the 24 hr pill and just take the 30MG tablet when and if the AFIB kicks in."
- Mike
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 7, 2022
"Been on it 10 days nowf or PAC's. Has done NOTHING for me plus I don't feel myself. I'm on 120mg extended release. I complained to the doctor but he hasn't changed it. I think he prescribed the wrong med for me because this has done nothing."
- Lilrose
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 5, 2017
"Still no relief for A-fib. Or B/P. Still have high blood pressure. This medication has me craving lemons, pickle juice, O.I of which I am drinking craving daily!. Not sure why ? It if it means I should tell to my Dr. Thanks for any feed back help."
- I...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 3, 2024
"Had one AFib episode and trip to the emergency room, took a couple of days to sort it out. Then my cardiologist put me on beta-blockers. Those made it nearly impossible to bicycle; any hill was just so very hard to get up, and that's my main form of exercise, so it wasn't good. Cardiologist switched me to diltiazem 120mg extended-release, and since then, it's been great. I can bike hard and haven't had an AFib repeat. Haven't noticed any side effects. Didn't have blood pressure issues before this, and don't have any now that I'm on it."
- karen...
- August 2, 2009
Cardizem (diltiazem) "The only drug that has worked to help me get my Atrial fibrillation under control."
- vivia...
- June 7, 2010
Cardizem (diltiazem) "Taking it for many years with no adverse effects. It's been highly effective."
- Anonymous
- March 25, 2012
Diltiazem Hydrochloride CD (diltiazem) "Excellent control of my atrial fibrillation. Significantly improved my quality of life."
- Anonymous
- September 4, 2009
Cardizem CD (diltiazem) "I have been on this medicine for two months. I have had one attack since I started. I do feel a little tired and weak but no other side effects."
- Grandma
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 13, 2019
"I have had such terrible fatigue since being on this med. Atrial fib is still there but reduced. Don’t know if any other option would be better"
- Mhmta...
- March 3, 2016
Cardizem (diltiazem) "Side effects....hoarseness. No appetite..fatigue...stomach upset. Have been on metropolol which caused shortness of breath. Still trying to find something without so many side effects. "
- Anonymous
- January 14, 2011
Cardizem CD (diltiazem) "Been on this for over 1 month. AF still happening nearly everyday. May last for 36 hours. I don't think it does any good. I'll see doctor in 12 days. Hope he has something else to try."
- Confu...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 7, 2019
"After 5 days of 120 mg of Diltiazem I have bouts of vertigo which is awful. Stop the drug three times and restarted and vertigo returned after 5 days. Thats it for me, threw them away."
- Anonymous
- August 24, 2009
Cardizem LA (diltiazem) "Helps my atrial fibrillation. Last ECG was normal."
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"Diltiazem 300mg increased to 360mg Extreme breathless when doing anything physical. Two cardioversion for Afib. Didn't work.. BP lower .oxygen levels around. 90 to 92. Why am I so breathless? Have only taken for 4 days"