Diltiazem Alternatives Compared
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Prescription only
Diltiazem may be used for the treatment of high blood pressure or chronic stable angina. Rhinitis, headache, and constipation are commonly reported side effects. Prescribed for Atrial Fibrillation... View more |
Prescription only
Lisinopril can be used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, and to increase survival following a heart attack. However, lisinopril may cause a persistent, dry, hacking cough which may... View more |
Prescription only
Amlodipine is a heart medication that may be used for the treatment of angina or to lower blood pressure but it can cause edema in the ankles or feet. Prescribed for High Blood Pressure, Raynaud's... View more |
Related suggestions High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
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| More about Diltiazem | More about Lisinopril | More about Amlodipine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Diltiazem has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 189 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
Lisinopril has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 627 ratings on Drugs.com. 34% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
Amlodipine has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 840 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Dilt-XR, Diltia XT, Diltiazem Hydrochloride CD, Diltiazem Hydrochloride SR, Diltiazem Hydrochloride XR, Diltzac, Matzim LA, Taztia XT, Tiadylt ER, Tiazac View more | Prinivil, Qbrelis, Zestril | Katerzia, Norliqva, Norvasc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6 hours |
16.4 hours |
35 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 713 drugs are known to interact with Diltiazem:
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A total of 403 drugs are known to interact with Lisinopril:
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A total of 542 drugs are known to interact with Amlodipine:
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November 05, 1982 |
December 29, 1987 |
July 31, 1992 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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