Diltiazem Alternatives Compared

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Diltiazem

Lisinopril

Amlodipine

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

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Ratings & Reviews

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 628 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.

Dizziness (12.7%)
Tiredness (9.0%)
Shortness of breath (7.9%)
Fatigue (5.8%)
Headaches (5.8%)
Heart palpitations (5.3%)
Increased heart rate (5.3%)

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Cough (28.7%)
Dizziness (12.1%)
Headaches (10.2%)
Tiredness (7.5%)
Swelling (6.7%)
Fatigue (5.1%)
Pain (4.9%)

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Swelling (14.8%)
Anxiety (13.2%)
Headaches (13.1%)
Dizziness (12.4%)
Tiredness (10.7%)
Fatigue (9.5%)
Heart palpitations (8.8%)

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Drug Class

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

Calcium channel blockers

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	50 mL
Strength	5 mg/mL
Per unit^*	$0.57 - $0.84
Cost^*	$28.31 - $41.92

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Quantity	100 each
Strength	20 mg
Per unit^*	$0.16 - $0.21
Cost^*	$15.72 - $20.50

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Quantity	100 each
Strength	5 mg
Per unit^*	$0.23 - $0.58
Cost^*	$23.20 - $57.79

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Dosage Forms

Intravenous powder for injection
Intravenous solution
Oral capsule, extended release
Oral tablet
Oral tablet, extended release

Oral tablet

Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

6 hours

16.4 hours

35 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

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.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 717 drugs are known to interact with Diltiazem:

124 major drug interactions (397 brand and generic names)
527 moderate drug interactions (3392 brand and generic names)
64 minor drug interactions (215 brand and generic names)

A total of 403 drugs are known to interact with Lisinopril:

44 major drug interactions (192 brand and generic names)
329 moderate drug interactions (1557 brand and generic names)
30 minor drug interactions (231 brand and generic names)

A total of 544 drugs are known to interact with Amlodipine:

23 major drug interactions (72 brand and generic names)
480 moderate drug interactions (3104 brand and generic names)
41 minor drug interactions (110 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Alcohol can lower your blood pressure and add to the effects of dilTIAZem. You may experience... View more

It is recommended that if you are taking lisinopril you should be advised to avoid moderately high... View more
Lisinopril and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more

AmLODIPine and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

November 05, 1982

December 29, 1987

July 31, 1992

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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Professional Resources

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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Propafenone

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