... I noticed accelerated hair loss since I've been taking it. Is that normal?
Is hair loss a side-effect of diltiazem ER?
Question posted by dbardy on 31 Oct 2009
Last updated on 31 August 2019 by Btomera03
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Yes I have been taking it and I have been experiencing a ton of hair loss.
I am currently loosing my hair. I am tired and legs hurt badly almost a stiffness in trying to walk.
Since I have been taking this (May 2018) I am 47, I have extreme hair loss. I reported it to my doctor but he does not think it is connected. I do and extreme neck pain, bad nightmares, increased irritability, (quick to react to others). I really want off this med.
and also horrible forgetfulness!
I have lost a lot of hair because of diltiazem. I can't stop taking it. It makes me tired, my legs ache and hair is falling out. I have afib so I need to take it. Life stinks.
I also have full blown afib. I take eliquis. Diltiazem was added later. After two years on this drug my hair started falling out. I am stopping the drug
Hairloss is not mentioned in the side effects, but my hair is falling out now. Every time I brush my hair, the brush is full of hair. I've been on diltiazem 120mg for three months. I have tachycardia and emphysema, I did not have high blood pressure when I was put on this medication. I've had most of the side effects during the first two months. They have decreased some. Now I have more breathing problems, hair loss, can't sleep at night, and basically been very jittery AND my blood pressure is higher than it was without the pills. I also have swollen feet and legs - started last week. I would like to get off this drug, but I read that once I quit, my heart would quit too. Found this comment on the web. Don't know how true it is.
yes
You can view a list of side-effects for diltiazem here:
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/diltiazem-side-effects.html
Hair loss is not a reported side-effect of diltiazem. See your doctor if the loss of hair is continuing.
See: https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/alopecia-areata.html
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- Diltiazem uses and safety info
- Diltiazem prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Diltiazem (detailed)
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