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(also known as Cardizem, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Tiazac)
Diltiazem is a member of the group of drugs known as Benzothiapines, which are a class of calcium channel blockers, used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia. It is a class 3 anti anginal drug. It incites very minimal reflex sympathetic changes. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) | 119 |
87% |
| Arrhythmias | 49 |
78% |
| High Blood Pressure | 46 |
83% |
| Heart Failure | 22 |
82% |
| Angina | 9 |
100% |
Overall, 85% (275
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Diltiazem Reviews
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Used a couple of times when my afib was hard enough scared me and I went to ER.
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Yes
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Seems to be working. I'm taking a 240mg capsule once per day in the morning.
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works great
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helps calm my anxiety and lower my bp but I have to take the time release twice a day for some reason. I sometimes get heartburn.
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Working with no side effects. Biggest issue is having to take it every 6 hours not once a day like most of my other medication
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Significant bradycardia. I had to stop taking it.
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Just started this drug on 4/28/12
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Ive been on it for several years with only breakout episodes.
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120 mg delayed release
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Discussions
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Fingernails
I forgot to add that my Raynauds has been acting up 24 x 7 so my PC put me on Cardizem. I wonder if the problem with my nails is related to the decre... [More] -
Fluctuating blood pressure
The diltiazem(tiazac) helps keep my pulse normal. Without it my heart would be racing all of the time. I still get palpitations sometimes and chest pa... [More] -
Low Motivation, Anxiety and Metoprolol
I have read before that blood pressure meds can cause symptoms of depression. You would think the Dr that prescribed it would know this!! You m... [More] -
Having a very rough time right now
Hi Monty, yes, the Diltiazem helps Chris. He takes it for his blood pressure. He had the 1 episode of afib post op on Jan 16th. It was a very mild ep... [More] -
Bad Bone Pain Today
Normal: Yes, I take ramipril 5mg which is an ACE inhibitor. I also take Tiazac XC 240mg( it's a calcium channel blocker) . I'm glad to hear that the r... [More]







