Diltiazem User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Jackeh
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 29, 2016

Cartia XT (diltiazem) for Supraventricular Tachycardia "Took this medication to help my SVT. Made my heart skip beats and I felt like I was going to have a heart attack. Worst experience of my life. Never helped lower my heart rate. Lopressor never worked for me either."

• Anonymous
• July 7, 2009

Cartia XT (diltiazem) for Atrial Fibrillation "I use Cartia XT for A-fibrillation. The only problem I ran into was using generics. CVS switched their provider and it did not work as well. 2 days of A-fibrillation and I went on the real deal. What a difference, everything is back to normal."

• Vegas...
• April 24, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "180 mg is my friend. When I have an AFIB incident, about 4x per year, I double up the med and I convert soon after. Before I was educated, I ran to the hospital and they gave me cardia in IV form. NO bad side effects at all. Highly recommended"

• arito
• December 7, 2013

Cartia XT (diltiazem) for High Blood Pressure "Had high blood pressure episode of 200/120. A combination of acute stress, not enough exercise, pre-diabetic, dehydration, and not watching sodium intake. Moderately fit and no overweight. ER gave me metoprolol 100mg a day and developed an antagonistic/allergic reaction sending me back to the ER. Started on losartan 25mg for two days and BP didn't go down as expected. Stress test show normal everything except for borderline BP and rapid heart rate 112. Cardiologist put me in 120mg Cartia XT. Took a first dose last night, BP dropped 80/60 77 no symptoms, had water and feet up. Woke up with 100/70 82 laying down an 110/70 86 standing up. So far ringing of the ears, I hear my heart sounds and dry mouth. It's working so far. I will take it in the morning instead."

• PeeJay
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 19, 2018

Tiazac (diltiazem) for High Blood Pressure "I was on Cardizem for many years for hbp but has problems with tiredness. My cardiologist switched me to Tiazac 120 mg and recommended taking it before going to bed. It worked well; however, I have now been put on a blood thinner for AFib and am extremely tired, confused and listless. Still taking the Cardizem. Have a doctor appointment to see if I can get off the blood thinner. Have tried Pradaxa and now on Eliquis. Don't like what it has done to my personality and functioning."

• Nurse
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I have used Cartia (diltiazem) for 2 years and my BP has been WNL ( within normal limits). Last month my Rx was filled with the generic diltiazem and my BP went through the roof. I asked the pharmacy to refill my Rx with Cartia and my BP went back to normal within 24 hours, but they can no longer get Cartia from the supplier. The generic diltiazem did not work for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I recently shared my terrible experience with this drug. I also ended up having a huge mouth ulcer, along with blistering and peeling skin on my fingers. When I stopped taking this med, the skin began to improve. This medication should be discontinued."

• Rasca...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2017

Cardizem LA (diltiazem) for High Blood Pressure "Cardizem started taking yesterday 2-10-2016 making shakes like I have Parkinson's which I don't have. Did not sleep all night at all. Feel bad face flushed to point it was red. Taken 2 doses so far and may not take any more until I talk to heart Dr. That prescribe it. Check blood press it had gone up instead of down.it was 196over70."

• skbers
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "breakthrough afib events At first had few side effects, after taking med for 3 mo, physical side effects are occurring. eg physical feeling of weakness, shaky feeling in arms, little more clumsy and less strong legs; tire more eassily with increased cognitive changes eg difficutly retrieving information, names etc"

• JA La...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 24, 2016

Cardizem (diltiazem) for Atrial Fibrillation "I have had two episodes of lone a-fib, one 15 yrs ago and one six months ago. For the earlier episode I was placed on Toprol, Digoxin and Warfarin - it was HORRIBLE, I've never felt so sick in my life. This time, I was placed on 240 mg of Diltiazem and Xarelto. I have been on both for six months with the only minor issue being a bit of excess gas, small price to pay to keep the a-fib away."

• 30days
• January 22, 2018

For Atrial Fibrillation "Increases my systolic BP by 20 points. Gives me rapid heart. Doctors say this is not possible. They drive me crazy. I do not make this stuff up. I am very sensitive to many medications. I am going off it again. Was glad to see on here that another patient had increased BP."

• RSout...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2018

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I've been taking this medication for 3 days now. It does lower my blood pressure but when I first take it my blood pressure goes up about 30 points. Gives me terrible anxiety and I break out into an Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The first day I took it I had a massive headache. I have terrible constipation as well. Short of breath and my bones ache which has never been the case before ever. I'm afraid to drive because I feel very light-headed and dizzy. I wish there was a better medication for this condition because this does not feel good."

• cflea
• April 23, 2009

Cartia XT (diltiazem) for High Blood Pressure "Be prepared for a "mental health day". My first 240mg dose wiped me out for a full 24 hours. I was dizzy and just plain off. Sitting to standing was a crash and burn experiment. It passed quickly and since 2nd day was okay."

• JPano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 25, 2019

For Atrial Fibrillation "After six episodes of the inconvenience called AFib, a cardiologist in a town I was visiting Rx'd Cardizem CD. Now I have peace of mind and I'm confident I will have no recurrences. I have no side effects or drug contraindication."

• Hdev
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "have been on generic Cardizem since first bout with afib a month ago,,,,,many side effects like ankle swelling,,,,and at waistline,sharp pain stabs in the head,dizziness,blurred vision,,,,,just switched away from generic form and will see if the real deal makes a difference ,,,taking 120 extended dose one daily,,,being hopeful cause no sign of afib since that one time!!"

• photo...
• August 10, 2009

Cartia XT (diltiazem) for Atrial Fibrillation "I was on Cartia XT when they discontinued it. It is the ONLY drug that works for me. There was no warning from CVS either. I went into fibrillation. The doctor put me on four different drugs after that of which none worked. One was too hard and large to swallow, one had food dye and I am allergic, and one made my head ring terribly. Another one is on the way but it is twice a day. Since I also have fibromyalgia, I have to be extra careful. "

• Josh
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Diltiazem ER 120mg twice a day. I didn't really feel a difference, but more anxious. I also noticed my feet and some of my legs would turn red and feel hot while walking or standing in one spot for a while. When I sit down it subsided. Discomfort in my head while laying on pillow. I just got off this medication so hopefully all that goes away. It works for some and not for others so I don't bash this medication."

• woohoo
• August 1, 2009

Cardizem CD (diltiazem) for Supraventricular Tachycardia "I have been on this medication a couple of years for supraventricular tachycardia and hypertension and have not had ONE episode of SVT since being on it. I used to get SVT once or twice a month, so this medicine has truly made my life better. The problem I now face is with my insurance company since they are hiking up non-generic co-pays to 4 times as much as before. Since there is no generic until 2011, I must either forego this medicine and try something else or pay something I can't afford. This is frustrating when I know the medicine works."

• Gonzo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2019

For Atrial Fibrillation "This drug tore my arms and legs up literally. Been off if it for five days and the insane intense and painful itching hasn't depreciated. I use a cream (CereVe anti itch) to dull itch but purple arm with scars and scabs and intense itching are no fun. Never again with this med. Cereve anti itching only dulls the itch and for only an hour."

• Tim
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 9, 2019

Diltiazem Hydrochloride XR (diltiazem) for High Blood Pressure "Works well for me. I am taking the generic diltiazem XR from Sun Pharma. I was taking Diltiazem XR 160mg with Lisinopril and my BP was meh. I ran out of the Lisinopril so I doubled up on the Diltiazem until I could get back in to see my doctor. My BP came in really good on the double dose of Diltiazem XR so doctor said let's make it permanent and drop the Lisinopril. No appreciable side effects. I guess everyone is different and some medications work better than others for each individual."

• Dante
• September 20, 2015

Cartia XT (diltiazem) for Supraventricular Tachycardia "I am currently taking Cartia XT 120mg once a day, and it is a mixed bag for me. I am still experiencing an elevated HR multiple times per day, and very light headed all day long. I do not feel right at all. I have also tried metropolol and lisinipril, having the best results from the latter, but it did not address my HR."

• tazlhm
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "After two weeks on this medication, I have developed a terrible rash. The itching is unbelievable, I will not take another of these capsules regardless of the consequences. Be very aware of the side effects."

• Cisi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 14, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Veins in leg ached and found where I had past surgery there was pain in the area this pill made me very hot for the first few hours, chronic low back pain, legs very heavy and feet bones very sore. Hands were bright red. I did help the bp however, I am super sensitive to drugs. This is my number 8 pill tried for my Blood pressure"

• Nosno...
• October 17, 2015

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have been taking Diltiazem for at least 12 years at different dosages. I am now at 360 mg. It has worked wonders for my Afib and blood pressure. I always take it at night become since it makes me tired. My brother started taking it and it has really helped lower his blood pressure."

• BPdru...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I took this drug diltiazem for about 10 days- it was working well until day 6- when it started to tighten my stomach and cause a feeling of bloating and constipation. Just in time for a 4 hour plane flight too! Not comfortable. I had to quit taking it due to this feeling- I've had 5 stomach surgeries due to ruptured appendix complications, so being bloated and constipated isn't especially fun for me. Too bad since the drug otherwise was working well- I had improved energy and could stay awake longer than with the beta blocker I had been on, and my sex drive had returned also! So quitting it was disappointing- I have so many bad side effects to many of these BP drugs. So back on the Bisoprolol I go, even though I feel like a 90 year old man on it & basically castrated! May get my doc to prescribe Diovan for me next month, unless he has a remedy for this stomach tightness/bloating that Diltiazem had given me."