Get Informed: Cardizem CD

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Patient Comments about
Cardizem CD

Active Ingredient(s)

Diltiazem

What does it do?

Cardizem CD

This product is used in the treatment of hypertension and angina. It works by slowing the flow of calcium into heart and vascular smooth muscle.

Last Text Update:
 2010-Mar-20 4:35 PM
Last Data Update:
 2010-Mar-19 9:03 PM

Other Names

  • Diltiazem
  • Cardizem
  • Cartia
  • Cartia XT
  • Cardizem CD
  • Tiazac
  • Diltiazem ER
  • Diltiazem CD
  • Cardizem LA
  • Diltiazem HCl
  • Dilt-XR
  • Taztia XT
  • Dilatan
  • Diltiazem XR
  • Taztia
  • Dilacor
  • Dilacor XR
  • Diltiazem 12hr
  • Diltia XT
  • Diltia
  • Dilaclan
  • Dilzem
  • Tildiem
  • Adizem
  • Viazem
  • Slozem
  • Retalzem
  • Angitil
  • Optil
  • Zemtard
  • Angiozem
  • BI Carzem
  • Zildil
  • Zemret
  • Disogram
  • Anoheal
  • Cascor

How Safe Is It?

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Average Risk Rating
2: General
Pregnancy Category:
C
Black Box Warning:
No

Facts & Figures

Date Approved
05 Nov 1982
Est US Patients*
1,062,000
Generic Available
Yes
OTC Available
No

User Age Distribution*

0

< 21

2

21-39

27

40-59

70

60+

Age (Years)

* Estimated number of US people currently taking Cardizem CD or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.

Other Resources

Recent alerts for Cardizem CD

There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Cardizem CD during the past year.

Cardizem CD Safety Report

2: General

The iGuard risk rating for Cardizem CD is blue. It means that Cardizem CD normally has a low risk of serious or long-term side effects if used under normal medical supervision.

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What is Cardizem CD used for?

iGuard is currently tracking more than 7,000 patients that use Cardizem CD (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.

Disease / Condition % Average Severity
High Blood Pressure 71% 5
Atrial Fibrillation 27% 5
Angina/Chest Pain 11% 6
Heart Disease/Stroke Prevention 9% 5
Heart Valve Problems 3% 6
Heart Failure/Edema 2% 7
Other 3% 5

How well does Cardizem CD work?

iGuard regularly polls our more than 7,000 users taking Cardizem CD (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.

Average Satisfaction Score

(out of 10)

Average Effectiveness Score

(out of 10)

67 68
86%
of patients are confident that the good things about Cardizem CD outweigh the bad things.
9%
of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Cardizem CD.

Common Side Effects of Cardizem CD

iGuard regularly polls our more than 7,000 users taking Cardizem CD (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.

22%

22% of patients experience side-effects on Cardizem CD

4%

4% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Cardizem CD


Most Common Side Effects...

  • 10% Fatigue
  • 5% Erectile Problems
  • 5% Swelling/Edema
  • 5% Drowsiness
  • 5% Constipation
  • = 10%

Less than 1%: Abdo Pain/Cramps, Dizziness, Dryness, Grogginess/Confusion, Muscle Pain/Cramps, Vertigo


Global Patient Feedback for Cardizem CD (Diltiazem) ( Post a comment )

Comments, Questions, and Answers
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Question/Comment:

I am a 65 Yr. old female.Fit and Active.Non smoker and non drinker.
I have suffered from high blood pressure since 1994 and have been on the full range of pills with horrible side effects--had repeated tests,heart scans,E.C.G's all test results are fine but cannot find the reason for my high B.P.
Only Bendroflumizide worked for about two and a half years until I had type 2 diabetes.Have been on Adizem and Eprosartan for the past three years but my B.P still is averaging 220/117 with fast heartbeat--which most pills speed up even faster.
Any help as my G.P has given up!

66 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-02-19 10:24:36

Answer/Reply:

Your situation sounds a lot like mine. For almost 20 years, my BP was as high as 225/117 and hardly ever went below 190/110. After many tests, changing my meds several times, changing DOCTORS several times, and landing in the hospital a few times, my present physician nailed it down to my state of mind. I quit my job and started reading inspirational literature. I also began studying nutrition to find out what foods fight BP. I now have a much nicer job and a BP of 130/70. Does this help?

60 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-03-03 06:58:51

Question/Comment:

I just started taking diltiazem and i am having heart palitations badly. I am calling the doctor asap.

55 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-02-09 13:47:28

Question/Comment:

I took Diltiazem CD for years with no problem for occassional atrial tachycardia. My insurance company mandated a change to DILTXR to qualify for the lesser co-pay (kickbacks). I took Diltxr from September until last week until my internist determined that it was the culprit behind acute acid reflux and esophogitis. After years on Diltiazem CD with no problems, this other generic has screwed up my esophogus, caused me medical bills and huge costs for PPIs not covered by insurance to heal the erosions. 2 days after getting off the Diktxr I felt better

55 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-02-04 11:49:11

Question/Comment:

I HAVE BEEN TAKING CARDIZEM(STARTED AT 120MG) 180MG CARDIZEMLA,COMBINED OVER 15 YEARS. I HAVE HAD 3 HEART ATTACKS AND ONE STROKE AND I GIVE CARDIZEM CREDIT FOR HELPING ME THROUGH ALL OF THESE. NOW MY BP. IS HIGHER AND SOMETHING ELSE HAS BEEN ADDED ON (MORE OF AS NEEDED) BUT AS THE FIRST OF THIS YEAR I WAS INFORMED BY MY MEDICARE PT D COVERAGE BRAND CARDIZEM WOULD NOT BE COVERED(I UNDERSTAND,ECONOMY!)SO I STARTED THE DILTIZAM 180,I HAVE A STRANGE SYSTEM I SUPPOSE 'BUT I HAVE HAD A HARD TIME WITH THIS(1ST WAS A VERY SHORT PERIOD OF THE CARTIA,I AM ALLERGIC TO SOMETHING HERE?)SO I EITHER FEEL SO BAD ON THE GENERICK OR I TRY TO BUY THE BRAND CARDIZEM SO I CAN AT LEAST FEEL MORE ALIVE!!!!. I'M 56 YEARS OLD AND I PRAY SOMEHOW, SOMEWAY THE SAFER CARDIZEM I HAVE BEEN USED TO SINCE MY 1ST. MI. WILL BE MORE AVAILABLE AND NOT CHANGED SO MUCH THAT PEOPLE LIKE ME (I HAVE A VERY HARD TIME WITH SO MANY MEDS.) WON'T HAVE TO CHOOSE WHAT TO LEAVE OUT FOR THE MONTH SO I CAN BUY THE 108.00 AMOUNT THAT I CHOOSE TO OUT OF WHAT THE BETTER MEDICINE IS!!! THANK YOU FOR THE PATIENCE'I'M NEW TO MAKING THE COMMENTS AND IT MIGHT BE TOO LONG OR ? BUT I AM VERY AWARE AFTER 15 YEARS WHAT IS EASIER ON MY BODY(I AM ASHAMED HOW MUCH MEDICINE I HAVE TO TAKE); BUT I THANK GOD FOR THE BRAND CARDIZEM.!!!!

57 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-09-25 10:51:47

Answer/Reply:

I too preferred Cardizem. When I had to switch to a generic, Dilantzem did not work well at all. My doctor told me some people just don't absorb formulas the same way. I did okay on Tizac, but am using Cartia now. Had chest tightness and some pain when on the Dilantzem that went away after switching to Tizac. But The Cartia seems to work a little better for me. B/P has gone down from 170/90's to 132/80's.

58 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-10-12 00:42:10

Question/Comment:

I have been taking diltiazem for three years and two weeks ago developed agonizing pain in my right leg and knee. Suspecting this drug, I stopped using it and the pain vanished in three days.

76 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-09-18 15:24:48

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