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Diltiazem

Diltiazem

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6.2  Effectiveness
4.4  Side Effects
5.2  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 6 Diltiazem side effects and 2 Diltiazem benefits.

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Atenolol 7.54 6.65 3.7 54 Get Info
Hydrochlorothiazide 6.79 6.19 2.78 33 Get Info
Lisinopril 5.91 5.58 3.38 91 Get Info
Ramipril 4.3 4.48 4.46 23 Get Info
Diltiazem 3.5 3.12 5.75 2 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Diltiazem, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 16.7% 0% 66.7% 16.7% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 83.3% 16.7% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Energy 16.7% 0% 66.7% 16.7% 0%
Eyesight 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Memory 16.7% 0% 83.3% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 16.7% 0% 83.3% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 16.7% 0% 83.3% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 16.7% 66.7% 16.7% 0%
Stress Level 16.7% 0% 66.7% 16.7% 0%
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Commonly Reported Diltiazem Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 83.3% 0% 0% 0% 16.7%
Cold Hands and/or Feet 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Constipation 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 83.3% 0% 0% 16.7% 0%
Dizziness 66.7% 16.7% 0% 16.7% 0%
Drowsiness 83.3% 0% 0% 16.7% 0%
Fatigue 83.3% 0% 0% 0% 16.7%
Headache 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Insomnia 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Loss of Taste 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 75% 0% 0% 0% 25%
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Less Commonly Reported Diltiazem Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Swelling around the Eyes 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
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User Comments about Diltiazem
30 Dec 2011 i have tried other heart medications and this one seem little side effects
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03 Jun 2010 It has really helped regulate my heart rate and therefore I do not get out of breath.
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17 Sep 2009 Ended up with drug-induced lupus
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17 Jul 2009 Very effective, I have been taking it for last 5 years and it has helped my blood pressure. However, when I take it in the morning, I do feel slight dizziness and fatigue.
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