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20 People found this comment helpful

yes, this medication has lowered my BP and I have has no further episodes of racing heart. However, the swelling of my feet is severe, causing discomfort. Really find this side effect life changing and worrisome.

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4 People found this comment helpful

I have been taking Cardizem for about nine months. At first, it was fine. Now I am dizzy, occasionally nauseated, lethargic, have ringing in my ears and flushing. The dizziness is the worst and the feeling I have no pep whatsoever. My urine is a odd greenish shade...

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TomFoolerly | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/6/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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Was prescribed 360 MG from the get go. Diagnosed with Atrial Flutter. Cardiologist is absolutely certain this is the med and dosage I need. Does it slow the heart rate? Absolutely. I get a slow pounding heart rate just getting up to go pee. It drives my Oxygen out the bottom. Been as low as 67%. Cardiologist says its my lungs, not my heart, and will not consider anything else. I disagree and he is fine with that. My feet and ankles have swollen to dimensions never seen as part of my body. Had to put on (painfully) compression hose. Not helping with swelling. Never had puffy feet before. I need to come to a complete standstill for my Oxygen level to get back up while my heart rate is being held down by the medicine. When I reach an equilibrium between my heavily pounding heart and my Oxygen level coming up, I can then move again. Then the cycle repeats moving back to my chair. This has gotten too extreme, too often, not taking starting tomorrow morning.Read More Read Less

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TYs44 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/13/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Was put on this medication after ER visit for heart palp/ panic attack/high BP. The dizziness I experienced was unbearable. Driving caused awful motion sickness. EXTREME FATIGUE. I'm a bodybuilder and was falling asleep mid workouts. So..my cardiologist increased my dose ( to 180) and the side effects got worse. Best part though; after I discontinued the meds my BP WENT DOWN !!! But I'm still feeling side effects. Not for me. Would not recommend

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Jim | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/25/2023
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 2.0
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I was diagnosed with AFib and took 240 mg for 4 weeks, bad dizziness, fatigue, weakness, I thought due to AFib but had cardioversion which corrected rhythm but symptoms continued even when reduced to 120 mg

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Betty | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/18/2022
Condition: prevention of anginal chest pain associated with coronary artery disease
Overall rating 2.0
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Been taking Diltiazem CD 180 mg 1 time a day for 6 weeks… for afib and high blood pressure… never felt so bad in my life.. lightheaded,, stomach pain,, joint and bone pain so bad that no pain prescription or over the counter medication could help!! Heart flutters hot flashes, sweats so bad I can’t leave the house because my clothes get so wet… get flustered red face and neck my friends and family want to call 911 they are in fear that I’m having Heart Attack… there are so many side effects but one of the most dehabilitating is the shortness of breath no energy Can’t walk 10 feet no air exchange, extreme pain and I can’t say enough about depression and anxiety horrible… Heart Dr… will not do anything her response is “YOU are the only one who seems to have these problems !!!!! “ I suggest let your body tell you what is going on .. Read More Read Less

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hyacinth | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/15/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been on Cardizem CD 240 for ten years or more. Even though it has helped my SVT the side effect of sever drowsiness has been a real problem. Doctor says to take it early a.m. but I don't. Two hours after taking no matter when I am hang dog sleepy. Doctor says it is better than being in the E.R. isn't it?

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/17/2014
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 2.0
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havent really decided yet ithink it lowers bp to much have feelings on shoulders and back that feel like they are buring some musicle aches

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mamma1 | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/18/2014
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 2.7
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Rarely have problems with A-Fib, but when I did recently, doctor prescribed this medication. My energy is gone! I double over several hours a day with the severest of stomach pain and sometimes lack of control with BM's which is a new issue. Also, shortness of breath. Got to contact doctor early next week. Taking for about a week now. Hate it!!

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mollly1cat | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/1/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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I have been taking Cardizem for about nine months. At first, it was fine. Now I am dizzy, occasionally nauseated, lethargic, have ringing in my ears and flushing. The dizziness is the worst and the feeling I have no pep whatsoever. My urine is a odd greenish shade...

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Chris | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/23/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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My blood pressure has been higher than it ever was on previous BP med. I've experienced excessive weight gain in a short period of time. Feet, ankles, legs are terribly swollen and I've had an itchy rash on my feet. I feel weak and tired with no energy for normal daily activities and have had a few bouts of dizziness. I've had joint and muscle pain that isn't normal for me. I saw my regular physician this morning (not the cardiologist who prescribed Cardizem) and am going back on the medication that I took previously. No more Cardizem!Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/9/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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When I took it early in the day it made me feel wonky. Taken before bedtime it has been very effective and no longer wonky.

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Never again | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/18/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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240 mg Cardizem CD Generic (Diltiazem CD) caused allergic reaction in one week. Red-Itchy Rash on hairy portions of body (groin, underarms, beard, head, chest and back), nothing on legs or arms. Face was red, flush and hot, ears puffy. Rash lasted one week while taking 50 mg of Benadryl 4 x day. It may work for others, but definitely not my chemistry.

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Rob | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/12/2013
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 3.7
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Controlled rate very well. But... severe swelling/itching in feet, throat and lips developed on day-4. Difficulty breathing. Stopped medication.

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maladybug | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/13/2013
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 3.3
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I was on 120 mg for 6 weeks, no problem. Dr increased to 240mg and now I have UNBEARABLE constipation. Calling the dr tomorrow. Need a change made.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | Patient
1/23/2013
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 4.0
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I mhave had feet and ankles swelling.And tired all the time

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didi | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/2/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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started on 2 meds a day 30 mg. got palpitations which have ceased/ at first constant "spiking" 18/074 heart 99/100/ 3 trips to e.r. then they doubled my meds - bad vertigo all the time. my pressure is not high now at all and I think I am overmedicated and am easing off the pills. when I take only 1 pill I have extreme vertigo for a couple of days.

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lkr169 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/26/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I am taking this because I have a raceing heart rate. It seams to be helping me. Not as many eppisodes. But I do have a problem with the weight gain !!!!! I have gained 15 extra lb's in 3 mo. So I am going to look for some other drug to take for this that will not make me gain more weight. then I will have to lose the weight I gained on this drug.

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thequeen | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/2/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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yes, this medication has lowered my BP and I have has no further episodes of racing heart. However, the swelling of my feet is severe, causing discomfort. Really find this side effect life changing and worrisome.

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meb1922 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
6/11/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Having fast heartbeat and high blood pressure. Was on beta blocker for this but got switched to this drug. Can not really tell the difference.

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Helen | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/9/2012
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 3.0
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Has helped with the SVT, but BP is worse.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/17/2012
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 5.0
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