User Reviews for Cardizem CD oral

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

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?

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

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!!

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...

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

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.

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.

Controlled rate very well. But... severe swelling/itching in feet, throat and lips developed on day-4. Difficulty breathing. Stopped medication.

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.

I mhave had feet and ankles swelling.And tired all the time

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.

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.

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.

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.

Has helped with the SVT, but BP is worse.

It actually RAISED my BP & my heartrate. I ended up in the dr. office today after the dr. doubled the dose 3 days ago. heartrate was 125 & BP was 200/120. Not fun...

After taking this drug for 1 week my blood pressure is higher than it was before I started taking it. The biggest problem is elavated heart rate it has caused which keeps me from sleeping. Resting heart rate is in the mid 80's.

I think my second doctor prescribe to large of a dose 240mg - 1st doctor prescribe 120mg and now I have very swollen ankle and the bottom of my feet - I also have Atrail Fibillation.