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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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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cardizem | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/20/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Sandy | 45-54 | Female | Patient
11/17/2009
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been on this med for about 1 year and it has worked just fine haven't had afib like I use to. Just flutters occassionally
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sid | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/14/2009
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 3.0
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/4/2009
Condition: Diastolic Heart Failure
Overall rating 5.0
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LupusDiva | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/12/2009
Condition: Angina
Overall rating 2.7
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Well I just started this meds about three days ago and it hasn't help with my Angina yet. I guess it takes some time for my body to get use to it. I hope it brings me relief very soon I don't know what to do.
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ml doskey | 35-44 | Female | Patient
8/30/2009
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 2.0
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i am out of breath, i desat quick mu pulse ox drops to 89 when i just get up, i am dizzy weak and weepy, my head is killing my and my nose keeps bleeding,
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dolph | 55-64 | Male | Patient
8/21/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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works fine for me.have been on other dosages of cardizem for a few years.no side effects.trying to decide to take am/pm. anyone?
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/11/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I was put on this medication on 8/5 for my 2 heart conditions (Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia and Premature Atrial Beats)This was supposed to help my heart from racing so fast and bring it back to a normal heart rate. I find this medication has only made it worse. For the last week my heart rates have been well over 120bpm daily. I personally didn't find that this medication has worked and have been taken off of it.
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woodymama | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/6/2009
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had no problems whatso ever taking this drug.
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Mazy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/30/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been taking Cardizem CD for 2 months. It seemed to work at first but now I am retaining water really badly in my legs, hands and feet. I'm calling my doctor today.
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[email protected] | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/28/2009
Condition: Chronic Stable Angina
Overall rating 4.7
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well the med. that iam taking works realy good but when my primary doc. took me off it. the fealings in my chest got 2x worce and now i took it apon my self to continu the drug thanks to web md i looked it up and got more info on it and i feal much better cents i put my self back on it
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joan | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/12/2009
Condition: Angina
Overall rating 4.0
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Mary | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/9/2009
Condition: Other
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I started the medication on 5/2 with one a day. On 5/14 I was told to doubled the dose. With the double dose I have an itching rash on both arms and my ankles. Several times my ankles have become swollen. My pressure is down so I know the medication is working but the itching is really bad at times.
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Kim | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/21/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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It works for me. I havent had any side affects at all and I have been on it for 9 months now.
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Diltiazem | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/8/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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good experience so far.
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/4/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I HAVE FOUND A MILKY TASTE IN MY MOUTH LIKE ANOTHER PERSON AND NAUSEA . AFTER SPENDING HOURS ON PC FOUND ...CHANNEL BLOCKERS CAN CAUSE " GASTROPARESIS " WHICH IS WHAT I NOW HAVE. I'M GOING BACK TO BETA BLOCKER . USING PREVACID, PRIOLOSEC, GINGER , GINGER ALE, WHITE CRACKERS ALL FOR NAUSEA .CHANNEL BLOCKERS ARE NOT AS GOOD FOR HIGH b/p AS BETA , AFTER CHECKING MAYO CLINIC, JOHN'S HOPKINS HOSP. AND OTHER PATIENTS WITH THESE SYMPTOMS WHILE ON CHANNEL BLOCKERS LIKE " CARDIZEM " . HOPE THIS HELPS SOMEONE !!!!!Read More Read Less
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yankee | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/9/2009
Condition: Chronic Stable Angina
Overall rating 5.0
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I'm on 240 mg but now my feet and legs are swollen
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cnaonthemove | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/25/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I have WPW . I have been on Cardizem CD 360 mg for about 2yrs now it works with me.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/16/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I have a milky taste in my mouth nearly all day. But for the most part it does keep my blood pressure down to 150/100 to 130/90 depending on what time of day. 190/180 without it. I am on several other blood pressure and pulse and thyroid medications so I am not sure the milky taste is from it or not.
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xe27xr | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
3/3/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have found it to be very helpful for treatment with Atrial Fib. I did want to ask what possile side effects this drug has.
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