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Cardizem cd
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What is Cardizem cd?
Generic Name:
diltiazem
Other Brand Names:
diltiazem
,
Cardizem
,
Cardizem LA
,
Cartia XT
,
Dilacor XR
,
Diltia XT
,
Diltiazem Hydrochloride
,
Diltiazem Hydrochloride CD
,
Diltiazem Hydrochloride SR
,
Diltiazem Hydrochloride XR
,
Diltiazem Hydrochloride XT
,
Diltzac
,
Taztia XT
...
[More]
,
Tiazac
[Less]
Diltiazem is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.
Diltiazem is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), and certain heart rhythm disorders.
Diltiazem may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of taking Cardizem cd?
What is the most important information I should know about Cardizem cd?
Posts on Cardizem cd
(161)
fast heartbeat - Heart Rhythm Community
- Oct 28, 2008
I am already on blood pressure medication which keeps my bp fairly good. My doctor has just...
treatment for afib with cardizem cd and tambocor - Heart Disease Community
- Oct 10, 2008
I am a 40 year old man that was diagnosed with atrial fibrilation this past August. Prior ...
weaning off or stopping calcium channel blocker and beta blockers - Heart Disease Community
- Apr 13, 2008
I have been on both Cardizem CD and atenolol for 8 years. I was told by my cardiologist (I...
cardizem cd/ generic med. for tachycardia - Heart Rhythm Community
- Apr 02, 2008
I have been taking the generic cardizem for my tachycardia for 3 weeks and my heart rate is...
Dr. Stopped toprol cold turkey - Heart Rhythm Expert Forum
- Mar 29, 2008
I had an SVT in Sep of 2007. Cardiologist started me on Toprol XL. The side effects were aw...
Ablation for AVNRT - Heart Rhythm Expert Forum
- Oct 30, 2007
My ep believes that my afib episodes are being stimulated by an AVNRT (as deduced by monito...
Medication and weight gain - Mental Health Expert Forum
- Aug 17, 2007
Up until a 2 months ago I was on prozac - had gained about 40lbs Not sure why the weight g...
Exercise-induced pulmonary hypertension - Heart Disease Expert Forum
- Jun 24, 2005
Thank you. I was recently diagnosed with #1 Exercise-induced pulmonary hypertension #2 E...
Concurrent onset of CHF and intense GI pain - Heart Disease Expert Forum
- Dec 14, 1999
Hello: About 12 years ago my mother was diagnosed with Tachy-Brady, and an idiopathic ca...
Calcium supplements and Calcium Channel Blockers - Heart Disease Expert Forum
- Nov 18, 1999
My father is on Verapamil, a calcium channel blocker. I am on Cardizem CD. Both of us wis...
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Answers to Your Health Questions
Coreg.\
Coreg
less ringing in ears
fast heartbeat
slight pain in chest off & on
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