Diltiazem Side Effects

Diltiazem angina treatment side effects and adverse reactions include the following. This is not an exhaustive list. To learn more about the risks associated with diltiazem, ask your doctor.

dizziness
hot flashes
headache
fatigue
hypotension (low blood pressure)
nausea and vomiting
diarrhea
constipation
nasal congestion
cough
allergic reaction
trouble breathing

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Warnings & Recalls for Diltiazem

Talk to your doctor about the following before beginning treatment for your angina or hypertension with diltiazem:

cardiovascular disease
Low blood pressure. Diltiazem lowers blood pressure and may bring yours dangerously low if you already have hypotension.
arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
kidney problems
liver disease
allergies to any food or drugs, even over the counter medications
If you are pregnant, nursing, or considering becoming pregnant. Diltiazem passes through breast milk.

Diltiazem Treatment and Use

Diltiazem Angina Treatment

Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker medication used as an angina and hypertension treatment, as well as a treatment for the following:

arrhythmia
migraine prevention
anal fissure (as an ointment)

Drugs related to diltiazem include Adalat and Procardia, as well as others. Diltiazem works by inhibiting calcium from moving through the muscle cells that line the heart and blood vessels. Calcium is used by muscles in order to contract. By keeping calcium from moving through the muscle cells, diltiazem keeps muscles from contracting or becoming rigid. This both slows down the pumping of blood and relaxes blood vessels.

Diltiazem dosage and diltiazem administration

Your doctor will give you instructions regarding diltiazem dosage. Be sure to follow these exactly. If you have any questions about diltiazem dosage, ask your doctor.
Diltiazem is usually taken by mouth and comes in immediate release, taken up to four times daily, or extended release, usually taken twice a day.
Diltiazem for anal fissure comes as an ointment. Your doctor or pharmacist will inform you on how to use diltiazem for this purpose

Other Names for Diltiazem

Brand names:

Diltiazem is available in dozens of different brand name medications

Generic:

diltiazem