difference between diltiazem and cardizem

I was also given diltiazem. I think there was some miscommunication between my ep and cardiologist who ordered the perscription. The cardiologist instructed me to take them daily, at night which I did. My blood pressure is somewhat low, 100/70 avg., and diltiazen lowers blood pressure. It went down to 70 something to under 50 and it actually casued me to have a panic attack and couldn't sleep. So I stopped taking them.

Thanks, I only started the Metoprolol because I would get episodes of tachycardia that were very annoying but my heart was structurally normal, so guess it was just an electrical thing. I used to never have issues with erections but noticed after the Metoprolol that I lost some interest and also my erections were harder to maintain. Also, I still get the annoying palpitations so maybe the Metoprolol isn't the best for me.

Two weeks ago my Cardio doctor changed my medication from Cardizem LA to Diltiazem CD. I know it's the generic brand of Cardizem. Anyway he raised my dosage from 240 mg. to 300 mg. For a whole week I had some terrible side effects. I blacked out once while sitting at my computer and then I came close to blacking out on a daily basis. I also felt off balance. I ended up going to my primary doctor, not for this, but for something else. I guess it was a follow up appointment.

There isn't much difference between angina and Esophagus pain. I'm a veteran of both heart and GERD issues, and was 'fooled' earlier this year by going to the ER thinking I had the mother of all angina attacks when actually I had a problem with an esophogeal spasm. A motility test, then an endoscopy test showed problems with GERD and as you know, I had Nissen Fundoplication surgery which has been quite successful.

Calcium channel blockers actually act similar to a beta blocker in preventing soft muscle from working so hard, which includes the heart. To be honest, I noticed no difference between a beta blocker and the calcium channel blockers apart from one side effect which caused me to give them up and return to the beta blockers. Keep a close eye on your teeth and gums. Make sure you see a dentist at least twice a year and make it known you are on ccb.

I went to a new cardiologist today who suggested I switch to a calcium channel blocker, diltiazem, 120 mg. He said I will not have to taper the beta blocker first, just switch them out. I know he's the Dr, but he's new to me. I'm worried about just stopping one and starting another like this. Any advice from folks who've maybe made this switch before? Anyone done it without a taper?

I am on metropol cardizem vasotec and micardis. Recently my electrophysiologist had me cut metropol in half as my heart rate was consistently running in low 40s. My bp immediately went up so he had me resume full dose and instead cut cardizem in half. That was about 4 days ago. It seemed to be working ok until last night. At 8:30 p.m. bp was 108/67. I woke up around 2 a.m. with a headache on back right side of head plus shoulder pain. I have fibromyalgia so assumed it was from that. By 4 a.

Be careful taking diltiazem (lisinopril). I was on it for medium high blood pressure for 5 years and finally stopped taking it because it had caused deep depression, not to feelings of suicide though. It seemed to build up, so be on the lookout for feelings of not caring and hopelessness. Now I'm on Verapamil and am doing OK except for the ankle swelling. Tried another CB'er (Cartia XT or Cardizem) and had the same edema effect.

Cardizem (aka Diltiazem) is a calcium channel blocker, good for high BP, angina and some arrhythmia problems. I take it and it does a decent job of controlling my atrial tachy and chest pains. Also helpful for people with Raynauds. Best thing is to google the name of the medication and you'll find out all kinds of info: how it's used, side effects, etc.

ve only seen once started me on coumadin and suggested Rhythmol which so far I have declined. An ER doctor suggested cardizem instead of the Rhythmol and I opted to take that instead of the Rhythmol but after a week or so of no symptoms the arrhythmias have become more frequent and stronger. I see the cardiologist this Thursday.

Doing the math it works out to about 9-10 PAC's a minute. That's a bit high but not the worst case scenario. How many weeks has this been going on? I had a period of about 5 months where I was averaging 15-25 a minute all day and night. Really annoyed the socks off of me. How many times of PAT (PSVT) during that 24 hour period? How long did they last and what rate? If the beta blocker isn't helping, you can try the CCB.

Just started metopolol or cardizem.. either one i can do one or the other. First time in awile i get ringing in the ears. Its the meds for sure because the blood pressure drops. I use it for arrhythmia though.

Thanks for your reply. I just don't know what to think. The elevated bp is concerning me. Last night it was 164/94 but HR was 67 so that parts okay except I am used to the slow HR and it feels awful to me when it gets over 65 now. I guess I am going to have to just grin and bear it as at least in this area the cardizem cd isn't available. I am upset as finally my very labile bp had stabilized and HR was doing what we need to avoid the fainting spells that come with elevated HR.

Looking to safely taper off of my calcium channel blocker diltiazem extended release capsules. I have been on them a little over one year. My blood pressure is perfect and was perfect prior to my heart surgery. The only reason I am on them is because I had a large tumor in my heart and once I had my open heart surgery I developed post-op SVT, afib, a-flutter and my heart rate has skyrocketed over 200 beats per minute several times.

What meds is she on and is there a connection between her arrhythmia and the spasms?I have no blockages but if I do not have nitro or a CCB on board then I will have a variety of arrythmias along with the spasms. I was in great shape and super active when all this started. Also, it helps to have a low dose of Elavil taken at bedtime to make the brain not react so badly to the pain. It is not helpful either to get anxious with this pain as it then further stresses the heart and it becomes cyclic.

Day 3 and still feeling good. I am on Cardizem (diltiazem) 120 twice a day and that helps with spasms but nitro is my 'fix'. I have no choice of NOT being on it as other vasodilators( Imdur, Ranexa or other combos) do not do anything for me at all. The heart test in January will be a cardiac MRI back at Emory where they are trained to look specifically at the subendocardium.

The third atrial fib was last Friday night. The doctor in the ER put me on Cardizem (diltiazem) and changed my simvastatin to Lipitor. They instructed me to cut back on the metropolol to 25 mg. twice daily and to quit taking it if my blood pressure dipped below systolic fell below 100 or my diastolic below 60. My question is how to I gradually stop the metaprolol? I read that I should wean myself off of it in a week or two but no one seems to know how to go about it.

cardizem CD, ramipril,metoprolol, nitro PRN, Ticlid, folic, poly-iron, aspirin, CQ10 . WHY IS THIS HAPPENING that I'm still young? WHAT IS THE REAL PROBLEM HERE! DOES ANYBODY HEARD OF THIS RARE CONDITION? PLEASE HELP!

i think ALL these sensations even when laying down are all the same.. im always gassy and bloated from the cardizem and i think once the pressure moves.. feeling it or not.. than i must feel the heart rate drop instantly..

Sometimes even a third medication is needed. Cardizem (diltiazem) is known to cause swelling at higher doses, it seems elderly women are common group to have this problem. One option is to use a medication called digoxin to help slow down the rate and decrease the dose of diltiazem. It is an individualized treatment plan, but there are only a few options available to help slow down heart rates.

I am 21 years old and was diagnosed with tachycardia within the last 2 months and put on 120 mg of Cardizem. I am also currently taking 300mg Lamictal and 200mg Seroquel. My HR has apparently been above 100 for a long time now but my doctor did not bring it to my attention until it was 120 in his office. My blood pressure has always been normal and lab work has always come back clean. He ran an ECG and I was subsequently put on the Cardizem.

m experiencing is with my heart rate. since the ablation proceedure my heart rate elevated to 100-110 bpm. my EP prescribed cardizem cd and it is keeping it under control now. the side effects are what's causing me problems. my toes and lower legs are feeling numb. I tried metoprol and diovan hct and although by bp is in the normal range my heart rate is elevated unless I continue on the cardizem cd.

Thank you so much for getting back to me. The cardiologist has taken him off the cardizem and put him on metroprol(at least i think that's how you spell it) .. i am just wondering if the ejection fraction can ever be built back up or will this be a constant problem for him ? could this just be from having surgery ? Ughhhh i'm so worried.

Is there a difference between a complex nodule and a complex cystic nodule? I know complex means both solid and cystic. My friend's ultrasound call it a complex cystic nodule. Thanks.

Not all of us respond the same to the same medications. The indapamide worked better for you than the dilitazem so it only makes sense to stay w/the indapamide and forego the diltiazem since your doctor obviously didn't consider the indapamide and diltiazem a good combinantion. I understand about uninsured doctor visits. We lost our family doctor of some 30 years and got a rude shock when we started doctor shopping!!! From a standard $35 office call to a $150 initial office call!!!!!

I have been taking metoprolol and diltiazem for sixteen months and initially the medications brought the SVTs under control. Fourteen months ago I started coughing blood and experiencing chest congestion. This took my attention off any heart issues and sent me on a long search for the cause of the bleeding. After many tests and visits with various specialists I never did get the answer. The bleeding resolved itself after 10 months (last October) and has not reappeared.

Difference between diltiazem and cardizem

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