Question 1

what can be taken in place of diltiazem?

Accepted Answer

Diltiazem: Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker, we have many to choose from. Discuss this with your doctor, i'm sure your dr. Is quite familiar with what is available.

Question 2

what kind of drug is tildiem (diltiazem)?

Accepted Answer

Diltiazem: Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker.

Question 3

can i consume alcohol while taking diltiazem?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol & meds/drugs: It is strongly recommended that you not drink alcohol with adizem (diltiazem, a calcium-channel blocker). Alcohol affects how fast the medication is released from the capsule, according the prescribing information. Given that you are taking this for cardiovascular disease (high blood pressure or heart health reasons), it would make sense not to put yourself in danger because you consumed alcohol.

Question 4

diltiazem gel safe while nursing?

Accepted Answer

Unknown : There is not enough information on even oral diltiazem, let alone gel. The 2% gel used for anal fissure, maybe absorbed systemically however is unreliable, unlikely to be significant and will vary from dose to dose.

Question 5

can diltiazem cause decreased libido?

Accepted Answer

Not likely : Almost any drug can cause almost any side effect.  But clinical experience &amp; data collection tell us which side effects are common, or uncommon.  Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker which relaxes the walls of blood vessels, lowering blood pressure. It also has effects on heart rhythm. Erectile dysfunction is possible, although in some studies the drug had no effect or even improved erections.

Question 6

cardizem or tiazac (diltiazem) 120 comparison?

Accepted Answer

Cardizem: Same generic drug with two different delivery systems.

Question 7

cardizem or tiazac (diltiazem) --are both good?

Accepted Answer

Cardizem: Same generic medication with different drug delivery system and probably equivalent in lowering blood pressure and possibly heart rate.

Question 8

diltiazem gel for anal fiissure - is long term use ok?

Accepted Answer

Probably: The studies that showed effectiveness of Diltiazem ointment for anal fissures generally used twice daily application for 6-8 weeks to watch for acute healing of the fissure.  Patients that did not respond were offered other proven treatments, usually surgery.  No large studies have looked at safety for long term use but oral Diltiazem is often used as long term therapy for high blood pressure.

Question 9

kindly explain me what are the side effects of diltiazem & verapamil ?

Accepted Answer

Check online referen: Diltiazem & verapamil are 2 calcium channel blockers used to lower blood pressure & possibly control your heart rate. If your BP is too low or heart rate is too slow, you might feel weak & faint. These medications can also cause constipation. Check out online.Epocrates.Com & drugs.Com for more info regarding any medication. Ask pharmacist as well as prescribing physician why this particular drug.

Question 10

can diltiazem cause the same anxiety that beta blockers potentially can?

Accepted Answer

NO: Beta blockers can reduce the flight or fight response, and if anything reduce anxiety not provoke it. Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker and doesn't affect the response to flight or fight or adrenaline, and doesn't affect anxiety positively or negatively.

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