Diltiazem Pros and Cons
- Diltiazem can help control high blood pressure and lower your risk of cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke).
- You only need to take the extended-release formulations (diltiazem CD or LA) once daily.
- Diltiazem is available in a lower-cost generic version.
- You need to take regular diltiazem tablets 3-4 times a day.
- While diltiazem can control chest pain, it cannot treat angina once an attack has started.
- This medicine is not suitable for people with certain types of heart failure.
- Taking diltiazem with alcohol can worsen side effects like dizziness and lightheadedness.
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