Diltiazem vs Nifedipine
 | Diltiazem |  | Nifedipine |  |
| Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood. OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional. Diltiazem may also be used to control your heart rate if you have a fast/irregular heartbeat (such as atrial fibrillation). Long-acting forms of diltiazem may be used to treat high blood pressure. If your doctor prescribes diltiazem to treat high blood pressure, check with your pharmacist to make sure you are getting the correct form of diltiazem. | This medication is used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional. This medication may also be used to treat a certain blood circulation disorder (Raynaud's syndrome). | |||
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| Add Diltiazem review I was taking Norvasc but new doc changed the med to Diltiazem 120mg. BP has gone up 20 points after a month, heart rate has dropped to mid 50's. Pounding head ache every day, today first day no headache. Doc dismissed side effect, saying no other patient has reported headache. Doc stated that elevated BP is good with left ventricular block (huh?)Still on it, monitoring BP almost daily. Hate to do it but may change doc since she doesn't seem to be listening to me. Effective with few side effects. Makes me feel tired, but take 360mgs at night. Overall, the fatigue is manageable. have not been able to digest capsule that has 2 pills inside.therefore have passed med in stool. so started opening cap. and taking with applesauce. Dr. OKd this I am tired all the time anxious b/p still up | Add Nifedipine review This med gave me mood swings and felt tired and very depressed. Did lower BP somewhat in conjunction with other BP meds. Stopped it for 3 days and now not so tired and depressed. Caused mental changes. Going to see my Doctor soon about it. The very first time I took it I had a major allergic reaction including a blinding migraine and swelling of my face, hands, and feet. Blood pressure dropped to within normal range but I cannot stand the headaches. They get to be near migraine intensity. | |||
