Cardizem cd and Oesophagitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Oesophagitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Cardizem cd (diltiazem hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Lasix, and have Muscle spasms.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Oesophagitis when taking Cardizem cd. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,800 people who have side effects when taking Cardizem cd from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cardizem cd?

Cardizem cd has active ingredients of diltiazem hydrochloride. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 6,045 Cardizem cd users. Check the latest studies of Cardizem cd.

What is Oesophagitis?

Oesophagitis (inflammation of oesophagus) is found to be associated with 1,190 drugs and 1,064 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Oesophagitis.

On Jul, 15, 2026

5,800 people reported to have side effects when taking Cardizem cd.
Among them, 19 people (0.33%) have Oesophagitis.

Among these 19 people:

What is the gender of people who have Oesophagitis when taking Cardizem cd? *

female: 57.89 %
male: 42.11 %

What is the age of people who have Oesophagitis when taking Cardizem cd? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cardizem cd? *

What are other side effects people have besides Oesophagitis? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 7 people, 36.84%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 5 people, 26.32%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 4 people, 21.05%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 21.05%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 21.05%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 3 people, 15.79%
Colitis Ischaemic (due to infection of intestine impaired blood supply to colon): 3 people, 15.79%
Bleeding Disorders: 3 people, 15.79%
Cardiac Arrest: 3 people, 15.79%
Chest Pain: 3 people, 15.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 3 people, 15.79%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 10.53%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 1 person, 5.26%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 5.26%
Back Pain: 1 person, 5.26%
Bone Disorder: 1 person, 5.26%
Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection): 1 person, 5.26%
Dementia (madness): 1 person, 5.26%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 1 person, 5.26%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diltiazem hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Cardizem cd) and Cardizem cd (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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