Cardizem and Colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Cardizem (diltiazem hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lisinopril, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Colitis when taking Cardizem. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27,075 people who have side effects when taking Cardizem from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cardizem?

Cardizem has active ingredients of diltiazem hydrochloride. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 28,014 Cardizem users. Check the latest studies of Cardizem.

What is Colitis?

Colitis (inflammation of colon) is found to be associated with 1,598 drugs and 1,523 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Colitis.

On Jul, 06, 2026

27,075 people reported to have side effects when taking Cardizem.
Among them, 89 people (0.33%) have Colitis.

Among these 89 people:

How long have people been on Cardizem when they have Colitis? *

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

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Cardizem? *

What are other side effects people have besides Colitis? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 32 people, 35.96%
Abdominal Pain: 27 people, 30.34%
Diarrhea: 26 people, 29.21%
Joint Pain: 25 people, 28.09%
Pain: 24 people, 26.97%
Stress And Anxiety: 24 people, 26.97%
Back Pain: 23 people, 25.84%
Cough: 23 people, 25.84%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 23 people, 25.84%
Pneumonia: 23 people, 25.84%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 19 people, 21.35%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 9 people, 10.11%
Type 2 Diabetes: 8 people, 8.99%
Asthma: 7 people, 7.87%
Pain: 7 people, 7.87%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 5 people, 5.62%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 5.62%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 5 people, 5.62%
Lymphoma (cancer that begins in immune system cells): 4 people, 4.49%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 4 people, 4.49%

* 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) and Cardizem (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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