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

Summary:

Peritonitis 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 Lasix, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Peritonitis 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 Peritonitis?

Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs) is found to be associated with 1,050 drugs and 1,576 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Peritonitis.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

27,075 people reported to have side effects when taking Cardizem.
Among them, 26 people (0.1%) have Peritonitis.

Among these 26 people:

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

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

female: 53.85 %
male: 46.15 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Cardizem? *

What are other side effects people have besides Peritonitis? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 9 people, 34.62%
Acute Kidney Failure: 7 people, 26.92%
Weight Decreased: 7 people, 26.92%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 6 people, 23.08%
Dizziness: 6 people, 23.08%
Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 5 people, 19.23%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 19.23%
Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body): 5 people, 19.23%
Nausea And Vomiting: 5 people, 19.23%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 19.23%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 7.69%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 7.69%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 7.69%
Pain: 2 people, 7.69%
Wound Infection: 1 person, 3.85%
Gouty Arthritis (joint inflammation with crystal formation): 1 person, 3.85%
Inflammation: 1 person, 3.85%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 3.85%
Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 1 person, 3.85%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 3.85%

* 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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