Cardizem and Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) 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 6 - 12 months also take Lasix, and have Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) 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 Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)?

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) (an autoimmune or connective tissue disease. it is characterized by thickening of the skin) is found to be associated with 493 drugs and 857 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).

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On Aug, 29, 2026

27,075 people reported to have side effects when taking Cardizem.
Among them, 28 people (0.1%) have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).

Could Cardizem cause Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)?

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Cardizem when they have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)? *

What is the gender of people who have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) when taking Cardizem? *

female: 55.56 %
male: 44.44 %

What is the age of people who have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) when taking Cardizem? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cardizem? *

Lasix: 12 people, 42.86%
Enbrel: 8 people, 28.57%
Rythmol: 8 people, 28.57%
Prednisone: 7 people, 25.00%
Phoslo: 5 people, 17.86%
Midodrine Hydrochloride: 5 people, 17.86%
Prohance: 5 people, 17.86%
Fosrenol: 5 people, 17.86%
Hectorol: 5 people, 17.86%
Magnevist: 5 people, 17.86%

What are other side effects people have besides Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)? *

Gait Disturbance: 10 people, 35.71%
Pain: 10 people, 35.71%
Rashes (redness): 9 people, 32.14%
Pneumonia: 7 people, 25.00%
Fall: 7 people, 25.00%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 21.43%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 21.43%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 17.86%
Pleural Fibrosis (formation of fibrous tissue in lung): 5 people, 17.86%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 17.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Brain: 5 people, 17.86%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 4 people, 14.29%
Gait Disturbance: 4 people, 14.29%
Sinus Congestion (blockage of sinus): 3 people, 10.71%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 3 people, 10.71%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 3 people, 10.71%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 10.71%
Iron Deficiency: 3 people, 10.71%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 3 people, 10.71%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 3 people, 10.71%

* 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).

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