Cardizem and Weight fluctuation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight fluctuation is reported as a side effect among people who take Cardizem (diltiazem hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Zyrtec, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight fluctuation 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 Weight fluctuation?

Weight fluctuation is found to be associated with 898 drugs and 1,028 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight fluctuation.

On Jul, 29, 2026

27,075 people reported to have side effects when taking Cardizem.
Among them, 35 people (0.13%) have Weight fluctuation.

Could Cardizem cause Weight fluctuation?

Among these 35 people:

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

female: 79.41 %
male: 20.59 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Cardizem? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weight fluctuation? *

Hypersensitivity: 9 people, 25.71%
Infusion Site Pain: 7 people, 20.00%
Infusion Site Haemorrhage (bleeding from infusion site): 7 people, 20.00%
Itching: 7 people, 20.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 17.14%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 6 people, 17.14%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 14.29%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 14.29%
Pain: 5 people, 14.29%
Weakness: 5 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 7 people, 20.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 17.14%
Type 2 Diabetes: 4 people, 11.43%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 4 people, 11.43%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 4 people, 11.43%
Cardiac Disorder: 3 people, 8.57%
Depression: 3 people, 8.57%
Dermatomyositis (inflammation of the skin and underlying muscle tissue, typically occurring as an autoimmune condition or associated with internal cancer): 3 people, 8.57%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 3 people, 8.57%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 3 people, 8.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Weight fluctuation (1,028 conditions)

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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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