Cardizem cd vs. Catapres-tts-1: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Cardizem cd and Catapres-tts-1. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 192,777 people who take Cardizem cd and Catapres-tts-1, 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 Catapres-tts-1?
Catapres-tts-1 has active ingredients of clonidine. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 2,047 Catapres-tts-1 users. Check the latest studies of Catapres-tts-1.
192,777 people who take Cardizem cd and Catapres-tts-1 are studied.

Drugs being compared in this study:
- Cardizem Cd (diltiazem hydrochloride)
- Catapres-Tts-1 (clonidine)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Cardizem Cd:
- not at all: 2.55 %
- somewhat: 18.26 %
- moderate: 36.51 %
- high: 33.61 %
- very high: 9.07 %
Catapres-Tts-1:
- not at all: 4.03 %
- somewhat: 20.37 %
- moderate: 34.31 %
- high: 31.26 %
- very high: 10.02 %
Want to compare Cardizem cd with Catapres-tts-1?
- Personalize this study to your gender and age (0-99+)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.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
- Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Cardizem cd (5,800 reports)
- Catapres-tts-1 (1,988 reports)
Browse all side effects of Cardizem cd:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Catapres-tts-1:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on diltiazem hydrochloride and clonidine (the active ingredients of Cardizem cd and Catapres-tts-1, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
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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