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Total Cardizem reports: 33.
Cardizem FDA safety alerts: 2005 .
Reported deaths: 2    Reported hospitalizations: 11.
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FDA Reported Cardizem Side Effects: dyspnoea, flushing, nausea, oedema peripheral, dizziness, blood pressure increased, heart rate decreased, heart rate increased, angina pectoris, arthralgia, hyperhidrosis.
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Cardizem Side Effects Report #5657495-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported CARDIZEM problem on Mar 07, 2008. Male patient, weighting 114.6 lb, was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, hypotension. CARDIZEM dosage: 180MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with LOPRESSOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5664380-1
CARDIZEM problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 25, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, fatigue, gingival bleeding, gingival hyperplasia, gingival swelling, insomnia, ocular icterus, respiratory disorder. CARDIZEM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARDIZEM CD, ATENOLOL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, XANAX, PAXIL, TRAZODONE. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5677195-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CARDIZEM problem on Mar 06, 2008. Female patient, weighting 118.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, incorrect dose administered, intraocular pressure increased, optic nerve injury, refusal of treatment by patient, treatment noncompliance, visual disturbance. CARDIZEM dosage: (240 MG QD ORAL). During the same period patient was treated with CARDIZEM LA, CARDIZEM LA, EYE DROPS, THYROID, DITROPAN, TIMOLOL MALEATE, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5678584-5
CARDIZEM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Mar 06, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with post herpetic neuralgia and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, blood pressure fluctuation, cluster headache, nausea, oedema peripheral. CARDIZEM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LYRICA, GLUCOPHAGE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5616294-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CARDIZEM problem on Jan 17, 2008. Female patient, weighting 300.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary failure, coronary artery disease, unresponsive to stimuli. CARDIZEM dosage: (240 MG ORAL). During the same period patient was treated with RYTHMOL, DIGOXIN, LASIX, IMDUR, ALLOPURINOL, LISINOPRIL, LIPITOR, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE. Patient died on 05/14/2006.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5638087-0
CARDIZEM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2008. Female patient, 83 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradycardia, dyspnoea, hypotension. CARDIZEM dosage: 180 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LOPRESSOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5671635-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CARDIZEM problem on Apr 24, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with heart rate increased and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: heart rate increased. CARDIZEM dosage: 180 MG QD ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATIVAN, TROPOL, CATAPRES. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5671636-5
CARDIZEM problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 10, 2007. Female patient, weighting 304.2 lb, was diagnosed with sinus tachycardia and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypersensitivity, ocular hyperaemia, pruritus, rash. CARDIZEM dosage: 120 MG QD ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, BACLOFEN, PREVACID. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5584209-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CARDIZEM problem on Dec 21, 2007. Female patient, weighting 240.0 lb, was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus. CARDIZEM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with QUINARETIC, CLONIDINE. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5586280-8
CARDIZEM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 08, 2008. Female patient was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic shock. CARDIZEM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5592561-4
Physician from NORWAY reported CARDIZEM problem on Dec 27, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with angina pectoris, coronary artery disease and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. CARDIZEM dosage: (90 MG QD). During the same period patient was treated with MONOKET, COSOPT, XALATAN, RANITIDINE, ALBYL, SIMVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5593949-8
CARDIZEM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Dec 27, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with angina pectoris and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina pectoris, condition aggravated, parkinson's disease. CARDIZEM dosage: (60 MG QID ORAL), (60 MG BID ORAL). During the same period patient was treated with ARADOIS, MONOCORDIL, VASTAREL, FOLIC ACID, OMEPRAZOL, METHOTREXATE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5601031-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CARDIZEM problem on Mar 01, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with heart rate increased, depression, dyspepsia and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure decreased, headache. CARDIZEM dosage: (120 MG QD ORAL). During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN, INEXIUM, FLUXOETINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE W, BUDESONIDE, SALBUTAMOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5606462-6
CARDIZEM problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 10, 2008. Female patient, weighting 306.0 lb, was diagnosed with oesophageal disorder and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemorrhage, scratch. CARDIZEM dosage: (180 MG QD ORAL). During the same period patient was treated with INDERAL LA, DIOVAN, LASIX. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5545720-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CARDIZEM problem on Dec 06, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 122.0 lb, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, blood pressure and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, asthenia, dizziness, fatigue, malnutrition, nausea, weight decreased. CARDIZEM dosage: 240 MG ONCE A DAY BY MOUTH. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5567684-6
CARDIZEM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 03, 2007. Female patient was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, headache, hypertension, osteoarthritis. CARDIZEM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with QUINARETIC, CLONIDINE. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5577756-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CARDIZEM problem on Dec 13, 2007. Female patient, weighting 306.0 lb, was diagnosed with oesophageal disorder and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemorrhage, scratch. CARDIZEM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INDERAL, DIOVAN, LASIX. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5508501-X
CARDIZEM problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 19, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, bone marrow transplant rejection and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, convulsion. CARDIZEM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VORICONAZOLE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE SUCCINATE, PREDNISONE, ACYCLOVIR, ANTIBIOTICS, CYCLOSPORINE. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5512663-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported CARDIZEM problem on Oct 25, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with angina unstable and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, blood glucose increased, blood potassium increased, cardiac failure congestive, cardiac murmur, prothrombin time prolonged. CARDIZEM dosage: (120 MG QD ORAL). During the same period patient was treated with RANEXA, COREG, IMDUR, ECOTRIN, COUMADIN, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5517996-7
CARDIZEM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 30, 2007. Female patient, 90 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, balance disorder, confusional state, fatigue, gait disturbance, inflammation, muscular weakness, oral pain. CARDIZEM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5525362-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CARDIZEM problem on Nov 05, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with blood pressure, chest pain and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, polyuria. CARDIZEM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL, HYDRALAZINE, CLONIDINE. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5534001-7
CARDIZEM problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 19, 2007. Female patient, weighting 235.0 lb, was diagnosed with tachycardia, back pain and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, headache, nausea, pruritus, urticaria, wheezing. CARDIZEM dosage: 120 MG QD ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PERCOCET, OPANA ER, LYRICA, ZANAPLEX, KLONOPIN. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5478771-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CARDIZEM problem on Sept 18, 2007. Female patient was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased. CARDIZEM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, HYDRALAZINE, CLONIDINE. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5482184-X
CARDIZEM problem was reported by a Health Professional from NORWAY on Sept 19, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. CARDIZEM dosage: 180 MG QD ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, DIURAL, ALBYL, ATENOLOL. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5491596-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported CARDIZEM problem on Oct 19, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood triglycerides increased, hepatitis cholestatic. CARDIZEM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYTOXAN, LISINOPRIL, PROTONIX, AMARYL, RENAL CAPS, STEROIDS. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5450657-1
CARDIZEM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 24, 2007. Female patient, weighting 181.0 lb, was diagnosed with angina pectoris, coronary artery disease, heart rate increased and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina pectoris, diabetes mellitus, dyspnoea, heart rate increased, nausea, oedema peripheral, palpitations, swelling face. CARDIZEM dosage: (120 MG QD ORAL). Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5472276-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CARDIZEM problem on Sept 13, 2007. Female patient, weighting 114.0 lb, was treated with CARDIZEM. CARDIZEM dosage: 240 MG DF. Patient died on 07/16/2007.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5404945-5
CARDIZEM problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 20, 2007. Male patient, weighting 184.0 lb, was diagnosed with myocardial infarction and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, flushing, hyperhidrosis, hypotension. CARDIZEM dosage: (180 MG QD ORAL). During the same period patient was treated with CARDIZEM CD, COUMADIN, ASPIRIN, VITAMIN. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5413135-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CARDIZEM problem on July 27, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina pectoris, cardiac disorder, heart rate increased, nausea, swelling. CARDIZEM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5416814-5
CARDIZEM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 15, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: no therapeutic response. CARDIZEM dosage: 240MG, 180MG, 120MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5417728-7
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported CARDIZEM problem on Aug 15, 2007. Female patient, weighting 154.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradycardia, dizziness, hyperhidrosis, hypotension, presyncope. CARDIZEM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALTACE, COUMADIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5393416-0
CARDIZEM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 20, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood pressure, hypertension and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: poor quality sleep. CARDIZEM dosage: 60MG Q6H PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.

Cardizem Side Effects Report #5393416-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported CARDIZEM problem on July 20, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood pressure, hypertension and was treated with CARDIZEM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: poor quality sleep. CARDIZEM dosage: 60MG Q6H PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.