DILTIAZEM for Hypertension: Side Effects & Safety Data
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There are 1,949 adverse event reports in the FDA FAERS database where DILTIAZEM was used for Hypertension.
Most Reported Side Effects for DILTIAZEM
| Side Effect | Reports | % | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed suicide | 1,696 | 11.5% | 1,694 | 532 |
| Toxicity to various agents | 1,663 | 11.3% | 770 | 1,075 |
| Hypotension | 1,550 | 10.5% | 176 | 1,214 |
| Dyspnoea | 1,436 | 9.8% | 533 | 818 |
| Drug ineffective | 1,315 | 8.9% | 162 | 808 |
| Fall | 1,262 | 8.6% | 229 | 885 |
| Pain | 1,169 | 7.9% | 227 | 977 |
| Dizziness | 1,091 | 7.4% | 533 | 398 |
| Fatigue | 1,054 | 7.2% | 472 | 475 |
| Headache | 874 | 5.9% | 454 | 341 |
| Arthralgia | 869 | 5.9% | 410 | 463 |
| Asthma | 852 | 5.8% | 219 | 478 |
| Pyrexia | 842 | 5.7% | 381 | 494 |
| Pruritus | 837 | 5.7% | 435 | 368 |
| Diarrhoea | 824 | 5.6% | 481 | 409 |
Other Indications for DILTIAZEM
Product used for unknown indication (7,728)
Atrial fibrillation (908)
Angina pectoris (674)
Coronary artery disease (664)
Chest pain (426)
Rheumatoid arthritis (193)
Arrhythmia (128)
Cardiac disorder (113)
Suicide attempt (111)
Blood pressure abnormal (100)
Other Drugs Used for Hypertension
AMLODIPINE (20,207)
LISINOPRIL (11,824)
RAMIPRIL (10,210)
VALSARTAN (8,956)
LOSARTAN (7,966)
FUROSEMIDE (7,490)
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (7,119)
METOPROLOL (5,918)
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL (5,702)
BISOPROLOL (5,520)