Can I drink alcohol with Diltiazem?

Yes, with care. Best to avoid for a few days after starting or dose changes. Can make you dizzy or light-headed.

Can I drink coffee with Diltiazem?

Yes, with care. Try cutting down on coffee if you get flushing or redness of the skin.

Can I drink tea with Diltiazem?

Yes, with care. Try cutting down on tea if you get flushing or redness of the skin.

Can I eat rich or spicy food with Diltiazem?

Yes, with care. Eat smaller, more frequent meals if you have indigestion or stomach pain.

Can I eat st john’s wort with Diltiazem?

Yes, with care. St John's wort is thought to affect the way diltiazem works. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor first.

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Alcohol increases how quickly diltiazem is released and absorbed. You can eat and drink normally, but limit alcohol when starting or adjusting your dose.

Also sold as Adizem-SR, Adizem-XL, Angiozem, Angiozem CR, Angitil SR, Angitil XL, Bi-Carzem SR, Bi-Carzem XL, Calcicard CR, Dilcardia SR, Dilzem SR, Dilzem XL and 14 more. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.

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Should I take Diltiazem with food?: You can take diltiazem with or without food.
Can I drink alcohol with Diltiazem?: Yes, with care. Best to avoid for a few days after starting or dose changes. Can make you dizzy or light-headed.
Can I drink coffee with Diltiazem?: Yes, with care. Try cutting down on coffee if you get flushing or redness of the skin.
Can I drink tea with Diltiazem?: Yes, with care. Try cutting down on tea if you get flushing or redness of the skin.
Can I eat rich or spicy food with Diltiazem?: Yes, with care. Eat smaller, more frequent meals if you have indigestion or stomach pain.
Can I eat st john’s wort with Diltiazem?: Yes, with care. St John's wort is thought to affect the way diltiazem works. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor first.

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1 · What do you take?

Diltiazemalso Adizem, Angitil, Tildiem

Alcohol increases how quickly diltiazem is released and absorbed. You can eat and drink normally, but limit alcohol when starting or adjusting your dose.

You can take diltiazem with or without food. Alcohol can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect and make you feel dizzy or light-headed, so it's best not to drink for a few days after starting or when your dose increases. Drinking plenty of water and eating high-fibre foods can help with common side effects like constipation.

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2 · What do you want to eat or drink?

When to take it: You can take diltiazem with or without food.

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