Taking Diltiazem With Other Medicines And Herbal SupplementsNHS medicines information on possible interactions with diltiazem and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.Cautions with other medicinesThere are some medicines that may affect how diltiazem works. Taking diltiazem with other medicines that lower blood pressure can sometimes lower your blood pressure too much. This may make you feel dizzy or faint. If this happens to you, tell your doctor, as your dose may need to be changed. Tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting diltiazem if you're taking: Taking diltiazem with painkillersParacetamol is the best painkiller to take while you're taking diltiazem. If paracetamol does not work, try ibuprofen. Talk to your doctor if you need to take painkillers more than a few times a week. Mixing diltiazem with herbal remedies or supplementsSt John's wort is a herbal remedy taken for depression. It's thought to affect the way diltiazem works. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor if you're thinking about taking St John's wort. There's not enough information to say that other complementary medicines, herbal remedies and supplements are safe to take with diltiazem. They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy and prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they have on other medicines.
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