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Does Ditiazem Hydrochloride Have Any Role For Fatty Liver?

Hi I am a patient with HCM, no SAM , no LVOT grad, taking angizem DP 120 since 1 yr 6 months, but since then my liver started getting fatty and now it is grade 2 Q1. Is ditiazem hydrochloride has any role for fatty liver. Q2. Can it be replaced by any other medicines like beta -blocker. kindly give appointment at your residence if necessary.
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Welcome to HCM!
I appreciate your concern towards the safety of Diltiazem.
Age, gender and the indication for Diltiazem not mentioned!!!

Diltiazem belongs to the calcium channel blocker group of drugs.
It is used to treat high BP and angina (heart pain) caused by spasms in the blood vessels that supply the heart.

The most common side effects caused by Diltiazem include: Headache, ankle oedema, constipation, hypotension flushing, and it may also cause fatty liver (steatosis).
In view of the last side effect that you appear to be suffering from, you can consult your doctor to use the alternate drug to treat your problem high BP or angina with least chance to have side effects like fatty liver. Beta blockers can be a good choice.

Wishing you best of your health.
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Does Ditiazem Hydrochloride Have Any Role For Fatty Liver?

Welcome to HCM! I appreciate your concern towards the safety of Diltiazem. Age, gender and the indication for Diltiazem not mentioned!!! Diltiazem belongs to the calcium channel blocker group of drugs. It is used to treat high BP and angina (heart pain) caused by spasms in the blood vessels that supply the heart. The most common side effects caused by Diltiazem include: Headache, ankle oedema, constipation, hypotension flushing, and it may also cause fatty liver (steatosis). In view of the last side effect that you appear to be suffering from, you can consult your doctor to use the alternate drug to treat your problem high BP or angina with least chance to have side effects like fatty liver. Beta blockers can be a good choice. Wishing you best of your health.