Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Could Atrial Fibrillation Be The Side Effect Of Diltiazem?

can diltiazem CD - capsule 180mg (vasocardol) contribute to or cause Atrial Fibrillation - dose one calsule daily ? - currently taken at night with one 32mg Atacand - then morning one Atenolol 50mg . in morning. One week ago also took one Atenolol 50 mg. at night. Current blood pressure morning 146/84 pulse 66 - midday 126/81 pulse 56 - 8pm. 126/71 pulse70 - 11pm. 119/64 pulse 60. ultrasound Nov. was normal . ECG Dec. normal- ECG late Jan. showed irregular heartbeat . Age 71 . started taking Diltiazem some 3 -4 months ago Please advise Doug
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
Report Abuse
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Could Atrial Fibrillation Be The Side Effect Of Diltiazem?