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Is It Safe To Take Cardizem For AFib?

I m currently taking cardizem (diltiazeism) for A-fib. I don t feel it s the best medication for that purpose, since it s usually used for high blood pressure. I there another med that could be used to stabilize the heart that has fewer side effects than diltiazem? Thank you.
posted on Sat, 23 May 2015
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Hello,

Cardizem is the calcium channel blockers diltiazem are effective for initial ventricular rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation. But you should be use with beta-blocker medicine.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General & Family Physician
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Is It Safe To Take Cardizem For AFib?

Hello, Cardizem is the calcium channel blockers diltiazem are effective for initial ventricular rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation. But you should be use with beta-blocker medicine. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General & Family Physician