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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.
Tue, 6 Apr 2021
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
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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