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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Exp 16 years

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Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan MD

My Dr. Says that I can stop the calcium channel blocker ( Diltiazem 180) that I have been taking for elevated bp due to nasty side effects,. Is tapering off required? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan ( Cardiologist)
Dr.     Bhanu Partap MD

I have recently started taking diltiazem for paroxysmal atrial fib with rvr. Tnree questions: can i continue taking calcium supplements? can i take nsaids ( naproxen ) when needed? do I take it with or ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhanu Partap ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Ilir Sharka MD

I was put on Diltiazem and Eliquis after new onset AFib. 240 Mg. Diltiazem 240 Mg. 24 hr. ER twice ... sleep related. Had a knee surgery one week after starting meds and the swelling from the Diltiazem... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ilir Sharka ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Ilir Sharka MD

beta blockers that I should not take for 24 hours before the test. It does not mention any calcium channel blockers. I am currently taking 3 120 (mg ER 24 hours capsules) per day of... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ilir Sharka ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf MD

I am a methamphetamine user an I have a varicose vein op tomorrow to remove from my leg, now I have today had methamphetamine, will the op still be able to go ahead without complications? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj MD

Does the calcium channel blocker Diltiazem prevent calcium from reaching your bones? I have been prescribed Diltiazem for irregular heart beat but am also taking Calcium and... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Aaron Branch MD

diltiazem which is a Calcium Channel Blocker. Why can t I just stop taking diltiazem? ...I am currently takin diltiazem for Atrial Fribullation, I was told to add a new drug to reduce ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Aaron Branch ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Aaron Branch MD

What is the safest way to stop taking the calcium channel blocker, diltiazem 180 mg ER? What is the safest way to stop taking the calcium channel blocker, diltiazem 180 mg ER? For... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Aaron Branch ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Noble Zachariah MD

Hi, Can Diltiazem and Amlodipine be taken together. I was wondering because they are both calcium channel blockers. I also know Diltiazem calms the heart down and Amlodipine opens the... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Noble Zachariah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

I am taking 3 drugs for high blood pressure: Diltiazem 360mg, Valsartan 320mg and ... certain calcium antagonists ( particularly of the phenylalkylamine [verapamil] and benzothiazepine ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ( General & Family Physician)