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Can Diltiazem Cause Chest Pain?
Question: why does Diltiazem cause minor chest pain? Since being on Diltiazem I've had foggyness and now minor chest pains. My doctors scheduled me for a cardiologist and he says it sounds fine but the palpitations and aches worry me.
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Chest pain is a rare side effect of diltiazem and before concluding that it's important to exclude cardiac problems first.
This is why you should go for a cardiologist consultation. If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to exclude cardiac issues:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Holter monitoring
- Stress test
- Abdominal ultrasound
If everything is ok than your symptoms are related to diltiazem use.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Chest pain is a rare side effect of diltiazem and before concluding that it's important to exclude cardiac problems first.
This is why you should go for a cardiologist consultation. If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to exclude cardiac issues:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Holter monitoring
- Stress test
- Abdominal ultrasound
If everything is ok than your symptoms are related to diltiazem use.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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