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What Treatment To Be Taken For Atrial Fibrillation?

My mom was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. She was issued several new meds, one being Plavix, and another being Diltiazem. She has had diarrhea since starting on them in Jan. She was checked at the hospital, and ad no infections approx. the last week of Jan. after being on the meds tree weeks. I brought her home, and the diarrhea let up some, but got worse, then let up again. It is not runny, but she has a soft slightly yellowish stool. Sometimes she has a bowel movement (she has incontinence) 4 - 6 times a day which weakens her. I checked with her cardiac nurse who said the meds wouldn t cause it. The internet list of side effects for Diltiazem includes diarrhea. What should I do, and what can be done?
Thu, 30 Aug 2018
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Hi,

Diarrhea may be due to Diltiazem or Plavix.

Please check for drug allergy or drug induced diarrhea. Use tablet Sporlac.

Under your doctor guidance better to change the medication and see.

If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Treatment To Be Taken For Atrial Fibrillation?

Hi, Diarrhea may be due to Diltiazem or Plavix. Please check for drug allergy or drug induced diarrhea. Use tablet Sporlac. Under your doctor guidance better to change the medication and see. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.