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What medication that suppresses the immune system may be impacted by taking calcium channel blockers?
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune), a medicine that suppresses the immune system. Effects may increase if this drug is taken with calcium channel blockers.
What reaction do pregnant women have from calcium channel blockers?
The effects of taking calcium channel blockers during pregnancy have not been studied in humans.
How are digitalis heart medicines impacted by calcium channel blockers?
Digitalis heart medicines: Taking these medicines with calcium channel blockers may increase the action of the heart medication.
How can the pulses of those taking calcium channel blockers be affected?
Patients taking certain calcium channel blockers may need to check their pulse regularly, as the drugs may slow the pulse too much.
Why should calcium channel blockers be taken as directed?
The patient taking calcium channel blockers should keep taking the medicine, to give it time to work. Once it begins to work and symptoms improve, it should continue to be taken as prescribed.
What impact do calcium channel blockers have on women who are breastfeeding?
Some calcium channel blockers pass into breast milk, but there have been no reports of problems in nursing babies whose mothers were taking this type of medication.
How do other drugs interact with calcium channel blockers?
Taking calcium channel blockers with certain other drugs may affect the way the drugs work or may increase the chance of side effects.
Does taking a calcium channel blocker prevent the extra calcium taken for bone loss going to the bones?
No, calcium channel blockers work at the level of muscle cells.
What effect do calcium channel blockers have on some people?
Calcium channel blockers can cause side effects such as dizziness, flushing, headaches, and constipation in some people. Additionally, they may lower blood pressure too much, leading to symptoms of lightheadedness or fainting. It is important to closely monitor blood pressure and inform a healthcare provider of any concerning symptoms when taking calcium channel blockers.
Why should those taking calcium channel blockers stay in close touch with their physicians?
This medicine should not be discontinued without checking with the prescribing physician. Some conditions may worsen when patients stop taking calcium channel blockers abruptly.
What should those taking calcium channel blockers for high blood pressure do before beginning an exercise program?
Anyone taking calcium channel blockers should therefore consult with the prescribing physician concerning how much exercise and activity may be considered safe.
Who can provide guidelines on taking calcium channel blockers while on other medicines?
The prescribing physician or pharmacist will advise as to whether combining calcium channel blockers with any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter) medication is appropriate or not.
