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How long do calcium channel blockers stay in your system after you stop taking them?
Calcium Channel blocker have a long half life in the body. They can stay in your system up to 12 days after you stop taking them.
Those taking calcium blockers should take what action if they have an allergic reaction to the drug?
Anyone who has had a previous unusual reaction to any calcium channel blocker should let his or her physician know before taking the drugs again.
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 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 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.
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.
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 medications to treat seizure may be impacted by taking calcium channel blockers?
Anti-seizure medications such as carbamazepine (Tegretol). Calcium channel drugs may increase the effects of these medicines.
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.
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.
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.
