Can Calcium Supplements Be Taken While On Diltiazem?

Posted on Thu, 4 May 2023

Question: 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 without food? Chafs vasc 2 score is 2 and the other hemorrhage score is 0.

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please refer to the detailed answer below.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

1. Yes, you can take calcium supplements

2. Yes, you can take when required but don’t use them frequently as they have adverse effects

3. Preferably it should be taken with food and not in empty stomach

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (6 minutes later)

It has been suggested that I start on Xarelto because of 2 score on chads vasc2. I am reluctant to do that because of the long term effects of taking anticoagulant. Am I crazy?

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello again...

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

No, it’s nothing being like crazy. It’s normal to be reluctant to start any long term medication.

But as the XXXXXXX vasc score is 2 so it’s advisable to start with anticoagulants so as to prevent devastating complications like stroke. You can start with Xarelto as it’s a safe drug and it doesn’t require any monitoring with the help of blood tests.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad