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Can Daily Intake Of Diltiazem 90mg Result In Shortness Of Breath?

I take both metoprolol and diltiazem twice a day 50 mg met. and 90 mg. dilt. I can no longer climb a flight of stairs & have trouble walking, because I cannot breathe. I want to quit the diltiazem, because I think my heart is beating too slowly. my e-mail is YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 20 Feb 2017
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take ECG and consult cardiologist for examination and advise on treatment.you have got bradycardia. it can be caused by beta blocker like mtprolol you have to reduce the dose or withdraw it any way you are consulting cardiologist so you can take his view on beta blocker.
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Can Daily Intake Of Diltiazem 90mg Result In Shortness Of Breath?

take ECG and consult cardiologist for examination and advise on treatment.you have got bradycardia. it can be caused by beta blocker like mtprolol you have to reduce the dose or withdraw it any way you are consulting cardiologist so you can take his view on beta blocker.