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Does Taking Dilzem For Blood Pressure Causes Increase In Heart Rate?

I take Dilzem for my blood pressure which has been very successful, but I have never read the information supplied with the medicine relying on my doctors to know of any serious side effects. This increase in heart rate has been happening sparodically for about 6 years YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Hello,I have gone through your question.Thanks for using HCM.Let me inform you that Dilzem reduces heart rate ,so if you have increased heart rate inspite of taking dilzem,you should undergo check up to look for the cause.yes every medicine has some side effects ,but all are known to doctors.
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Dr.Rajesh Teli,MD
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Does Taking Dilzem For Blood Pressure Causes Increase In Heart Rate?

Hello,I have gone through your question.Thanks for using HCM.Let me inform you that Dilzem reduces heart rate ,so if you have increased heart rate inspite of taking dilzem,you should undergo check up to look for the cause.yes every medicine has some side effects ,but all are known to doctors. My best wishes Dr.Rajesh Teli,MD