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How To Reduce Weight And Regain The Lost Energy And Bowl Regularity After Taking Diltiazem, Thyroid Medicine And Propaphenone?
My Dr. took me off Digoxine and put me on Diltiazem. I also take Thyroid and Propaphenone for tacchycardia. 4 months on new rx and have gained 10 pounds and lost my quick wit, high energy and bowl regularity. 60 yo white female. My question is could the ca2+ channel blocker effect the smooth muscles of digestive tract, and what can I do to regain regularity? Recently I have taken stool softeners but that is not a long term option. Thanks
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
Hi there,
Thanks for your query.
Calcium channel blockers do not cause low gut motility.
Your symptoms, particularly, rapid weight gain and constipation/irregular bowel movements, are suggestive of under-corrected thyroid problem. Once Thyroxin dose is increased adequately, your problems will ease.
The dose of Thyroxin is titrated so as to maintain TSH level to 1 or less.
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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
Thanks for your query.
Calcium channel blockers do not cause low gut motility.
Your symptoms, particularly, rapid weight gain and constipation/irregular bowel movements, are suggestive of under-corrected thyroid problem. Once Thyroxin dose is increased adequately, your problems will ease.
The dose of Thyroxin is titrated so as to maintain TSH level to 1 or less.
Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe modified treatment as advised.
In case of any further queries, revert back to me THROUGH DIRECT PREMIUM QUERY (Paid), addressed to me personally. You will receive- almost immediately- my response in great details.
If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries.
Fond regards and have a nice day
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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