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I am taking 180 mg diltiazem for a little over a month and I now am noticing a skin rash appearing on my chest, stomach and arm plus my month feels funny. My PA is out of town so would like to know if I should stop taking the drug and if so how should I do it?
Hello. If Diltiazem cause rash can be stopped but it must be immediately replaced by another medication to control blood pressure. Plese consult your doctor for prescription. I wish you good health. (if the answer has helped you,please indicate this).
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Should Diltiazem Be Stopped If Causing Skin Rash?
Hello. If Diltiazem cause rash can be stopped but it must be immediately replaced by another medication to control blood pressure. Plese consult your doctor for prescription. I wish you good health. (if the answer has helped you,please indicate this).