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Suggest Treatment For Tightness In Chest After Discontinuing Diltiazem

I ran out of diltiazem ten days ago and didn t renew my prescription missed off my monthly prescription. Have not had any side effects until now and am experiencing a tightness in my chest and a dull ache upper chest and throat. I ve had AVR and 2 bypasses 4 years ago and an MI circumflex 1996. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you
Mon, 24 Oct 2016
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Hi ! I have gone through your question and i understand your concern .

I Would say according to the symptoms that you describe they may come from the heart cause of high blood pressure .

Also if they last more than 10 min its a big possibility .You are without medication for high blood pressure , so your blood pressure may be high and cause the heart pain .Especially when you have had heart problem befor
I would sugest to measure your blood pressure , and to go to the hospital so they will examinate your heart ( do an ECG, blood test ), to see any sign of ischemia and to stable your blood pressure .You should take Diltiazen prescribsion soon.
Meanwhile rest dont do any hard effort.

Wish you good health.
If you have any other questions please feek free to ask me
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Suggest Treatment For Tightness In Chest After Discontinuing Diltiazem

Hi ! I have gone through your question and i understand your concern . I Would say according to the symptoms that you describe they may come from the heart cause of high blood pressure . Also if they last more than 10 min its a big possibility .You are without medication for high blood pressure , so your blood pressure may be high and cause the heart pain .Especially when you have had heart problem befor I would sugest to measure your blood pressure , and to go to the hospital so they will examinate your heart ( do an ECG, blood test ), to see any sign of ischemia and to stable your blood pressure .You should take Diltiazen prescribsion soon. Meanwhile rest dont do any hard effort. Wish you good health. If you have any other questions please feek free to ask me