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I'm taking lotrel 10/20 can I take cardizem 240 mg?

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I'm taking lotrel 10/20 can I take cardizem 240 mg?

acarvalho

11/10/09

acarvalho

Topics:High Cholesterol

what is the difference of cardizem 240 mg and lotrel 10/20 >? can they replace one another?

My wife takes cardizem 240 mg and I take lotrel 10/20. Is there a big difference between these 2 medicines? do they offer the same result?

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Lisa Nelson

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Hi Acarvalho,

I do not recommend using these medication interchangeably. Cardizem is a calcium channel blocker. Lotrel is a combination of calcium channel blocker and an ace inhibitor. I recommend discussing your options with your physician.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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re: I'm taking lotrel 10/20 can I take cardizem 240 mg?
acarvalho
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 02:16 PM

Thank you for your advise.

My Regards

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