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Q: i take diltiazem er are blood clots a side effect of this medication

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12/ 3/10 11:41am

Hi Donna,

 

Blood clots would not be a common side effect of diltiazem. Diltiazem has been related to thrombocytopenia in a few cases (low blood platelet levels).

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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By donna hughes freeman— Last Modified: 12/27/10, First Published: 12/02/10