DOES FELODIPINE WORK AS A BLOOD THINNER AS WELL AS A HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICINE?
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Q: Is Felodipine a blood thinner as well as a high blood pressure medicine?
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6/10/09 6:02pm
Hi Anissa,
Felodipine is a calcium channel blocker. It widens your blood vessels, which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload. In this way it's used to treat high blood pressure.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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